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Modeling & Simulation Expert - Pharmacometrics (m / f / d)
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you passionate about developing new medicines, harnessing the full potential of available data, and generating robust evidence to guide decision‑making? Join our Pharmacometrics (PMX) group and help advance Model‑Informed Drug Development (MIDD)!
Your modeling competence is at the heart of this role :
- You address project‑critical questions using mathematical models and effectively transfer the methods, mindset, and tools you acquired during your PhD into pharmacometrics problem statements that directly inform development decisions
- You can implement mathematical models, statistical analyses, data mining, and statistical learning methods in a scientific programming language
- Together with experienced PMX specialists and colleagues from other modeling disciplines, you will work as part of a collaborative MIDD team and take end‑to‑end responsibility for PMX analyses across development phases—starting with data exploration, hypothesis formulation, model development and testing, statistical evaluation, and finally interpretation, communication, and reporting
WHAT YOU BRING
University degree and PhD in Life Sciences (e.g., Pharmacy / Medicine), Engineering, Mathematics, or Statistics — with a strong focus on modeling and data analysisProven modeling and statistical competence from your PhD—for example model development, validation, uncertainty analysis, diagnostics, clear documentation, and reproducibilityWorking knowledge of statistics and numerical optimization, with the willingness to deepen your understanding of pharmacology and PK / PD conceptsStrong ability to program scientific and analytical workflows, including data preparation, visualization, reproducible scripting, and implementation of model‑based methodsCuriosity, analytical strength, and motivation to grow into the PMX roleInitial exposure to population modeling (e.g., NONMEM / Monolix, nlmixr2 / RxODE, mrgsolve) is helpful but not requiredFluent English (spoken and written). Interest in developing German language skills is an advantageWHAT WE OFFER
A work environment where people genuinely enjoy collaborating. You will join a supportive, welcoming team that values open communication, mutual respect, and scientific curiosityEntry into an established PMX / MIDD environment with mentoring from senior expertsStructured training in PMX methodology and toolchains (e.g., NONMEM, Monolix, PsN, mrgsolve, nlmixr2 / RxODE)Contribution to projects spanning multiple therapeutic areas and development phasesOur benefits package is flexible, appreciative, and tailored to your lifestyle, because : What matters to you, matters to us!
We ensure your financial stability through a competitive compensation package, consisting of an attractive base pay and our annual bonus. In addition, managers can recognize special contributions by granting an individual performance award or top performance awardWhether it’s hybrid work models or part-time arrangements : Whenever it is possible, you will have the flexibility to work how, when and where it is best for youYour family is a top priority. We offer loving company daycare centers at multiple locations, support in finding childcare, time off for the care of elderly or dependent family members, summer camps for children, and much moreWe support your professional growth by providing access to learning and development opportunities, training programs through the Bayer Learning Academy, development dialogues, as well as coaching and mentoring programsWe promote health awareness and opportunities for selfcare through various measures, such as free health checks with the company doctorWe embrace diversity by providing an inclusive work environment in which you are welcomed, supported, and encouraged to bring your whole self to workPlease send us your CV and a brief statement explaining how you would transfer your PhD modeling experience to pharmacometrics questions. We look forward to your application.