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ViiV Healthcare (GSK) Scientific Leader, Pre-clinical DMPK Drug Discovery Modeling

USA - Connecticut - Branford🌐 Remote💼 Full-time💰 $141,075–$141,075🗓 2026-09-11 → 2026-09-27

Core

Lead model-informed drug discovery across ViiV's Drug Discovery organization by developing and applying mechanistic and translational models to guide HIV drug discovery programs from lead optimization to Phase I clinical studies.

Role type

Senior Scientific Leader, Pre-clinical DMPK Drug Discovery Modeling

Builds

Scalable computational tools, workflows, and prototypes for PBPK, IVIVE, and PK/PD modeling to accelerate candidate selection and dose prediction.

Domain

Biopharmaceuticals, HIV therapeutics, Drug Discovery, DMPK

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

PBPK modeling, IVIVE, PK/PD modeling, ADME principles, computational programming (R, Python), mechanistic modeling, empirical modeling (NCA, compartmental), data integration (in vitro, in vivo, omics), regulatory submission support

Preferred skills

Experience with diverse modalities (biologics, ADCs, LNPs, PROTACs), infectious disease/immunology therapeutic areas, matrix leadership

Technologies

Simcyp, GastroPlus, Phoenix WinNonLin, R, Python

Responsibilities

Develop and apply fit-for-purpose mechanistic and translational models to guide drug discovery teams; Translate complex ADME, PK, PD, and translational data into actionable insights; Build scalable computational tools and workflows; Establish best practices and governance for modeling methodologies; Contribute to scientific publications and regulatory submissions.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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