Senior Director, QSP/ PBPK Modeling
- Pay
- $281,000 – $299,000 per year
- Location
- Lexington, MA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Director
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Education
- Doctorate
- Listed
- 31 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- pharmacometrics
- PBPK modeling
- QSP modeling
- nonlinear mixed effects modeling
Also useful
- exposure-response modeling
- regulatory submissions
- model-informed drug development
Responsibilities (including, but not limited to)
- Lead the design, development, validation, and application of pharmacology models, including empirical (nonlinear mixed effects, exposure-response) and mechanistic models (PBPK, QSP, systems PK/PD).
- Integrate non-clinical PK/PD, efficacy, and biomarker data with emerging clinical PK/PD and biomarker data to inform human PK predictions, dose selection, and clinical trial design.
- Provide quantitative support for first-in-human (FIH), dose escalation, and proof-of-concept studies.
- Drive model-informed drug development (MIDD) strategies across programs, influencing key development and portfolio decisions.
- Partner closely with Clinical Pharmacology and Translational Medicine to ensure alignment between pharmacology modeling, bioanalytical strategies, and clinical endpoints.
- Author and review modeling sections for INDs, IBs, clinical study reports, and regulatory briefing documents, and support regulatory interactions as a subject matter expert.
- Ensure scientific rigor, documentation quality, and regulatory readiness of all modeling deliverables.
- Evaluate and implement new modeling methodologies, platforms, and best practices consistent with industry and regulatory expectations.
Standout Skills for Impact
- Deep hands-on expertise in nonlinear mixed-effects modeling (e.g., population PK/PD, exposure-response), mechanistic PK/PD modeling (e.g., PBPK, TMDD, systems pharmacology) and translation of non-clinical PK/PD to human dose prediction using standard modeling software (e.g. Matlab / SimBiology, OSP Suite, Simcyp, Gastroplus, Monolix, R)
- Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment
- Strong sense of urgency and agility
- Strong understanding of drug development, clinical trial design, and regulatory expectations related to pharmacology and pharmacometrics, experience contributing regulatory interactions related to modeling and simulation and proven experience applying modeling approaches to clinical decision making, particularly for early-stage development programs.
Qualifications and Experience
- Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline.
- 10+ years of relevant experience in quantitative pharmacology, pharmacometrics, or systems pharmacology within biotech or pharmaceutical R&D, with demonstrated progression to scientific leadership roles.
- Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate complex quantitative concepts to multidisciplinary, non-modeling audiences.
Additional information
Compensation decisions are based on objective criteria including role responsibilities, experience/qualifications, internal equity, geographic location, and external market benchmarks.
Pay Range $281,000—$299,000 USD
Kiniksa does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or search firms. Any resumes submitted without a signed agreement will be considered property of Kiniksa, and no fees will be paid.
About Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing novel therapies for diseases with unmet need, with a focus on cardiovascular indications.
With deep expertise in immunology and inflammation, Kiniksa is advancing a growing portfolio of approved and investigational medicines, anchored by its lead product, ARCALYST®, the first and only FDA-approved therapy for recurrent pericarditis. Grounded in rigorous science and bold innovation, the company fosters a highly collaborative, patient-first culture led by accomplished life sciences leaders.
At Kiniksa, talented individuals are trusted and empowered to make a real impact-shaping the future of medicine while improving the lives of patients who need it most.
Kiniksa is seeking a highly experienced Senior Director of QSP/PBPK Modeling to lead the development and application of quantitative pharmacology models to support drug discovery and development programs. This role will be responsible for generating and implementing empirical and mechanistic pharmacology models to inform human pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD), dose selection, and overall clinical strategy, leveraging integrated non-clinical and clinical data.
The successful candidate will serve as a scientific and strategic leader, partnering cross-functionally with Research, Translational Medicine, Clinical Pharmacology, Clinical Development, and Regulatory teams to ensure model-informed decision making across the portfolio.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who work with a sense of urgency, enjoy distilling complexity into clarity, can effectively align inputs from different perspectives, and can think critically to synthesize information. Emphasis will be on prior drug development experience, good communication skills (verbal, written and non-verbal), problem-solving skills, and an adaptable growth mindset.
This role is based in our Lexington, MA office and requires employees to be onsite five days per week
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Kiniksa is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, genetics, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or any other legally protected category. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
From Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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The Senior Director, QSP/ PBPK Modeling posting at Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals states compensation of $281,000 – $299,000 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals's official career site.
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