Associate Director, Quantitative Pharmacology
Location: Waltham
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Company Overview: Dyne Therapeutics is discovering and advancing
innovative life-transforming therapeutics for people living with
genetically driven neuromuscular diseases. Leveraging the
modularity of its FORCE⢠platform, Dyne is developing targeted
therapeutics that deliver to muscle and the central nervous system
(CNS). Dyne has a broad pipeline for neuromuscular diseases,
including clinical programs for myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) and
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and preclinical programs for
facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) and Pompe disease.
Role Summary: The Associate Director, Quantitative Pharmacology and
Modeling & Simulation (M&S) is responsible for providing
strategies, plans and deliverables on pharmacology and related
quantitative analytics, for the advancement of programs across all
stages of drug development at Dyne Therapeutics. Primary
responsibilities include the strategic planning and execution of
pharmacology- and biomarker-related modeling & simulation (M&S)
activities in seamless coordination and collaboration with other
internal functions and subject matter experts (SMEs), and the
further implementation of an internal quantitative data analytics &
modeling infrastructure in coordination with internal and external
functional partners. The person in this role applies quantitative
modeling, including pharmacometrics, modeling based on first
principles (mechanistic PKPD, QSP, PBPK, etc), and data mining
approaches, in support of objectives and progression of drug
development programs, from preclinical inception to drug regulatory
registration and approval. The person in this role works seamlessly
with colleagues in the Translational Biomarkers & Pharmacology
department and, with SMEs in platform discovery, preclinical
research, clinical development, clinical operations, regulatory,
CMC and program management, enabling IND submissions, initiation of
clinical development programs, late-stage development, and
interactions with Health Authorities. This role is based in
Waltham, MA without the possibility of being a remote role. Primary
Responsibilities Include: Provide strategies and plans for
quantitative data analytics (pharmacometrics, population PK/PD
analyses, mechanistic drug-disease modeling, meta-analyses, data
mining), in alignment with Regulatory requirements as well as
corporate and R&D goals, thereby enabling the advancement of
Dyne programs across all stages of drug development Provide
expertise and guidance on quantitative aspects, including dosing
strategies and PK/PD, to R&D program teams working alongside
with Clinical Pharmacology and Biomarker Leads and in close
collaboration with Medical, Biometrics, Pharmacovigilance,
Preclinical Tox and ADME/DMPK SMEs. Provide hands-on quantitative
data analyses, including PK/PD modeling and related tools, in
support of program pipeline progression, from preclinical to
clinical, and from early to late clinical development Lead the
department in establishing a fit-for-purpose, internal PK/PD
modeling workflow environment, from data inception to model
building, model qualifying and model simulations, to enable PK/PD
analyses internally while also interfacing with external modeling
CROs Identify and manage consultants and vendors to support M&S
activities Author high quality regulatory documents Accountable for
adherence to agreed timelines and budgets to ensure execution of
deliverables from Clinical Pharmacology studies and programs
Collaborate cross functionally with all relevant areas to support
corporate objectives Education and Skills Requirements: PhD,
PharmD, or equivalent training in Quantitative Pharmacology,
Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics,
and/or Computational Sciences, with 8 years of bio/pharmaceutical
industry drug development experience in Pharmacology- or
Biomarker-related functions Strong understanding of Clinical
Pharmacology principles, PK/PD modeling and simulation, the drug
development process and regulatory guidance, particularly around
oligonucleotides and biologics (including antibody-drug
conjugates), molecular delivery systems, and rare diseases Hands-on
skills in M&S and related infrastructure tools, including R,
Monolix (or NONMEM), WinNonLin, data exploration & mining tools;
experience in model-based meta-analyses desirable Experience with
the preparation of Clinical Pharmacology portions of regulatory
documents such as pre-IND, IND, IB, briefing documents, clinical
study reports, CTA, and BLA Ability to devise innovative dosing
strategies in a data-driven manner for novel classes of drug
modalities Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
with demonstrated experience to lead and influence within a
matrixed environment Ability to work and communicate in an open and
clear manner, listening effectively and inviting responses and
discussions with internal and external partners Independent and
highly motivated, with the ability to multi-task, drive strategy
and execution, in a fast-paced and fluid collaborative environment
LI-Onsite The statements contained herein reflect general details
as necessary to describe the principles functions for this job, the
level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of
responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive
listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties
as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover
absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise
balance workload. This description is not intended to be
constructed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or
requirements for the position. This position may change or assume
additional duties at any time. The employee may be requested to
perform different or additional duties as assigned. All Employees
are expected to adhere to all company policies and act as a role
model for company values. Dyne Therapeutics is an equal opportunity
employer and will not discriminate against any employee or
applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national
origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any
classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
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