Trainee Pharmacokineticist

  The Role Data Sciences at Quotient Sciences comprises 6 departments (including Pharmacokinetics), over 100 staff and provides an expert service in the data management, analysis and reporting of early phase clinical studies. Due to our continued growth and success, we have an excellent opportunity for a Trainee Clinical Pharmacokineticist to join our Pharmacokinetics Department. As a member of our Pharmacokinetics department, you will be trained and eventually responsible for: Pharmacokinetic and toxicokinetic input to and review of Clinical Protocols and Reporting and Analysis Plans Non-compartmental pharmacokinetic/toxicokinetic analysis and data interpretation Providing interpretive pharmacokinetic expertise to inform dose decision making strategies Utilising modelling functionality to support emerging questions arising from clinical data e.g. Compartmental Modelling, Non-Parametric Superposition, basic PK/PD modelling Providing Pharmacokinetic, Pharmacodynamic, and Clinical Pharmacological interpretive reports for inclusion in Clinical Study Reports At Quotient, our early Phase studies present particular PK challenges due to their complexity (often with multiple study parts), interim modelling, interpretation, protocol changes and the urgent requirement from sponsors for their key results; you will be expected to be flexible and creative in your PK skills.   The Candidate The successful trainee candidate will have a degree in field related to Clinical Pharmacology or a biological discipline and have an ability to explain PK concepts to other staff and to demonstrate a strong interest in a career as a Clinical Pharmacokinetist. Experience of WinNonlin/Phoenix, knowledge of ICH GCP and clinical trials would be an advantage.  In addition, you should have good organisational and presentation skills and be able to work to deadlines whilst maintaining quality standards. Attention to detail and the ability to multitask are essential. Effective oral and written communication skills are also required as you will, in time, be a primary pharmacokinetic point of contact with clients, regulators and clinical staff.  Applicants must have the right to work in the UK upon being offered employment. The trainee role can be based in our Nottingham or Edinburgh office (with some home working), or can be fully home based with occasional trips to an office. This is a full-time position.   Eligibility to Work in the UK  Please note that this position is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK points-based immigration system. If you require sponsorship, we will be unable to progress your application or make an offer of employment. As this is a permanent role, we are also unable to accept applications from candidates on a Graduate Visa.