PK Data analyst

Are you passionate about pharmacokinetics (PK) and eager to work in an innovative environment? Join us at Centre for Human Drug Research (CHDR) as a PK Data Analyst and become a vital part of our Biometrics team! You will play a key role in analyzing PK clinical trial data, all while collaborating with a diverse group of professionals.

Please note: we can only consider applications from candidates who are currently living in the Netherlands

What does the job look like?

As a PK Data Analyst, you will be part of the Pharmacokinetics team and involved in the execution of interim and final non-compartmental analyses (NCA) of drug concentration data. You are responsible for independently executing the analysis and reporting of PK clinical trial data collected at CHDR. Your tasks consist of:

Developing and validating scripts required for the preprocessing, analyses, and reporting of PK data.
Interpreting results, making it essential that you have knowledge of PK.
Communicating about the contents and progress of your projects with various stakeholders (e.g., clients, project leaders, and statisticians).
Collaborating with the statistical & clinical programmers and vendors on output delivery.

What CHDR offers you

You will join a dynamic, passionate organization and work within a diverse team in a fast-paced, innovative setting. We offer you a one-year contract for a minimum of 32 hours per week, with the prospect of a permanent position. The corresponding terms of employment below are based on a 40-hour workweek.

A salary between €3.855 - €5.561 gross per month;
A pension accrual with the ABP pension fund, with CHDR covering 70% of the pension contribution;
25 vacation days per year plus one Diversity Day;
Holiday allowance and an end-of-the-year bonus ranging between 3.8% and 12%. Depending on company results;
CHDR offers development opportunities with an annual budget for training;
Our office is in a prime location: right next to Leiden Central Station, making it perfectly accessible by public transport. Your travel costs will be reimbursed up to 100%, or you can choose to purchase an (electric) bicycle at a reduced rate;?
The possibility to work hybrid, partially at the office and from home.

Additionally, CHDR tries to stimulate a social working environment by organizing drinks, a Christmas dinner, a BBQ evening and company events such as a survival weekend in the Ardennes.

What you bring to CHDR?

We are looking for a Data Analyst with a solid understanding of PK. Programming and coding experience is required, with R being the primary language, and knowledge of SAS beneficial. Additionally, familiarity with Python and WinNonLin is a plus.

In this role, your ability to handle complex data and work collaboratively with others will be key to the successful completion of PK analyses. Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills are required for success, just like the ability to work on multiple projects at a time by managing deadlines while keeping track of priorities.

The position requires a master’s degree in a bio-pharmaceutical sciences field. Applicants from related fields such as bioinformatics, biomedical engineering or life sciences are also encouraged to apply, especially if they have a strong interest in early-phase drug discovery.

Who are we?

Since 1987, our enthusiastic and ambitious team at CHDR has been committed to conducting high-quality clinical research into the effects of both new and existing medicines. As a non-profit foundation, we take pride in contributing to scientific progress and the advancement of drug development. CHDR is located in Leiden and works in close collaboration with Leiden University and the clinical departments of the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC).?

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