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Job Requisition ID: 2499
Posting Start Date: 11/3/26
At Daiichi Sankyo, we are united by a single purpose, to improve lives around the world through innovative medicines. With a legacy of innovation since 1899, a presence in more than 30 countries, and more than 19,000 employees, we are advancing breakthrough therapies in oncology, cardiovascular disease, rare diseases, and immune disorders. Guided by our 2030 vision to "be an innovative global healthcare company contributing to the sustainable development of society", we are shaping a healthier, more hopeful future for patients, their families, and society.
Job Summary
Daiichi Sankyo’s PhD Fellowship Program offers early-career scientists a unique opportunity to launch their careers at the forefront of drug development and innovation focusing on advancing model informed drug development. The role will serve to establish PK/PD/efficacy/safety relationships in clinical settings to drive the development of potential drug candidates. This program is designed for recent PhD graduates and provides direct placement into a full-time role while offering structured development, mentorship, and visibility to leadership.
This particular PhD Fellowship will be within the TA Oncology department with a core focus on Quantitative Clinical Pharmacology.
Program Features:
- Direct Role Placement: Begin in a high-impact, business-critical role matched to your expertise
- Structured Development: Participate in tailored learning, professional skills workshops, and technical training
- Executive Exposure: Gain access to senior leaders and mentors across the organization
- Peer Network: Join a cohort of PhD associates for shared learning and community
- Career Acceleration: Build a long-term path within Daiichi Sankyo through strategic guidance and performance development
Responsibilities
- Perform modeling and simulation in support of clinical development of clinical candidates including non-compartmental analysis, population PK analysis and exposure-response analyses
- Work closely with study and indication leads within QCP to develop skills to serve as PK scientist/study lead towards the end of the fellowship
- Develop Model-Based Drug Development Plans (MBDD) and Clinical Pharmacology plans for early development candidates and work closely with QCP WG leads and non-clinical teams (non-clinical PK, translational science and pharmacology) to identify FIH dosing and early development plans
- Collaborate with advanced pharmacometrics, QSP and bioanalytical teams to advance skills related to Clinical Pharmacology
- Present findings and learnings to QCP leadership and other functions and externally as well
Qualifications
Education Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Clinical Pharmacology, Non-Clinical Pharmacokinetics or Pharmacometrics
- Experience in pharmacokinetic analysis including modeling and simulation and metabolism
- Proficiency in WinNonLin, NONMEM, R and other relevant software
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
Travel Requirements
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary Range:
USD$100,960.00 - USD$151,440.00
Entry Level
Job Title: Quantitative Clinical Pharmacology PhD Fellow
Job Requisition ID: 2499
Posting Start Date: 11/3/26
At Daiichi Sankyo, we are united by a single purpose, to improve lives around the world through innovative medicines. With a legacy of innovation since 1899, a presence in more than 30 countries, and more than 19,000 employees, we are advancing breakthrough therapies in oncology, cardiovascular disease, rare diseases, and immune disorders. Guided by our 2030 vision to "be an innovative global healthcare company contributing to the sustainable development of society", we are shaping a healthier, more hopeful future for patients, their families, and society.
Job Summary
Daiichi Sankyo’s PhD Fellowship Program offers early-career scientists a unique opportunity to launch their careers at the forefront of drug development and innovation focusing on advancing model informed drug development. The role will serve to establish PK/PD/efficacy/safety relationships in clinical settings to drive the development of potential drug candidates. This program is designed for recent PhD graduates and provides direct placement into a full-time role while offering structured development, mentorship, and visibility to leadership.
This particular PhD Fellowship will be within the TA Oncology department with a core focus on Quantitative Clinical Pharmacology.
Program Features:
- Direct Role Placement: Begin in a high-impact, business-critical role matched to your expertise
- Structured Development: Participate in tailored learning, professional skills workshops, and technical training
- Executive Exposure: Gain access to senior leaders and mentors across the organization
- Peer Network: Join a cohort of PhD associates for shared learning and community
- Career Acceleration: Build a long-term path within Daiichi Sankyo through strategic guidance and performance development
Responsibilities
- Perform modeling and simulation in support of clinical development of clinical candidates including non-compartmental analysis, population PK analysis and exposure-response analyses
- Work closely with study and indication leads within QCP to develop skills to serve as PK scientist/study lead towards the end of the fellowship
- Develop Model-Based Drug Development Plans (MBDD) and Clinical Pharmacology plans for early development candidates and work closely with QCP WG leads and non-clinical teams (non-clinical PK, translational science and pharmacology) to identify FIH dosing and early development plans
- Collaborate with advanced pharmacometrics, QSP and bioanalytical teams to advance skills related to Clinical Pharmacology
- Present findings and learnings to QCP leadership and other functions and externally as well
Qualifications
Education Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Clinical Pharmacology, Non-Clinical Pharmacokinetics or Pharmacometrics
- Experience in pharmacokinetic analysis including modeling and simulation and metabolism
- Proficiency in WinNonLin, NONMEM, R and other relevant software
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
Travel Requirements
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary Range:
USD$100,960.00 - USD$151,440.00
Entry Level
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Verify your degree maps to the role
USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation by checking whether your degree field directly aligns with the quantitative position. A mathematics or statistics degree is strongest. An economics or engineering degree works if the job description references those disciplines explicitly.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
Pull the prevailing wage for your exact SOC code and metro area through OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation. Your employer must certify at least the DOL wage level on the LCA, so knowing it protects you from lowball offers framed as sponsorship compromises.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter quantitative roles by verified LCA filing history, so you spend time only on employers who have already cleared the DOL certification step for roles like yours, not ones testing sponsorship for the first time.
Ask about the April lottery window early
H-1B registrations open each March for an October 1 start date. If you're interviewing between May and February, confirm the employer will file in the next cycle. A delayed offer that misses the window means waiting a full additional year.
Distinguish cap-exempt employers from cap-subject ones
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government research organizations are cap-exempt and can file H-1B petitions year-round without lottery exposure. Quantitative research roles at these institutions skip the registration process entirely, making them a reliable path if lottery selection is a concern.
Prepare an O*NET-aligned job duties summary
Cross-reference your offer letter's job duties against the O*NET occupation profile for your target title before the petition is filed. Misaligned duty language is a common trigger for USCIS Requests for Evidence on quantitative petitions where the role title alone doesn't signal specialty occupation clearly.
H-1B Visa Quantitative: Frequently Asked Questions
Do quantitative roles qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B?
Yes. Roles requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in mathematics, statistics, financial engineering, or a directly related quantitative field satisfy the USCIS specialty occupation standard. The key is that the degree field must be specifically tied to the role's duties, not just any bachelor's degree. Employers confirm this in the LCA and petition documentation.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most consistently for quantitative positions?
Investment banks, asset managers, hedge funds, insurance firms, and large technology companies file LCAs for quantitative roles at high volume and with established internal processes. Government contractors and academic research institutions also sponsor regularly and have the added advantage of cap-exempt status, allowing year-round filings outside the lottery.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring H-1B visas for quantitative jobs?
Migrate Mate surfaces quantitative job listings filtered by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can identify which employers have already sponsored similar roles rather than guessing from company size or reputation. This is more reliable than filtering by industry alone, since LCA data reflects actual sponsorship activity.
Can my employer file outside the H-1B lottery for a quantitative research role?
If the employer qualifies as cap-exempt, yes. Universities, nonprofit research organizations affiliated with universities, and government research entities can file H-1B petitions at any time of year without lottery participation. Quantitative researchers, economists, and data scientists placed at these institutions by third-party employers may also qualify under the affiliated worksite rule.
What happens to my H-1B status if I switch from one quantitative role to another at a different employer?
Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your start date. Under portability rules, you can begin working for the new employer once the petition is filed and accepted, without waiting for approval, as long as your current H-1B status is valid and you've been in lawful status for at least 180 days since your most recent approval.