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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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Quantitative Analyst
Frame your degree against specialty occupation
USCIS evaluates whether your specific degree directly relates to the Quantitative Analyst role, not just whether you have a graduate degree. Prepare a one-page credential summary that maps your coursework in stochastic calculus, econometrics, or mathematical modeling directly to the job duties in your offer letter.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location. Pull the current figures from OFLC Wage Search for SOC 15-2099 or 13-2099 before your offer negotiation so you know the floor your employer must meet.
Target firms with cap-exempt filing history
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government-affiliated entities can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap and any time of year. Quantitative roles at these institutions, including research divisions at Federal Reserve banks, are legitimate paths that bypass the April lottery entirely.
Search Migrate Mate for verified LCA filing history
Filter Migrate Mate by the Quantitative Analyst job title to see which employers have active DOL Labor Condition Application records for this role. That filing history confirms an employer has navigated the process before, which directly reduces your risk of delays or an inexperienced HR team.
Clarify work location before your employer files
If your role involves hybrid work across multiple office locations, your employer needs a separate LCA covering each worksite where you'll spend substantial time. Confirm with HR which locations will be listed on the LCA before USCIS receives the I-129 petition, since amending it later adds cost and time.
Distinguish your role from non-specialty positions
USCIS has scrutinized Quantitative Analyst petitions where job duties overlap with general financial analyst work. Your offer letter should specify quantitative methods, model validation, or algorithmic development, not just generic analysis, to establish the specialized degree requirement that defines a specialty occupation under USCIS standards.
H-1B Visa Quantitative Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Quantitative Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific quantitative discipline such as mathematics, statistics, financial engineering, or computer science. USCIS looks at whether the degree requirement is standard across the industry for this role, not just whether your employer prefers it. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field face higher denial risk.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most consistently for Quantitative Analysts?
Investment banks, proprietary trading firms, hedge funds, asset managers, and insurance companies file the largest share of H-1B LCAs for Quantitative Analyst roles. Technology firms with quantitative research divisions and financial data providers also sponsor regularly. You can browse employers with verified LCA filing history for this role on Migrate Mate before applying.
What SOC code applies to Quantitative Analyst roles on the H-1B LCA?
Most Quantitative Analyst positions are filed under SOC 15-2099 (Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other) or 13-2099 (Financial Specialists, All Other), depending on whether the role emphasizes mathematical modeling or financial analysis. The SOC code your employer selects determines the prevailing wage tier, so confirm it matches your actual duties before the LCA is submitted to DOL.
Can I switch employers after my H-1B is approved for a Quantitative Analyst position?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules established by AC21, you can start working for a new employer once they file a new H-1B petition on your behalf, as long as your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days and the new role is in the same or a substantially similar specialty occupation. Your new employer must file their own I-129 and LCA with DOL before your start date.
Does a master's degree improve H-1B approval odds for Quantitative Analyst roles?
A master's degree in a quantitative field strengthens your petition by reinforcing the specialty occupation argument, but it's the match between degree field and job duties that USCIS weighs most heavily. A master's in financial engineering or applied mathematics carries more weight for a derivatives modeling role than an MBA would. USCIS also ran a separate master's cap exemption lottery historically, though that process has since been integrated into the standard registration.