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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
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Align your degree to the role
USCIS scrutinizes whether your specific degree field matches the quantitative research role. A degree in applied mathematics, financial engineering, or statistics maps cleanly. A general business degree won't, even if you've worked in quant roles for years.
Search LCA filings for quant employers
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by H-1B LCA filings for quantitative research job titles. DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data shows which firms have actually sponsored this role, not just which ones say they're open to it.
Pull prevailing wage before salary talks
Run your target job's SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search before any compensation negotiation. Your employer must certify the offered wage meets the prevailing wage on the LCA, so knowing Level III or IV thresholds lets you benchmark offers accurately.
Verify the role qualifies under O*NET
Check the O*NET profile for your specific quant research title to confirm it's classified as a Job Zone 4 or 5 specialty occupation. Officers sometimes issue RFEs for roles where the degree requirement isn't clearly documented in the official classification.
Time your filing around the cap and lottery
H-1B cap registrations open in March for an October 1 start date. If you're currently on OPT or STEM OPT, confirm your employer files before your EAD expires and that cap-gap coverage will bridge any gap between your OPT end date and October 1.
Request an employer's cap-exempt status upfront
Some quant research roles at universities, nonprofits attached to research institutions, or government-affiliated labs are cap-exempt, meaning no lottery. Ask whether the organization qualifies under INA Section 214(g)(5) before assuming you need to enter the annual registration.
H-1B Visa Senior Quantitative Researcher: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Quantitative Researcher role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, Senior Quantitative Researcher consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation because the role requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in a directly related quantitative field such as mathematics, statistics, physics, or financial engineering. USCIS evaluates whether the specific degree field aligns with the role's duties, so employers should document that requirement clearly in the LCA and I-129 petition to reduce RFE risk.
Which employers most actively sponsor H-1B visas for quantitative researchers?
Hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, large asset managers, and quantitative-heavy tech companies account for the majority of H-1B LCA filings for this role. You can browse verified employers with active quant research filings on Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data so you can see sponsorship history before applying.
Can my employer use premium processing for an H-1B Senior Quantitative Researcher petition?
Yes. Employers can file Form I-907 to request premium processing, which requires USCIS to act on the petition within 15 business days. For time-sensitive quant research hires, especially at hedge funds with specific project start dates, premium processing is common. It doesn't affect approval odds, only processing speed.
What happens if my H-1B lottery registration isn't selected?
If your registration isn't selected, you have several options depending on your current status. F-1 holders may extend on STEM OPT if they haven't exhausted the 24-month extension. O-1A visas are a realistic path for senior quant researchers with publications, patents, or documented high compensation. Some quant roles at universities or affiliated research nonprofits are cap-exempt and bypass the lottery entirely.
How does prevailing wage affect H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Your employer must certify on the LCA that your offered salary meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your job title, level, and work location. Senior Quantitative Researcher typically maps to a Level III or Level IV wage tier, which reflects senior or fully competent experience. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the applicable threshold for your metro area before finalizing your offer.