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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 STEM OPT Authorization as a Quantitative Analyst
Verify your degree's CIP code eligibility
STEM OPT applies only to degrees on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Check that your major's CIP code, listed on your I-20, falls under mathematics, statistics, computer science, or a related quantitative field before applying.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify for your STEM OPT extension to be valid. Search the E-Verify employer search tool by company name to confirm active enrollment status before signing any offer letter.
Build your I-983 training plan around quant deliverables
Frame your I-983 training plan around specific learning objectives tied to quantitative analysis: model development, backtesting, risk metrics, or statistical inference. Generic descriptions get flagged by DSOs and can delay your extension approval.
Target financial firms with dedicated quantitative research teams
Asset managers, hedge funds, and investment banks that run structured quant programs are more likely to have E-Verify enrollment and experience with STEM OPT paperwork than smaller fintech startups or non-financial employers.
Use Migrate Mate to find E-Verify-enrolled employers hiring quant analysts
Search Migrate Mate to filter quantitative analyst openings by employers verified through E-Verify enrollment, so you aren't wasting applications on companies that can't legally support your STEM OPT extension.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my degree qualify me for a STEM OPT extension as a Quantitative Analyst?
STEM OPT eligibility depends on your degree's CIP code appearing on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List, not the job title itself. Degrees in mathematics, statistics, computer science, financial mathematics, and operations research typically qualify. Check the CIP code printed on your I-20 against the DHS list to confirm before your DSO submits the STEM OPT extension request.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my STEM OPT employer?
Any employer who hires you on a STEM OPT extension must be actively enrolled in E-Verify at the specific work site where you'll be employed. This is a federal requirement enforced by ICE, not a company policy choice. Verify enrollment using the E-Verify employer search tool before you accept an offer. Remote work arrangements require the employer's primary worksite to be enrolled.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Quantitative Analyst role?
The I-983 must outline practical training goals directly tied to your quantitative analyst responsibilities, the STEM skills you'll develop, how the employer will supervise and evaluate your progress, and how the work relates to your degree. Generic entries like 'financial analysis' aren't sufficient. Specific learning objectives, such as developing pricing models or applying time-series methods to portfolio data, make the plan defensible if ICE reviews it.
How does cap-gap protection apply if I'm on STEM OPT and get selected in the H-1B lottery?
If your STEM OPT extension is active on April 1 and your H-1B petition is filed for October 1 start, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. Your EAD remains valid during this gap without additional filing. This protection applies only if your STEM OPT extension was properly approved and your I-765 for H-1B change of status was timely filed by your employer.
Where can I find Quantitative Analyst jobs at E-Verify-enrolled employers?
Migrate Mate lists quantitative analyst openings filtered by employers enrolled in E-Verify, which removes a major research step for STEM OPT students. You can browse roles in quantitative research, risk analytics, and algorithmic trading without manually cross-checking each company's E-Verify status before applying.