Description:
Company Information:

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Position Summary:

We are seeking a research scientist with experience in oncology drug development to join the Molecular Medicine Department. This person will be responsible for identifying and implementing clinical biomarker opportunities for one or more of our investigational anticancer drug programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful applicant's responsibilities will include: a) oversee the development and monitor the quality assurance of pharmacodynamic, pharmacogenomic and disease biomarker assays for use in company-sponsored clinical trials, b) oversee the design and implementation of biomarker research in clinical trials, c) work with medical directors, clinical pharmacologists and nonclinical and discovery research scientists to ensure early definition of, and agreement on biomarker needs for clinical development strategy and d) maintain extensive knowledge of the research and development efforts from academic institutions, competitor pharmaceutical companies, and fee-for-service bioanalytical companies for relevant oncology biomarkers.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

Doctoral degree (PhD.) or equivalent, postdoctoral experience and 10+ years of relevant industry experience.

Specific experience in applications of biomarkers during oncology drug development a must.


Preferred Qualifications:

Broad understanding of biomarker applicability in early and late stage oncology drug development.

A strong background in cancer biology with experience in biomarker identification and validation (including the use of imaging), and developing diagnostic strategies.

Understanding of the necessity for close collaboration with Discovery, clinical, clinical pharmacology and statistics.

Experience with academic research collaborations, contract laboratories, budget, preclinical study designs, and early drug development (phase 1 and 2) are also beneficial.

Demonstrated technical, administrative, and project management capabilities are required, as well as effective verbal and written communication skills in relating to colleagues and associates both inside and outside the corporation.

Scientific Excellence: demonstrated understanding of the complexities and recent developments in the relevant therapeutic/technical area, and the ability to apply such knowledge to drug development.

Demonstrated scientific productivity (e.g. publications, research reports, etc).

Good interpersonal skills and ability to work well in team settings.