Principal Scientist leading CDx/IVD development projects in Translational Oncology within a leading health care company. Collaborating with teams on diagnostics and biomarker strategies.
Responsibilities
Direct CDx/IVD development projects, including associated DP efforts when needed, within Translational Oncology
Lead cross-functional CDx (and where relevant, DP) development teams for various assets/biomarkers (including Regulatory, Commercial, Business Development, Project Management, Operations, Clinical Development, Statistics, Bioinformatics, Alliance Management, etc.) to drive the implementation of Dx projects and coordinate the work conducted with our external Dx partners.
Interface directly with scientists and physicians in discovery sciences, early-stage clinical development, and late-stage clinical development, as well as other PDT & ADT members, to craft the project team’s CDx (and associated DP if relevant) development strategy.
Lead the selection of appropriate assays and Dx platforms for the execution of biomarker strategies.
Lead digital pathology efforts as needed for each individual CDx project
Serve as a subject matter expert within our Company, collaborating with project teams, biomarker leads, clinical operations, and regulatory affairs on the implementation of global CDx assay strategies in global clinical trials.
Participate in preparation of Dx-related regulatory documents including, for example, pre-submissions, briefing books, IDEs, IVDR PSAs, PMAs.
Participate in meetings with global regulatory agencies to provide CDx expertise.
Provide CDx input into early-stage oncology programs.
Assist in the transfer of assays from in-house efforts to in vitro Dx companies.
Provide CDx expertise/assessment for due diligence teams.
Evaluate relevant new technologies including possible design/execution of pilot studies with Dx vendors.
Perform operational tasks required to execute assigned projects as needed, e.g. ordering samples, QC of incoming clinical trial biomarker results, assay/data transfer troubleshooting, etc.
Requirements
MD/PhD, MD or PhD
Minimum of 7+ years of experience in industry or academic setting, preferably in both pharma and Dx settings
Extensive experience with one or more major molecular biomarker platforms (i.e. NGS, IHC, PCR)
Knowledge of the discovery, development and application of molecular biomarkers in support of decision making for drug development and as CDx
Demonstrated track record in the development of CDx
Demonstrated expertise in molecular diagnostic development as evident by peer review publication record, patents, and/or products
Experience influencing without direct authority, navigating complex or matrix organizations and successfully networking and forming partnerships with cross-functional teams.
Proven decision-making and planning skills
High level of verbal and written communication skills including presentation capabilities to senior executives.
Benefits
medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
retirement benefits, including 401(k)
paid holidays
vacation
compassionate and sick days
Job title
Principal Scientist, Companion Diagnostics, Translational Oncology
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