Vertex
biotechnology
BiomarkersSeniorPrincipalResearchScientist
“Biomarkers Senior Principal Research Scientist at Vertex. Skills: Biomarker development, Assay development, Clinical strategy. Develop biomarker strategy cross functionally. Provide expert oversight of assay development”
Industry & Context.
Solve complex problems
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Molecular Pharmacology or related field and 6-8 years of experience, Master's Degree and 9+ years of relevant employment experience, Bachelor's Degree and 11+ years of relevant employment experience, Biomarker development and validation knowledge, Ability to manage multiple tasks, Drive towards key deliverables within rigorous timelines
What You'll Do.
Develop biomarker strategy cross functionally
Provide expert oversight of assay development
Provide expert oversight of assay validation
Provide expert oversight of assay implementation
Serve as key point of contact for assay
Develop and validate high quality assays
Validate high quality assays
Provide recommendations regarding GCLP requirements
Ensure assays are developed according to regulatory guidance
Ensure assays are validated according to regulatory guidance
Provide supportive written documentation of assay characteristics
Provide supportive written documentation of assay validation
Establish working relationships with diagnostics vendors
Establish working relationships with CROs
Represent biomarker at key cross-functional teams
Contribute to specific work streams
Contribute to specific capabilities
Develop new expertise within the group
Build biomarker capability within the team
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross functional alignment; Internal and external collaboration; Matrixed organization collaboration; Key cross-functional teams; Global collaborations
Communication Scope
Communicate difficult concepts; Persuade others; Present biomarker data; Present biomarker strategy; Communicate strategy; Present topics on biomarkers development; Present topics on biomarkers validation
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