Vertex

biotechnology

BiomarkersSeniorPrincipalResearchScientist

$160–240k Seattle, Washington, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“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.

biotechnology
Problems you'll solve

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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