Research Scientist, Translational Sciences

Job Description
The Research Scientist will be primarily responsible for overseeing external assay development projects at CROs and supporting data generation, analysis and interpretation of clinical biomarker assays for BTCs and TICAs in clinical development. The successful candidate will be a key member of a multifaceted team that works seamlessly across research and clinical functions to support the clinical biomarker strategies. They will utilize their strong background in oncology and assay development to build clinical biomarker assays including companion diagnostics and develop strategies for patient selection. This is not a bench-based position.
Work collaboratively with members of the Translational Sciences team, Global Project Teams, senior scientific and clinical leadership teams to:
Design, conduct, and coordinate translational research activities at CROs including assay development, execution, and analysis of clinical biomarker data
Identify, evaluate, and prioritize candidate predictive &
pharmacodynamic biomarkers to support clinical development strategies
Support analysis and development of clinical biomarker datasets including but not limited to NGS, IHC, and ISH
Effectively communicate updates, ideas, observations, and data analyses with Translational and Global Program Teams
In close collaboration with the clinical team, provide translational support to ongoing clinical trials through the management of clinical biomarker sample lifecycle including sample shipments, routine sample analysis, addressing sample issues at Central Labs and 3rd party vendors, and review of the biomarker sections of clinical lab manual
Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments, including Medical, Clinical Science, Regulatory, Quantitative Pharmacology, Biometrics, and Clinical Operations