Senior Scientist Translational Medicine Job Description Sample Template

JOB TITLE:

  • Senior Scientist Translational Medicine

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Oversee the implementation of biomarker sample collections in dermatology clinical studies through cross-functional collaboration with clinical development, clinical operations, and program teams.
  • Identifying and developing methods and models to evaluate pharmacodynamic biomarkers and mechanism of action of therapeutics being developed by the company.
  • Manage external vendors for biomarker sample collection and testing.
  • Delivers high-quality biomarker strategies for target engagement, pharmacodynamic endpoints, and patient enrichment/selection.
  • Participation in cross-functional subteams focused on generating data to provide a deep scientific understanding of the mechanism of action of therapeutics in development.
  • Drive and ensure the quality of Translational Medicine clinical study reports, data reviews, interpretations, presentations, scientific publications, and recommendations to teams.
  • Applies best regulatory practices and drug development precedent to assigned programs. 
  • Supports the development of regulatory documents for filings and agency meetings
  • Reviews and interprets scientific knowledge of competitor landscape (molecule/indication).
  • Proactive identification of issues/problems and recommends solutions.
  • Participate with team members to prepare abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations for external meetings.
  • Other duties as assigned or required.

EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Ph.D. in immunology, cell biology, or a related field.
  • 6+ years of relevant translational experience in the industry setting.
  • Knowledge of pharmaceutical clinical development and ability to effectively apply technical principles, theories, and concepts to clinical drug development.
  • Strong background in collecting samples, analyzing, and integrating large flow cytometry, proteomic, transcriptomic, and genomic data sets.
  • A strong understanding of immunology and inflammation is required.
  • Effective in communication (verbal/written/presentation) and cross-functional team collaboration.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage priorities and competing demands in a changing work environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle high volumes of work in a fluid, dynamic, and fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects, and to deliver high-quality work according to tight timelines.
  • Detail-oriented with effective problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Significant experience and understanding of medical terminology.
  • Experience with SharePoint or similar work management software/systems is highly preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. 
  • This employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or feet, and reach with hands and arms.
  • May be required to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.