Translational Medicine Lead
| Company | Sanofi |
|---|---|
| Location | Cambridge, MA, USA, Bridgewater Township, NJ, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | PharmD, PhD, MD |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Earned MD, PharmD, or PhD with 5+ years of experience in translational or clinical research
- Expertise in immunology and/or inflammatory diseases or related field
- In-depth understanding of identification and utilization of biomarkers in drug development
- Experience in translating the biomarker strategy from research to clinical drug development and/or research
- Experience in implementing reverse translation approaches to bridge the translational gap
- Scientifically inquisitive, energetic, proactive, and driven to actively take part in scientific and clinical study challenges
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work and communicate cross-functionally with a common goal in mind
Responsibilities
- Develop translational medicine strategy for research and development projects, including identification of biomarkers for patient selection, pharmacologic effect, and clinical efficacy/safety
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary functions to design and lead the implementation of informative biomarker strategies in clinical studies using a broad range of approaches, including data science, omics, and bioimaging
- Have deep scientific understanding of the relevant pathways and diseases in immunology, including relating abnormalities in biological pathways to manifestations and markers of human disease, resulting in clinical biomarker strategies for projects
- Review and critically interpret results, including internal and external clinical and non-clinical data
- Collaborate effectively with global team members and managers from various disciplines; serve as expert and internal consultant on assigned area and liaise with partners on projects
- Lead translational medicine sub-teams for projects, coordinating efforts for biomarker identification and use
- Identify optimal platforms and methodologies for generation of biomarker data
- Ensure execution of biomarker studies to meet project timelines and budgets
- Engage external key opinion leaders on projects and potential collaborations
- Present data and plans in appropriate meetings (internal and external)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with bioinformatics and computational methods for analysis is highly preferred
- Understanding of biomarker assay development for clinical use also preferred