Senior Scientist - Biomarker, 100%

edp personalberatung gmbh; Basel; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Training opportunities

Multicultural team environment

Job summary

The Basel-based pharmaceutical company seeks a Senior Scientist - Biomarker to lead hands-on development of soluble biomarker assays (ELISA, MSD, NULISA, Ella, LC-MS) and to provide SME support for external transfers and monitoring. You will generate and interpret data to enable mechanism and dose selection in early trials, ensuring high data quality and compliance.

Requires a BS/MS in biology/immunology or related field with 5+ years in pharma/biotech, fluency in English, and on-site Basel work

Qualifications

• BS/MS in biology or equivalent and pharmaceutical/biotech lab experience.
• Extensive understanding of ligand-binding assays is essential.
• Knowledge of LC-MS methods is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a global setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate soluble biomarker assays (ELISA, MSD, NUAISA, Ella, LC-MS).
• Provide SME support for transfers, implementation and monitoring with external providers.
• Generate and interpret biomarker data for proof of mechanism and biology in early programs.
• Ensure data quality and timely delivery of biomarker activities.
• Lead exploratory assays, including strategy, data interpretation and documentation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Accountability

Teamwork

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

English + local language

Education

BS/MS degree in Biology/Immunology/Cell biology or equivalent

Tools

ELISA

MSD

NULISA

Ella

LC-MS

Job description

Our customer, a pharmaceutical company based in Basel, needs reinforcement. For a temporary on-site employment from 01.11.2026 to 30.04.2027, we are looking for an experienced professional.

Senior Scientist - Biomarker (m/f/d), 100%

• An internationally operating, innovative Swiss pharmaceutical company, a leader in its field
• Flexible working hours and extensive training opportunities
• A motivated multicultural team and environment

Your main responsibilities

• Hands-on development and validation of soluble biomarker assays with special focus on ligand binding assays such as ELISA, MSD, NULISA, and Ella and other state of the art technologies including LC-MS.
• Providing subject matter expertise for transferring, implementation and monitoring of soluble biomarker assay development, validation and sample analysis at external providers.
• Generate and interpret biomarker assay data to enable proof of mechanism, dose selection & proof of biology across early clinical programs and present results at internal meetings
• Ensuring quality and timely delivery of data generated through internal and outsourced biomarker assay activities.
• Serve as the scientific and technical lead for exploratory soluble biomarker assays, including assay strategy, data quality, interpretation, documentation, and alignment to context of use and clinical study endpoints.
• Maintain high standards for scientific rigor, documentation, data integrity, compliance, safety, and technical excellence in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.

Your Profile

• BS/MS degree in Biology, Immunology, Cell biology or equivalent field with experience as a laboratory technician with 5+ year in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment
• Extensive understanding, knowledge and practical experience in ligand binding assays are essential, and experience in LC-MS methods and other related technologies will be a plus.
• Strong analytical thinking, accountability, and collaborative teamwork.
• Experience working in a global organization and matrix-resourcing model is a plus.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of regulatory requirement relevant to Biomarker Development (e.g. GCLP, ICH)
• Fluent in English and local language.
• Basel, on-site role

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