Executive Leader, Biomarker Discovery & Translational Sciences

GlaxoSmithKline; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharma company in Stevenage is seeking a Senior Director, Biomarker Discovery to lead laboratory teams in delivering innovations in biomarker discovery. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. and extensive experience in translational science and biomarker development. Responsibilities include leading a team of scientists, overseeing biomarker assay development, and collaborating across functions to ensure seamless integration of strategies. The role offers flexibility for hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in translational science and biomarker development.
• Recognized as a translational biomarker expert within the scientific community.
• Strong executive management skills with experience in project decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing Biomarker discovery and assay team of ~20 scientists.
• Oversee biomarker assay development supporting translational science.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate biomarker strategies.

Skills

Translational science expertise

Biomarker development knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive management skills

Problem-solving and critical-thinking

Education

Ph.D. in Cell/Molecular Biology or related field

Job description

A global biopharma company in Stevenage is seeking a Senior Director, Biomarker Discovery to lead laboratory teams in delivering innovations in biomarker discovery. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. and extensive experience in translational science and biomarker development. Responsibilities include leading a team of scientists, overseeing biomarker assay development, and collaborating across functions to ensure seamless integration of strategies. The role offers flexibility for hybrid working arrangements.