Translational Research Fellow — Diabetes & Cell Therapy

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC; Leiden; Presencial; EUR 177 000 - 265 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking an experienced physician-scientist to lead translational strategy and disease biology insights for portfolio advancement. You will partner with research, development, manufacturing, and clinical teams to design translational studies and predictive biomarkers, aiming to accelerate first-in-human programs.

The role emphasizes diabetes and cell therapy expertise, cross-functional leadership, and building a high-performing translational research culture.

Qualificações

• MD and/or MD/PhD in a relevant discipline with 10+ years in academic medicine, translational research, biotechnology, pharmaceutical R&D, or related settings.
• Expertise in drug development, translational science, and disease biology.
• Experience in cell therapy, stem cell biology, regenerative medicine, endocrinology, immunology, or related fields.
• Strong track record in diabetes, cell therapy, translational therapeutics, stem cell biology, or related disciplines.

Responsabilidades

• Provide disease and mechanistic insight to support product strategy, hypothesis generation, and candidate optimization.
• Lead as physician-scientist and translational strategy leader in partnership with research, development, manufacturing, and clinical teams.
• Design and guide in vitro and in vivo studies aiming for clinical outcomes.
• Lead cross-functional projects with defined goals, priorities, timelines, budgets, and decision points.
• Integrate biological, translational, engineering, manufacturing, and clinical considerations to drive portfolio decisions and product advancement.
• Define and guide development of predictive assays, biomarkers, and translational strategies supporting product advancement.
• Interpret complex datasets and convert findings into clear program recommendations.
• Build and maintain a strong, collaborative, high-performing research culture.

Conhecimentos

Translational medicine leadership

Drug development expertise

Diabetes biology

Cell therapy / stem cell biology

Cross-functional leadership

Formação académica

MD or MD/PhD

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking an experienced physician-scientist to lead translational strategy and disease biology insights for portfolio advancement. You will partner with research, development, manufacturing, and clinical teams to design translational studies and predictive biomarkers, aiming to accelerate first-in-human programs.

The role emphasizes diabetes and cell therapy expertise, cross-functional leadership, and building a high-performing translational research culture.