Biomarker Technical Expert

Scorpion Therapeutics; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayer is seeking a Biomarker Technical Expert to lead biomarker operations across study design, sample logistics and data integration in early- to late-stage oncology trials. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners in a hybrid U.S.-based setting.

The role requires extensive pharma experience, strong project management, and a focus on data reconciliation and GCP/ICH compliance. Massachusetts-based candidates with oncology biomarker expertise are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Extensive pharma industry experience.
• Clinical sample handling experience.
• Strong project management and vendor oversight skills.
• Global vendor oversight experience.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide biomarker operational expertise across study design and sample logistics.
• Coordinate vendor management and data transfer in line with GCP/ICH.
• Serve as biomarker operations lead within cross-functional teams.
• Oversee sample logistics, real-time reconciliation and data integration.
• Develop study documentation and promote operational best practices.

Skills

Biomarker ops

GCP/ICH compliance

Project management

Vendor oversight

Data reconciliation

Cross-functional work

Communication skills

Pharma experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's or Doctoral degree

Job description

Biomarker Technical Expert

Supporting translational science within Bayer’s oncology clinical trials, primarily phases I-III.

Responsibilities

• Provide biomarker operational expertise across study design, sample logistics, vendor management, data transfer and analysis, ensuring compliance with GCP/ICH.
• Serve as a biomarker operations lead, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Oversee sample logistics, real-time reconciliation, and data integration.
• Develop study documentation, support biomarker data management, and promote operational best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Extensive pharma industry experience.
• Clinical sample handling experience.
• Project management skills.
• Global vendor oversight experience.
• Strong communication skills.

Preferred

• Doctoral or master’s degree with relevant experience.

High Value

• Oncology.
• Clinical trials (Phases I-III).
• Biomarker operations.
• Sample logistics.
• Vendor management.
• Data reconciliation.
• GCP/ICH compliance.

Work setup

• U.S. based (Massachusetts - Cambridge/Boston).
• Hybrid onsite.
• No travel specified.