Biomarker Technical Expert (Cambridge, Massachusetts, US)

Biopharma Careers; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision & dental benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Bayer is seeking a Biomarker Technical Expert to provide biomarker operational expertise for translational science in oncology clinical trials (Phase I–III). You will manage sample logistics, data delivery, lab vendor coordination, and cross-functional collaboration with TSL, Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, and data management teams.

The role emphasizes biomarker strategy execution, data curation, and rapid problem solving within a high-performance team culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with pharmaceutical industry exposure.
• Extensive experience in clinical drug development and biomarker operations.
• Strong project management, vendor management, and data coordination skills.
• GCP/ICH knowledge and ability to work across multi-site teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with TSL and cross-functional teams to execute translational science strategies.
• Provide biomarker operational input into study documentation and data delivery.
• Serve as biomarker operations lead across internal and external partners.
• Guide study teams on best practices and process improvements.
• Coordinate biomarker data formats, transfers, and reconciliation timelines.
• Oversee lab vendors, data QC, and timely reporting.
• Manage biomarker sample logistics, site feasibility, and training.
• Support data analysis and generation of figures/tables for reports.

Skills

Program management

Global vendor mgmt

Biomarker operations

Clinical data coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

GCP/ICH knowledge

Communication skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Doctoral or Master’s with 5+ years relevant experience

Job description

Biomarker Technical Expert

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

The primary responsibility of this role is to provide biomarker technical expertise and support to the Translational Science Lead (TSL) to ensure operational implementation and execution of translational science strategies in clinical trials which may include phase I, II and III studies.

The BTE is responsible for all operational and logistical aspects of carrying out biomarker related activities to ensure timely and quality data delivery. Workload includes multiple projects in the area of oncology. The BTE will interface with the TSL and multiple functions throughout the company as well as external partners to support and facilitate biomarker activities including clinical trial start up, sample logistics, lab vendor management (including companion diagnostics partners), data management related support for data collection, transfer, reconciliation and reporting, document preparation, budget support, and more.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate closely with TSL, Clinical Operations, Biostatistics/Bioinformatics, and data management teams to support and execute translational science strategies in clinical trials;
• Develop and provide operational input into all study related documentation and processes, and ensure collection, delivery and analysis of biomarker samples in compliance with these documents as well as GCP/ICH;
• Serve as a single point of contact for biomarker operations across functions, and with collaborators and CROs;
• Provide biomarker operational expertise and guidance to the study teams and ensure learnings are taken across teams (studies, programs); identify areas of best practice and process improvements;
• Work with data management for set-up and application of biomarker-relevant pages, coordination of biomarker data format and delivery timelines, data transfer specification setup, to ensure timely and efficient data delivery (data transfers, reconciliation, analysis, reports), mutual data transfers with Companion Diagnostics (CDx) partners for CDx regulatory submissions, if needed;
• Lab vendor management including contracting, data QC and delivery timelines, data transfers and reporting;
• Manage implementation and execution of clinical biomarker sample logistics and operations including site feasibility and training, sample management plan, lab manual, monitoring of proper delivery;
• Provide real-time sample oversight and drive ongoing sample reconciliation to support selection of samples for analysis;
• Support Data analysis including processing of data files, curation and integration of datasets, generation of tables, figures and listings;
• Participates in or co-leads motivated and engaged teams in-line with Bayer’s VACC (Visionary, Architect, Catalyst, Coach) leadership standards by enabling, empowering, and supporting colleagues in a high-performance environment under a culture of psychological safety. As such, the BTE takes accountability for the respective outcomes and develops and maintains effective collaboration with study team members, diagnostic partners, external vendors and central labs;
• Evolves Translational Sciences Oncology’s unique value contribution by driving biomarker operation excellence and embracing a culture of creativity and innovation.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree;
• Extensive pharmaceutical industry experience and in-depth knowledge of clinical drug development;
• Clinical laboratory experience including involvement in the processing and/or analysis of clinical samples;
• Project management skills including planning, organizational and time management skills;
• Global vendor management experience;
• Critical reasoning skills including identification and resolution of complex problems;
• Detail oriented with the ability to work independently and manage multiple competing priorities;
• Proven project leadership skills, ability to successfully achieve results within multi-cultural and geographically diverse teams;
• Excellent oral/written communication skills;
• Applies Bayer’s VACC leadership behaviors;
• Demonstrates high self-awareness as well as system awareness;
• Pro-actively asks for and gives feedback;
• Focuses on outcomes: defines and deliver highest pipeline, team, talent, and organizational impact outcomes;
• Collaborates with accountability: collaborates and holds each other accountable in and across teams;
• Co-creates for customers: is close to the customer and co-creates solutions for their needs;
• Acts, learns fast and evolves: works in 90‑days cycles, applies learnings fast and continually develops;
• Is the best self and includes others: respects differences, embraces inclusion and shows up as the best self.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral-level degree with 3+ year relevant experience and discipline or Master's degree with 5+ years in a relevant experience and discipline.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $128,480.00 - $192,720.00. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.

This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least 09/02/2026.

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Notice for U.S. Visitors: All information on this site is subject to compliance with local rule and regulations as they may vary from time to time and across different geographies, including, without limitation, U.S. Executive Orders.

Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.

Location: United States : Massachusetts : Cambridge || United States : Massachusetts : Boston

Division: Pharmaceuticals