Director of Scientific Affairs, Epidemiology

KOB Solutions, Inc.; Rockville (MD); Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

KOB Solutions, Inc. is expanding in the biomarker space and seeks a Director of Scientific Affairs, Epidemiology to lead population studies and guide study design, data harmonization, and interpretation of results.

You will build partnerships across biobanks, government, and pharma, drive collaborations, and help shape product strategy through field insights. Remote role open in US/Europe with travel.

Qualifications

• PhD in epidemiology, biostatistics, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience compiling and analyzing biomarker data across large cohorts or biobanks.
• Experience with high-plex proteomic data is a major plus.
• Understanding of protein detection assays and their applications.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain complex data.
• Business acumen and talent for building relationships and negotiating.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with biobanks, large cohort studies, government, and pharma teams.
• Advise customers on study design, compiling and harmonizing data across cohorts, and interpreting results.
• Identify unmet needs in population-scale biomarker research and show where the technology can impact.
• Drive reference collaborations and scientific partnerships leading to published papers.
• Collaborate with sales teams and field scientists to identify opportunities and develop solutions.
• Bring insights from the field to R&D and product managers to shape the roadmap.
• Serve as a scientific spokesperson at conferences and deliver webinars, blogs, and presentations.

Skills

Biomarker data analysis

Cohort studies

High-plex proteomics

Protein detection assays

Science communication

Business acumen

Education

PhD in epidemiology/biostatistics or related

Job description

My client is expanding into a new area of biomarker technology and seeks a Director of Scientific Affairs, Epidemiology space to lead its work with large cohort and population studies.

The ideal candidate will take on the following responsibilities:

• Build relationships with biobanks, large cohort studies, government, and pharma teams.
• Advise customers on study design, compiling and harmonizing data across cohorts, and interpreting results.
• Identify unmet needs in population-scale biomarker research, and show where the technology can make an impact.
• Drive reference collaborations and scientific partnerships that lead to published papers.
• Collaborate with sales teams and field application scientists to identify opportunities and develop creative solutions.
• Bring insights from the field to R&D and product managers to help shape the product roadmap.
• Serve as a scientific spokesperson at conferences, and create and deliver webinars, blogs, and presentations.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:

• PhD in epidemiology, biostatistics, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience compiling and analyzing biomarker data across large cohorts or biobanks.
• Experience with high-plex proteomic data is a major plus.
• Understanding of protein detection assays and their applications.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex data to any audience.
• Business acumen, with a talent for building relationships and negotiating well.
• Creative, collaborative, and self-motivated, with a track record of taking initiative.
• High standards, close attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
• Willing to travel 50%.

This role is also open to exceptional early-career candidates, including postdocs.

This position is remote and can be based anywhere in the US or Europe, with regular travel including some overnight stays.