Executive Director, Translational Oncology Biomarkers

Merck; Upper Gwynedd Township (Montgomery County); Híbrido; USD 256.000 - 403.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement benefits including 401(k)

Paid holidays and vacation

Descripción de la vacante

Merck is seeking a Distinguished Scientist, Translational Clinical Biomarkers to lead a Biomarker Center of Excellence in oncology. You will supervise PhD-/MD-level scientists, develop end-to-end biomarker strategies from pre-FIH to Phase 3, and align translational plans with portfolio strategy in a multi-site environment.

Reporting to the Translational Clinical Biomarker head, you will drive hypothesis-driven research, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to regulatory

Formación

• Extensive experience in clinical trial development and translational biomarker work.
• Proven leadership in a matrixed, cross-functional environment.
• Strong publication record and biomedical research achievements.
• Deep knowledge of end-to-end biomarker and diagnostic development.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee translational biomarker efforts across oncology clinical development programs.
• Lead PhD/MD-level scientists and develop end-to-end biomarker strategies.
• Collaborate with clinical, translational, informatics and diagnostic teams.
• Interface with health authorities and external collaborators; drive publication.

Conocimientos

Biomarker strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Translational research

Clinical trial development

Data interpretation

Stakeholder communication

Matrixed team leadership

Educación

PhD/MD with 15+ years oncology biomarker experience

Descripción del empleo

Merck is seeking a Distinguished Scientist, Translational Clinical Biomarkers to lead a Biomarker Center of Excellence in oncology. You will supervise PhD-/MD-level scientists, develop end-to-end biomarker strategies from pre-FIH to Phase 3, and align translational plans with portfolio strategy in a multi-site environment.

Reporting to the Translational Clinical Biomarker head, you will drive hypothesis-driven research, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to regulatory