Principal Scientist/Associate Director, Clinical Biomarkers
LTZ Therapeutics
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Qualifications
- 5+ years of relevant experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
- In-depth expertise in biomarker plans for immuno-oncology clinical development.
- Ability to support and prioritize multiple projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead execution of clinical biomarker strategies for early-stage clinical trials.
- Oversee development and validation of clinical biomarker assays.
- Communicate data and strategies to stakeholders.
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PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST / ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, CLINICAL BIOMARKERS
Working closely with LTZ’s scientific and clinical teams, the Principal Scientist/Associate Director of Clinical Biomarkers will be the lead in the execution of scientific and strategic plans for translational studies of early-stage clinical trials. They will be responsible for the development and execution of clinical biomarker strategies, including the oversight of all cross-functional operational and scientific aspects of integrating biomarker assays into clinical trials.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Biomarker lead will be asked to:
- Develop, articulate, and lead the execution of actionable biomarker strategies across drug development stages, consistent with program development plans and regulatory strategies.
- Generate appropriate sections of project planning documents to outline, provide justification, and enable execution of the clinical biomarker strategy.
- Characterize tumor and immune profiling, pre- and post-treatment with myeloid cell activating bispecific antibodies.
- Oversee the development, validation, and execution of clinical biomarker assays, balancing the utilization of CRO’s and a strategic build-up and use of internal resources.
- Assess emerging technologies and establish technical platforms and assays to support biomarker research.
- Develop and direct scientifically accurate assays to translate preclinical data into clinical biomarkers for advancing LTZ’s clinical development program objectives.
- Contribute SME level knowledge of data, interpretation, and science to regulatory documents, investor communications, publications, etc.
- Communicate data and strategies to key internal and external stakeholders across LTZ.
- Other duties as required
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- PhD in immunology, cancer biology, or molecular and cellular biology with 5+ years of relevant experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry setting
- In-depth expertise in the development, execution, and oversight of biomarker plans for immuno-oncology clinical development
- Expertise in the development of biomarker assays and their implementation in clinical trials, and corresponding data analysis and interpretation
- Demonstrated scientific acumen and mechanistic understanding of cancer biology
- Ability to support and prioritize multiple projects as LTZ’s pipeline continues to evolve
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, driving strong science and results
- Demonstrated leadership, influencing, communication, and project management skills, with the ability to anticipate and solve problems.
- Experience and desire to motivate and develop others.
COMPENSATION
In addition to a competitive compensation package with stock options and a stock purchase plan, LTZ also offers a comprehensive benefits package for our employees and their families, which includes medical, dental, vision, and supplemental disability insurance. Relocation assistance is also available.
JOB TYPE
- Full-time
BENEFITS
·Medical insurance
·Supplemental disability insurance plans
·Relocation assistance
WORK AUTHORIZATION
WORK LOCATION
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
LTZ Therapeutics, Inc.is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing a work environment free of harassment and discrimination based upon a protected category, as well as an environment free from retaliation for protected activity
CONTACTS
- Seniority levelMid-Senior level
- Employment typeFull-time
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