Scientist I, Translational Oncology and Clinical Reporting

Foundation Medicine, Inc.; Morrisville (NC); Híbrido; USD 114.000 - 143.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Foundation Medicine, Inc. in Boston, MA, seeks a Scientist I, Translational Oncology and Clinical Reporting to support personalized diagnostic reports through literature research, scientific analysis, and writing. You will work with Medical and Clinical Research teams to ensure concise, physician-focused content.

This regulated role requires collaboration across departments, development of new guidance from literature, and timely delivery while upholding patient data privacy standards.

Formación

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent in cancer biology or related field; OR
• MS with 7+ years of relevant work experience; OR
• BS with 10+ years of relevant work experience

Responsabilidades

• Identify, interpret, synthesize and summarize literature and sources relevant to Foundation Medicine's cancer genomic test.
• Collaborate with internal and external scientists and physicians to review and extend medical content.
• Generate new clinically-focused content based on literature and guidelines.
• Contribute to development and maintenance of Foundation Medicine's clinical oncology knowledgebase.
• Support additional research projects within TOCR and across departments.
• Communicate with stakeholders about patient genomics.
• Deliver on tight deadlines.
• Comply with FMI's attendance policies.

Educación

Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent in cancer biology, cell biology, genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, molecular oncology, translational medicine or similar field

MS with 7+ years of relevant work experience

BS with 10+ years of relevant work experience

Descripción del empleo

Scientist I, Translational Oncology and Clinical Reporting

• 400 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Full Time

About the Job

The Scientist I, Translational Oncology & Clinical Reporting (TOCR), makes essential contributions as both an individual contributor and as a part of a team in support of Foundation Medicine's medical reporting process by carrying out literature research, scientific analysis, and scientific writing. Regular, systematic review of scientific and medical sources completed by the scientist in this position inform the creation of a high-quality, personalized diagnostic report for each patient. Close consultation with Medical and Clinical Research teams facilitates report content creation that is concise, informative, and physician-focused. In this role, the Scientist I contributes to additional projects, both within and between departments, in support of broader TOCR and Foundation Medicine goals. These may include, but are not limited to, scientific, product, and technology development activities.

This is a regulated position and additional information may be available from QA on the qualifications for this role pertaining to regulatory guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, interpret, synthesize and succinctly summarize literature and other sources relevant to Foundation Medicine's comprehensive cancer genomic test.
• Collaborate with internal and external scientists and physicians to review, refine, and extend existing medical content.
• Generate new clinically-focused content and/or guidelines based on review of scientific literature, existing guidelines and other sources.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of Foundation Medicine's clinical oncology knowledgebase.
• Contribute to additional research and development projects, both within TOCR and between departments, in support of broader TOCR and Foundation Medicine goals.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders about scientific aspects of patient genomics.
• Deliver on tight deadlines.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Comply with FMI's attendance policies

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent in cancer biology, cell biology, genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, molecular oncology, translational medicine or similar field; OR,
• M.S. or equivalent with background in the fields above and 7+ years of relevant work experience; OR,
• B.S. or equivalent with background in the fields above and 10+ years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Postdoctoral or other relevant work experience
• Experience involving scientific and/or medical communications
• Disease genetics or clinical oncology experience
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly distill clear, complete, and succinct summaries from complex and potentially contradictory primary literature sources
• Ability to perform careful, detail-oriented work under deadline pressure
• Deep understanding of genetic and biochemical pathways
• Familiarity with current topics in cancer genome biology and targeted therapeutics
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of HIPAA and the importance of patient data privacy
• Commitment to reflect FMIs values: Integrity, Courage, and Passion

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Boston, MA is $114,350 - $142,900 per year. The salary range is commensurate with Foundation Medicine's compensation practice and considers factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, external market conditions, criticality of role, and internal equity. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for Foundation Medicine's benefits.

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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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