Senior Director, Precision Medicine, Biomarker Lead - Solid Tumor

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Armonk (NY); Hybrid; USD 233,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Director in Precision Medicine to lead innovative biomarker strategies in oncology. This pivotal role involves overseeing the development and execution of clinical biomarker strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-quality implementation. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, emotional intelligence, and extensive experience in oncology drug development. Join a diverse and inclusive culture that offers comprehensive benefits, including health programs and equity awards, while making a significant impact in the field of precision medicine.

Benefits

Health and wellness programs

Fitness centers

Equity awards

Annual bonuses

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 12+ years in pharmaceutical or biotech industry, with 5+ years in oncology clinical drug development.
• Strong managerial experience and ability to deliver results for complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of biomarker strategies for oncology programs.
• Manage and mentor a team in precision medicine strategy.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Project Management

Communication Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Education

Ph.D. or MD equivalent

Job description

The Senior Director, Precision Medicine, Biomarker Lead - Solid Tumor role is critical for the successful execution of Regeneron biomarker strategies. Will be accountable for leading a team responsible for overseeing the development and execution of biomarker strategies for the burgeoning Oncology Portfolio in Clinical Development at Regeneron. This is a strategic role responsible for independently designing, developing, communicating at senior levels and overseeing the implementation of clinical biomarker strategies across key programs in early and late stage drug development. Further, this role is responsible for providing subject matter expertise to drive successful relationships with both internal groups at Regeneron as well as external KOLs. Oncology programs comprise nearly half of the overall growing Regeneron development portfolio, including novel modalities, targets and combination therapies.

This role has a 3-day onsite minimum requirement in either Armonk, NY, Basking Ridge, NJ, or Cambridge, MA.

As a Senior Director in Precision Medicine, a typical day may include the following:

• Present strategy-driven biomarker packages at senior leader meetings
• Ability to provide strategic leadership and gain the broad, cross-functional alignment of biomarker strategies.
• Develop strategic vision and lead implementation for clinical biomarkers that will broadly enable advances in target identification, indication selection, early indication of biological activity and patient stratification/selection
• Management and mentorship of growing precision medicine strategy lead team
• Oversight and management of Precision Medicine deliverables for the overall oncology portfolio; responsible for end to end, high-quality implementation and execution of strategy
• Collaborate with Oncology Research and product development teams to facilitate appropriate incorporation of Precision Medicine strategies for molecules in discovery phases (leading to candidate molecule selection) and to further clinical development in Oncology.
• Accountable for ensuring that biomarker assays are fit-for-purpose (whether developed and validated internally or externally)
• Collaborate with internal Regeneron functional groups (including Discovery Research, Molecular Profiling, Regeneron Genetics Center, DNAcore, BioAnalysis, etc.) to develop plan for validation and application of research assays

This role may be for you if:

• You have strong managerial experience as well as you possess high emotional intelligence, organizational skills and effective team leadership skills
• You have the ability to drive, manage, complete and deliver results for complex multi-functional projects
• Thrive in a matrixed environment by effectively collaborating across multiple teams and departments, demonstrating strong communication and organizational skills to achieve common goals

To be considered for this role, you must have a Ph.D. and/or MD equivalent. Additionally, 12+ years experience participating effectively on cross-disciplinary teams in pharmaceutical or biotech industry, including a minimum of 5 years in oncology clinical drug development is required.

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive and diverse culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which often include (depending on location) health and wellness programs, fitness centers, equity awards, annual bonuses, and paid time off for eligible employees at all levels!

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

For roles in which the hired candidate will be working in the U.S., the salary ranges provided are shown in accordance with U.S. law and apply to U.S.-based positions. For roles which will be based in Japan and/or Canada, the salary ranges are shown in accordance with the applicable local law and currency. If you are outside the U.S, Japan or Canada, please speak with your recruiter about salaries and benefits in your location.

Please note that certain background checks will form part of the recruitment process. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose of carrying out such checks is for Regeneron to verify certain information regarding a candidate prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work, educational qualifications etc.

Salary Range (annually): $233,700.00 - $389,500.00