Senior Translational Biomarkers Lead – Oncology

MSD; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 256,000 - 403,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD is seeking a Distinguished Scientist, Translational Clinical Biomarkers in Rahway, NJ, overseeing biomarker strategy from pre‑clinical to late‑phase trials. You will lead PhD/MD-level researchers and align biomarker programs across oncology platforms to deliver clinically actionable insights.

The role demands 15+ years in translational biomarker studies, strong leadership, and experience with biomarker discovery, diagnostics development, and regulatory interactions.

Qualifications

• Ph.D./MD or MD/Ph.D. with extensive oncology biomarker experience.
• Proven leadership in translational biomarker programs across development stages.
• Experience communicating with health authorities and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a biomarker center of excellence with PhD/MD scientists.
• Oversee translational biomarker efforts across oncology programs.
• Develop hypothesis-driven biomarker plans and statistical analysis.
• Collaborate with clinical, regulatory and discovery teams to implement biomarker strategies.
• Drive publication of biomarker and translational research findings.
• Engage external KOLs to advance collaborations and insights.

Skills

Antibody Drug Conjugates

Biomarkers

Clinical Oncology

Clinical Studies

Diagnostics Development

Leadership

People Management

Strategic

Translational Research

Education

Ph.D. or MD or MD/Ph.D.

Job description

MSD is seeking a Distinguished Scientist, Translational Clinical Biomarkers in Rahway, NJ, overseeing biomarker strategy from pre‑clinical to late‑phase trials. You will lead PhD/MD-level researchers and align biomarker programs across oncology platforms to deliver clinically actionable insights.

The role demands 15+ years in translational biomarker studies, strong leadership, and experience with biomarker discovery, diagnostics development, and regulatory interactions.