Senior Translational Biomarkers Scientist, Neuroscience

Merck; San Francisco (CA); Híbrido; USD 173 000 - 273 000; Tempo integral

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Annual bonus

Long-term incentive program

Benefits package

Resumo da oferta

Merck & Co., Inc. in San Francisco seeks a Principal Scientist to provide strategic biomarker leadership across Neuroscience programs, guiding translational and clinical biomarker strategies from early through late development.

The role emphasizes integrating disease biology, mechanism, pharmacodynamics, and patient heterogeneity to inform decisions on target engagement, dose, and patient stratification, while mentoring scientists and representing biomarker strategy in cross‑functional teams.

Qualificações

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent with 10+ years in neuroscience, translational medicine, biomarker science, or related fields.
• Experience developing and executing translational or clinical biomarker strategies.
• Ability to lead cross-functional scientific work in a matrixed environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and lead integrated biomarker strategies across Neuroscience programs.
• Translate biology and mechanism into translational hypotheses.
• Define how biomarkers inform biology, dose, and patient stratification.
• Serve as biomarker representative on cross-functional teams.
• Lead interpretation of biomarker and clinical data to actionable recommendations.
• Mentor biomarker scientists and drive collaborations.
• Drive publications, presentations, and external partnerships.

Conhecimentos

Biomarker strategy development

Translational biomarker science

Cross-functional leadership

Data interpretation

Strategic thinking

Scientific communication

Biostatistics / bioinformatics

Formação académica

Ph.D./M.D. or equivalent advanced scientific degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Merck & Co., Inc. in San Francisco seeks a Principal Scientist to provide strategic biomarker leadership across Neuroscience programs, guiding translational and clinical biomarker strategies from early through late development.

The role emphasizes integrating disease biology, mechanism, pharmacodynamics, and patient heterogeneity to inform decisions on target engagement, dose, and patient stratification, while mentoring scientists and representing biomarker strategy in cross‑functional teams.