Translational Sciences Lead

Bayer AG; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 273,000 - 409,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision care

Dental care

Retirement plan

PTO and sick leave

Job summary

Bayer AG is seeking a Translational Sciences Lead to advance oncology programs with a bench‑to‑bedside translation strategy. You will lead global development, define strategic direction, and drive precision medicine initiatives including companion diagnostics decisions.

You will collaborate across functions to maximize program success, shaping product value and differentiation from early development through registration. A senior leader with deep biomarker expertise is expected.

Qualifications

• MD and/or PhD in Biochemistry, molecular Biology, or Genetics or equivalent.
• Scientific excellence demonstrated by peer‑reviewed publications.
• Extensive experience in drug development and pharmacological studies.

Responsibilities

• Develop end-to-end translation strategies for development programs.
• Set vision and strategic direction for assigned programs and precision medicine.
• Drive patient segmentation and proof of mechanism for product differentiation.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Biomedical research

Education

MD or PhD in Biochemistry, molecular biology, or genetics

Job description

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At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Translational Sciences Lead

The Translational Sciences Lead (TSL) is pivotal in advancing our oncology portfolio, creating significant impact through the progression of global development programs and pipeline expansion from early target assessment through life cycle management. As a TSL, you set the vision and strategic direction for assigned programs, ensuring state-of-the‑art precision medicine, including all aspects of patient segmentation and proof of mechanism for product differentiation from pre‑D1 through registration, including companion diagnostics strategies as appropriate.

You will build and execute an end‑to‑end Translation strategy, providing translational science leadership for global development programs with full decision‑making authority. Collaborating with cross‑functional teams, you drive the creation and maintenance of a bench‑to‑bedside and back strategy to maximize the success of development programs, significantly shaping the value of the product and driving data‑driven decisions and competitive drug labels. Your role is crucial in driving value and differentiation of oncology assets based on scientific hypotheses from the early stages of development.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Translational Sciences Lead are to:

• Develop, implement and maintain end‑to‑end Translation strategies for development programs;
• Sets the vision and strategic direction of assigned programs ensuring state‑of‑the‑art precision medicine;
• Drive all aspects of patient segmentation and proof of mechanism for product differentiation through registration including companion diagnostics;
• Is accountable for shaping technical excellence within organization by driving core projects, people, and innovation under a peer‑reviewed setting;
• Shape the value of products through data‑driven decisions and competitive labeling;
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to maximize program success;
• Drive value and differentiation of oncology assets from early development stages.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• MD and/or PhD in Biochemistry, molecular Biology, or Genetics or equivalent;
• Demonstrated ability to integrate innovation to advance Precision Medicine in oncology;
• Scientific excellence: Demonstrated by a track record of relevant basic and/or translational research documented in peer reviewed publications;
• Extensive experience in drug development and pharmacological studies;
• Proven track record in leading global development programs;
• Strong strategic thinking and innovation skills;
• Ability to collaborate flexibly across functions and lead with authority;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Experience in precision medicine and patient segmentation strategies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 12+ years of industry experience in the field of biomarkers/precision medicine with proven track record of successful leadership in this field

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $ 272,880.00 - $409,320.00. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.

This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least 09/04/2026.

YOUR APPLICATION

Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs.

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

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Location: United States : Massachusetts : Cambridge