Senior Principal Scientist, Oncology Translational Science and Clinical Biomarkers

- Alignment, risk mitigation & strategy implementation:  align with asset development team strategy.  Build critical scientific insight to identify gaps and risks, pro-actively develop mitigation plans.  Work with matrixed stakeholders to ensure implementation.

- Alignment, risk mitigation & strategy implementation:  align the development team strategy with broader portfolio strategy.  Build critical scientific insight to identify gaps and risks, pro-actively develop mitigation plans.  Work with matrixed stakeholders to ensure implementation.
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* Qualifications:

** PH.D., M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. with a minimum of 10 years' experience in oncology biomarker studies and translational clinical research
** Required

Experience and Skills:

*** Ability to demonstrate a broad understanding of the end-to-end drug and diagnostic development process, and specific expertise in oncology, preferably immuno-oncology
* Possess communication and analytical skills to regularly interface with a wide variety of stakeholders within the organization, as well as with external clinicians and scientists
* Track record in cross-functional, highly matrixed collaborative groups on drug discovery and/or clinical development
* Strong interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to function in a team environment
* A proven track record in biomedical research
* Demonstrated record of scientific scholarship and achievement
- Experience in clinical trial development and execution; clear strategic view on the translational needs in clinical studies; experience & familiarity with experimental and bioinformatic aspects of translational research and biomarker development
* Prior drug discovery experience in oncology
* Prior experience in communication with health authorities
* Specific expertise in immunology and/or immuno-oncology
* Experience in companion diagnostics development
* Project experience in biomarker discovery, biomarker and diagnostic development, and early or late drug development is desired.
** Los Angeles Residents Only:
** We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
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