Biomarker and Precision Medicine Lead

Location: Cambridge, MA / Morristown, NJ

About the role

As the Biomarker and Precision Medicine Lead, you’ll be developing and implementing translational medicine strategies for our robust pipeline in Immunology & Inflammation. This role is critical for identifying and validating biomarkers that predict patient response, demonstrate molecular activity, and correlate with clinical outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive biomarker and precision medicine strategies for research and development projects.
• Design approaches for implementing biomarkers in clinical studies using various platforms (omics, bioimaging, etc.).
• Provide scientific expertise in translating biological pathways to clinical markers.
• Review and interpret complex clinical and non-clinical data sets.
• Identify and validate novel biomarkers for patient selection and monitoring.
• Lead translational medicine sub-teams and coordinate biomarker identification efforts.
• Ensure timely execution of biomarker studies within budget constraints.
• Evaluate and select optimal platforms and methodologies for biomarker data generation.
• Monitor study progress and troubleshoot technical challenges.
• Maintain project documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including research scientists, clinicians, and data scientists.
• Engage with external key opinion leaders and research partners.
• Present strategies and results at internal and external meetings.
• Contribute to regulatory documents and scientific publications.
• Support business development activities related to biomarker strategies.

Requirements

• MD, MD/PhD, or PhD with 5+ years of experience in translational and/or clinical research.
• Demonstrated expertise in immunology, preferably in dermatologic and/or respiratory diseases.
• Strong understanding of biomarker development and implementation in clinical trials.
• Experience with various biomarker platforms and technologies.
• Proven track record in translational research.
• Excellence in written and verbal communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with bioinformatics and computational methods.
• Knowledge of biomarker assay development for clinical use.
• Publication record in relevant therapeutic areas.
• Experience in regulatory interactions.

Working Conditions

Office-based role in the US or France (Global Hybrid Policy).

Benefits

• Endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether through promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
• Thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
• High-quality healthcare, prevention, and wellness programs.
• At least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.