Scientific Manager, Oncology Biomarker Development

Switzerland, Basel-City, Basel

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• Job facts

Roche/Genentech are at the forefront of developing ground-breaking new medicines and consistently push the boundaries of conventional thinking and embrace innovation across our business. With a strong pipeline, we are looking for highly motivated people to support global teams in translating our understanding of cancer biology to accelerate development of personalized therapies and diagnostics to transform clinical practice

We are offering an opportunity for a Scientific Manager to join our global team in Basel.

In this role you lead and drive the biomarker development efforts supporting the Genentech/Roche pipeline in hematological malignancies.

You provide strategic guidance and technical expertise and ensure the implementation and execution of biomarker and Companion Diagnostics (CDx) strategies in global development and medical affairs studies and projects (sponsored studies, investigator-initiated studies and research collaborations).

You collaborate with the Global Medical Affairs function and affiliated organizations within Medical Affairs in support of the development and commercialization of Genentech/Roche Oncology therapeutics.

As single point of contact for Affiliates you take care of questions translational research/ CDx development.

You provide expert scientific advice to commercial teams in connection with the launch and commercialization of pharmaceuticals with a Companion Diagnostic.

You identify and set up strategically and/or scientifically relevant biomarker collaborations to address data gaps in the context of drug and CDx development and implementation with key investigators and therapeutic experts and thought leaders.

Partnering with the International Medical Director you critically review clinical and biomarker study proposals from therapeutic experts and develop recommendations for the organization.

You represent the company as member or co/chair in external committees such as translational research committees. You do publish in high quality scientific, technical or medical journals and represent OBD externally through presentations at key internal and external meetings and conferences.

You also lead the development of biomarker-related educational and training programs (e.g. for internal use at the global and Affiliate level, physicians, pathologists).

What else are we offering?

We are dedicated to support our staff in development of their knowledge and skills and offer further career opportunities locally and globally where people demonstrate talent and aptitude.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a committed individual thrilled to apply their deep scientific expertise to lead and drive biomarker development efforts. In addition, we’d like you to bring:

• PhD, MD or PhD/MD degree in a relevant scientific field (e.g. pathology, molecular biology, hematology, cancer biology, molecular oncology). You have 3+ years post-doctoral experience in basic or translational research either in an academic and/or industry setting and 4+ years’ experience in late stage clinical development (Phase II/III) and/or medical affairs


• Experience in clinical drug development and biomarkers is beneficial, including basic or advanced understanding of critical development functions, e.g. Clinical Pharmacology, Regulatory, Safety, Operations, Biostatistics, etc.


• Experience in, and / or knowledge of, companion diagnostic development is preferred. Substantial expertise in hematology, oncology, personalized healthcare approaches, and translational research is highly desirable


• Confirmed ability to work independently as well as in a matrix environment: you collaborate effectively and you are able to influence teams and functions


• Excellent presentation and communication skills


• Ability to travel (20%)

Ready to apply?

• Who we areAt Roche, 94,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.
  
  Roche is an equal opportunity employer.


• Job facts
  
  
  
  • Location Switzerland, Basel-City, Basel
  
  
  • Function Research & Development
  
  
  • Subfunction Research
  
  
  • Schedule Full time
  
  
  • Job level Individual contributor
  
  
  • Job type Regular
  
  
  • Division Roche Pharmaceuticals
  
  
  • Posted since 2019/02/04
  
  
  • Job-ID 201901-102132
  
  


• Get in touchMrs. Perle Nganga


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