Lead cross-functional teams of scientists to establish first clinical biomarker plans for discovery stage compounds
Develop and validate novel assays
Analyze and interpret data, and prepare strategy to support decision making for assets
Lead and shape the design and execution of program translational strategies integrating disease and pathway approaches
Collaborate with Discovery, Precision Measures leadership, Data Science & Digital Health to establish strategies for clinical biomarkers
Partner with Discovery leads to integrate clinical translational science findings into evolving programs
Lead and drive efforts to engage in collaborations with external partners/academic institutions

PhD, MD or MD/PhD required
Minimum of 6-12 years of industry or relevant experience in neuroscience biomarker development
Depth of experience with several different therapeutic platforms preferred (biologics, small molecules, gene/RNA)
Fluid biomarker, assay development and proteomic experience required
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills
Track record of developing and implementing impactful biomarker and translational plans
Experience leading matrix teams is required
Training in molecular biology or basic neuroscience is strongly preferred
Subspecialty training in neuropsychiatry is preferred
Dynamic entrepreneurial mindset

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
short
and long-term disability
business accident insurance
group legal insurance
pension plan
savings plan (401(k))
long-term incentive program
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time
40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time
up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member
Caregiver Leave – 10 days
Volunteer Leave – 4 days
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours

Director, Discovery Translational Biomarker Lead – Neuropsychiatry

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