Biomarker Experimental Medicine Lead
Publication date:
07 September 2024Workload:
100%- Place of work:Basel
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The Position
A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love.
That’s what makes us Roche.
In Roche’s Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development organization (pRED ), we make transformative medicines for patients in order to tackle some of the world’s toughest unmet healthcare needs. At pRED, we are united by our mission to transform science into medicines. Together, we create a culture defined by curiosity, responsibility and humility, where our talented people are empowered and inspired to bring forward extraordinary life-changing innovation at speed.
This position is part of the Translational Medicine Group in the Ophthalmology department, which is rapidly growing and innovating. Roche, along with Genentech, has a strong pipeline of Ophthalmology medicines and is expanding its leading portfolio in retinal and front of the eye diseases. With global partnerships and collaboration, Roche offers ample opportunities for drug development and career growth in Ophthalmology.
The opportunity
We are offering a unique opportunity to join our Ophthalmology Biomarker team in Basel. Currently, we are a team of six biomarker scientists with different backgrounds in biochemistry, cell-biology, molecular biology, and experimental ophthalmology that we apply to diseases like age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and dry eye disease.
We are looking for a biomarker leader with strong experience in translational science that can complement our team as an individual contributor and matrix team leader.
Based on molecular understanding of relevant disease pathomechanisms, the Biomarker Experimental Medicine Leader (BEML) is accountable for the development and implementation of forward and reverse translational biomarker strategies during pre-clinical and clinical phases of individual drug development programs or research collaboration focused on benefiting multiple programs in line with the project and disease area strategy. The BEML implements biomarker-related activities for quantifying drug response and selecting patients (personalized healthcare).
The BEML leads the BioX (Bioanalytical, Biosample and Biomarker) Expert Team as a Matrix Leader and is a member of preclinical and clinical drug development and project teams. The BEML provides scientific and strategic input into the overall drug and clinical development plans and ensures that biomarker-related activities are fit-for-purpose and drive decision making.
Furthermore, the BEML collaborates with academic, industry, internal and external experts, and service providers in biomarker, experimental medicine and natural history studies in relevant Ophthalmic diseases for the identification and evaluation of biomarkers of disease and novel clinical trial endpoints.
Who you are
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PhD and/or MD degree with at least 8-10 years prior relevant experiences in research, industry or clinical setting supported by strong publication record or equivalent contributions. Among these, you should have at least completed 5 years of exposure to translational and/or clinical development of biomarkers (including protein, metabolites, genetic, imaging and functional biomarkers) in the context of pharmaceutical industry either in the research or clinical setting.
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You are able to lead cross-functional matrix teams, drive team decisions and project needs, and prioritize work to focus on individual goals and team deliverables.
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You have a good understanding of methodological and bioanalytical approaches and the ability to generate, integrate and interpret pre-clinical, clinical and drug development data to enable proof of biology, dose selection, and safety across clinical programs.
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You are a team player with easy integration into a pro-active and global organization and have strong networking skills, capable of working independently, and you enjoy working in a team where there are no single heroes.
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You have strong presentation and communication skills and are fluent in English
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You are a strategist of innovation, see the big picture, are goal-oriented, have a strong drive, analytical mindset and motivation to achieve excellence and have the ability to distill complex issues plus develop and clearly articulate solutions.
Preferred:
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Prior experience in Ophthalmology is a valuable asset.
Your Location
This position is based in Basel
Our commitment
Roche commits to recognising talent and aptitude. We prioritize encouraging and supporting our employees on their personal journeys by providing a safe, creative space to help them reflect, make decisions and grow in their career.
We are confident that we find the most innovative solutions by gaining different perspectives, asking and answering hard questions, and challenging the status quo. Roche embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious yet enthusiastic way; we are devoted to building a team that represents a range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
Who we are
At Roche, more than 100,000 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.
Basel is the headquarters of the Roche Group and one of its most important centres of pharmaceutical research. Over 10,700 employees from over 100 countries come together at our Basel/Kaiseraugst site, which is one of Roche`s largest sites. Read more .
Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees also benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.
Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.