Principal Scientist, Biomarker Operations Project Management

Job Description

As a Principal Scientist in Biomarker Operations within the Translational Medicine department, you will lead a dedicated team responsible for outsourced biomarker data generation across our clinical portfolio. You will drive operational strategy, ensure project excellence, and foster the growth and development of your group. This role is pivotal in delivering high-quality biomarker assay data for clinical trials and translational research, directly impacting our pipeline.

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Primary Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Development:

• With your team, plan, execute, and oversee outsourced biomarker data generation projects (e.g., omics assays) from conception through data delivery.
• Advocate for team members' work and career progression, fostering a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Project Management:

• Ensure clear deliverables, timelines, and resource allocation for all projects.
• Implement risk management plans, proactively resolve issues, and maintain compliance at every stage of the process.

Technical Expertise:

• Serve as a subject matter expert in biomarker assay technologies, guiding assay selection, platform comparisons, and technical decision-making.
• Continuously monitor internal and external trends, risks, gaps, and opportunities to keep the team at the forefront of innovation.

Operational Excellence:

• Develop and implement streamlined workflows to maximize efficiency and data quality.
• Ensure accurate tracking and accessibility of project information and maintain effective verbal and written communication internally and externally.
• Identify and resolve conflicting stakeholder needs.
• Ensure a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with other operational and scientific leaders to support a cohesive and agile unit that advances translational and clinical research.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's (with 10 years), Master's (with 7 years) or Ph.D./Pharm. D. (with 5 years) in a scientific or technological field of study and relevant experience

Required Experience and Skills:

• Demonstrated success in outsourced biomarker assay data generation and team management
• Strong project management skills, with a track record of delivering high-quality data efficiently and compliantly.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Experience in drug discovery or clinical research
• Experience operating in a highly collaborative, matrixed, and fast-paced environment

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Required Skills:
Biomarker Development, Biomarker Research, Clinical Research, Clinical Trial Development, Clinical Trials, Data Generation, Outsourcing Management, Project Management, Project Outsourcing, Translational Research

Preferred Skills:

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The salary range for this role is
$187,000.00 - $294,400.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.- Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at .

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Employee Status:
Regular

Relocation:
Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:
No

Travel Requirements:
10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid

Shift:
1st - Day

Valid Driving License:
No

Hazardous Material(s):
NA

Job Posting End Date:
01/20/2026
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Requisition ID: R378353