Lead, coach and mentor a global team of approximately 15 experienced scientific leaders and technical experts to ensuring quality and timely delivery and acceleration of clinical study data
Engage with senior R&D leaders and collaborate with global cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless integration of Translational Research in R&D success
Manage the strategic direction and operational execution of biomarker, immunogenicity, and bioanalytical lab assay development and sample testing
Partner with Clinical Pharmacology Modelling & Simulation (CPMS) colleagues in the Research Units on Systems and Tools development and deployment
Provide oversight for clinical biomarker operations, lab operational study management and central lab activities to ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency globally
Ensure global compliance with GCP, regulatory requirements, and industry standards for biomarker, immunogenicity, and bioanalytical research, biobank management, lab operational studies and central lab activities
Manage the global budget, resources, and infrastructure for Translational Research team, optimizing allocation to meet strategic objectives

Requirements

PhD in relevant scientific discipline eg Immunology
Demonstrated leadership skills in an R&D environment in vaccinology/ immunology/infectious diseases
Strong expertise in translational research, including biomarker development and early-stage clinical studies
Proven leadership experience with a track record of strategic planning and execution
In-depth knowledge of GCP, regulatory requirements, and guidelines pertaining to biomarker and bioanalytical research, lab operational studies and central lab activities
Strong understanding of current trends and advancements in platform technologies and their application in clinical development
Deep understanding of the drug development process and the application and value of Translational Research in advancing clinical development and project acceleration
Familiarity with regulatory requirements for vaccine research and development
Track record of scientific publications and contributions to the field of vaccines

Benefits

health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
retirement benefits
paid holidays
vacation
paid caregiver/parental and medical leave

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

biomarker developmentimmunogenicitybioanalytical researchclinical study data managementclinical pharmacology modellingsample testingstrategic planningoperational executiondrug development processplatform technologies

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingmentoringcollaborationoversightcommunicationstrategic directionresource managementteam managementproblem-solving

Certifications

PhD in Immunology