Senior Director, Biomarker and Translational Sciences

Seismic Therapeutic
Watertown, MA
Category Research
Job Description
Role Overview

Seismic is seeking an experienced biomarker and translational sciences leader to build and lead the group that supports the generation of data at the heart of our development decisions.

What You Will Do

You will be accountable for biomarker and bioanalytical assays and analyses, including pharmacokinetic (PK), immunogenicity, receptor occupancy, and pharmacodynamic (PD) assays, across our portfolio of research-stage and clinical-stage immunology programs.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This is a terrific opportunity for an accomplished immunologist and assay scientist to build and lead our biomarker and translational sciences group and join our small, dynamic and high-performing team.

Requirements

  • PhD in immunology, biochemistry, or related discipline
  • 12+ years of post-doctoral, group leadership experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
  • Hands-on expertise in assay development for protein-based therapeutics
  • Knowledge of GLP and GCP requirements, regulatory guidance for bioanalytical method validation and immunogenicity testing, and fit-for-purpose approaches to biomarker assay validation
  • Demonstrated success advancing research-stage programs through IND and into the clinic
  • Proven experience overseeing bioanalytical CROs and biomarker vendors
  • Experience building, leading, and developing teams of senior scientists and operations staff working across multiple projects
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