Mainz, Germany; London, United Kingdom; Munich, Germany | full time | Job ID: 10683

About the role:

As a member of the cross-functional Translational sub-team you will collaborate with a Translational Lead on the development and implementation of program-specific, integrated biomarker strategies from Ph1 to licensure, in alignment with clinical development objectives through contributing to the translation of preclinical results and approaches to clinical biomarker strategies supporting efficient clinical development of the assigned infectious disease assets.

Your main responsibilities are:

• Contributing to the translation of preclinical results and approaches to clinical biomarker strategies supporting efficient clinical development of the assigned infectious disease assets through data-driven decision making and regulatory compliance
• Partnering with clinical, technical, and scientific colleagues to contribute to the overall biomarker strategy and assist in its execution
• Provides biomarker and translational contributions to the integrated development plan, clinical development plan, and to regulatory study- or program-related documents such as clinical trial protocols, and -reports, investigator brochures, briefing documents, and market authorization applications
• Contributes to the execution of the translational and biomarker strategy in the assigned development program(s)

What you have to offer:

• PhD, PharmD, or MD/PhD in Immunology, Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Medicine, Virology or a related field with <4 years of relevant postdoctoral experience in academic, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology settings
• Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant working experience, preferably in industry settings
• Prior experience in infectious disease research or vaccine development
• Previous experience working with clinical samples and/or clinical biomarker assay development
• Experience with development and implementation of relevant biomarker and immunological assays, including ELISpot, ELISAs, flow cytometry, T cell-based assays, serological assays, etc.
• Demonstrated experience with innovative assay development and proven ability to effectively troubleshoot and solve complex problems. Experience in collaborating with external specialty laboratories is a plus
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team and ability to integrate cross-functional information
• Scientific accomplishments as evidenced by publications in peer reviewed journals

Your Benefits:

It's our priority to support you:

• Your flexibility: flexible hours | vacation account
• Your growth: Digital Learning | Performance & talent development | leadership development | Apprenticeships | LinkedIn Learning
• Your value: Your voice at the table | Culture on an equal footing | Opportunities to shape & impact | Support for your full potential
• Your health and lifestyle: Company bike
• Your mobility: Job ticket | Deutschlandticket
• Your life phases: Employer-funded pension | Childcare

Apply now

• We look forward to your application!

Apply to our Mainz, Germany; London, United Kingdom; Munich, Germany location by sending us your documents via our online form. For any questions, contact our talent acquisition team on: + 49 (0) 6131-9084-1291 (Monday-Friday from 1 PM to 3 PM CET).

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