Director of Molecular Pathology, Translational Molecular Biomarkers Job

Director of Molecular Pathology, Translational Molecular Biomarkers-RES001613

Description

Merck & Co., Inc. Kenilworth, N.J., U.S.A. known as Merck in the United States and Canada, is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company – one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of an individual like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


Utilizing the technologies of Flow Cytometry, Molecular Pathology, Immunochemistry, Mass Spectroscopy and Genomics, the Translational Molecular Biomarkers (TMB) is responsible for clinical biomarkers in all therapeutic areas and in all phases of clinical development at Merck Research Laboratories. Candidate should have a strong interest in Translational Sciences.

The individual will have the following responsibilities:

- Lead a group of senior scientists in the development and validation of tissue-based assays, primarily Immunohistochemistry assays.
- Train and continuously develop biomarker scientists.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in Immunohistochemistry and other tissue-based assays development and fit-for-purpose validation.
- Serve as biomarker lead for programs in all therapeutic areas, especially in ImmunoOncology.
- Interface with scientists in Discovery and Clinical Development in the execution of biomarker strategies.
- Execute and coordinate the development and fit-for-purpose validation of Immunohistochemistry and other tissue-based assays within TMB and outside laboratories.
- Execute and coordinate the analysis of clinical samples within TMB and outside laboratories.
- Write memos, final reports and publications summarizing data.
- Write, update and provide training on laboratory SOPs.
- Work on improvement processes within Molecular Pathology, such as enhancement of the group’s quantitative image analysis capabilities and multiplexed analyses.

Qualifications

Education:

- Required: Ph.D, MS, or BA/BS degree in a Life Science field (i.e. Biochemistry, Immunology, etc.)
- Preferred: An MD or DVM with United States Board Certification in Anatomical Pathology

Required:

- At least 10 years (Ph.D.), 15 years (MS) or 20 years (BA/BS) of academic or industry experience in tissue-based assay development and validation.
- Proven scientific/leadership expertise
- Demonstrated strong record of scientific achievement (publications, patents, etc.)
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Be able to work independently; strong leadership skills
- Ability to execute within a matrixed organization

Preferred:

- Knowledge of drug development process and translational medicine.
- Industry experience
- Experience in clinical development/operation or managing the implementation of biomarker assays in support of drug development.
- Project management experience interfacing with discovery, clinical development and operational teams.

Our employees are the key to our company’s success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Our Company’s benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives. If you need an accommodation for the application process please email us at staffingaadar@merck.com.

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Job: Research Science Generic

Job Title:Dir, Research Science

Primary Location: NA-US-NJ-Rahway

Employee Status: Regular

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Number of Openings: 1

Company Trade Name:Merck