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Principal Scientist, Companion Diagnostics, Translational Oncology

$156.9k/y-$247k/y

Merck

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Summary

Merck is seeking a Principal Scientist, Companion Diagnostics, Translational Oncology to join their team in Boston, MA. The role involves providing leadership for development and commercialization strategies for diagnostics and companion diagnostics.

About the Role

As a Principal Scientist, you will direct CDx/IVD development projects, lead cross-functional teams, interface with scientists and physicians, select assays and platforms, and serve as a subject matter expert. You will also participate in regulatory document preparation and meetings with global regulatory agencies, provide input into early-stage oncology programs, and evaluate new technologies.

About You

Required:

MD/PhD, MD or PhD.
Minimum of 7+ years of experience in industry or academic setting, preferably in both pharma and Dx settings.
Extensive experience with one or more major molecular biomarker platforms (i.e. NGS, IHC, PCR).
Demonstrated track record in the development of CDx.
High level of verbal and written communication skills including presentation capabilities to senior executives.

Preferred:

Experience in development of digital pathology algorithms/assays.
Experience with requirements for EU IVDR, China HGRAC, JPMA, and other global markets for CDx development/registration.
Deep technical knowledge in an area of interest such as circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA), immunohistochemistry / pathology, digital pathology.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including 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.
Eligibility for annual bonus and long-term incentive.

Merck

At Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than 130 years, we have brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines. We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world – and today, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We foster a diverse and inclusive global workforce and operate responsibly every day to enable a safe, sustainable and healthy future for all people and communities. For more information, visit www.merck.com. This site is intended for residents of the United States and Canada and their territories only. FLS: http://merck.us/3TKXNuZ

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