Global Precision Medicine Leader

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At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Global Precision Medicine Leader

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Will be the Precision Medicine leader (PML) for development of one or more programs and resume in this role strategic, clinical, scientific, technical and budgetary planning for the assigned projects. Act as an equal member of the Global Project Team. Will provide relevant Oncology expertise to GPT when evaluating and developing the Precision Medicine Strategy.
• Acts as thought partner to research leaders, proactively following early projects and taking an active role from pre-IND, assembling resources for subsequent biomarker activities on the project. Will draw on resources from across the organization to ensure delivery of stage- appropriate biomarkers.
• Ensures coordination of all aspects of biomarker delivery in synchronization with the drug R&D process, informed by deep understanding of clinical development in Oncology and state-of-the-art biomarker use in Oncology. Will own, source, and develop distinctive biomarker knowledge to support Bayer differentiation strategy, when necessary.
• Defines, communicates and executes on the biomarker strategy for each development program where he/she is PML; represents biomarker related aspects internally and externally in meetings with authorities and ethics committees, and with external key opinion leaders; builds and maintains network with academic institutions/diagnostic companies in Oncology. Will work closely with clinical leaders to ensure translational strategy has maximum success rate supported by a developable biomarker
• Leads via internal and external collaborations the development of biomarkers and/or segmentation tools for internal decision making and/or as intended part of the product definition, whether to measure response (to aid dose finding or as surrogate endpoint) or to identify patient segments
• Ensure regulatory compliance of biomarker activities and drives biomarker qualification processes
• Independently analyses, interprets, and presents results from biomarker analyses and draws scientifically valid conclusions that support and enable decision making
  

Who You Are

• Medical doctor (MD), PhD, or MD/PhD in relevant field (e.g., Pathology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or Genetics)
• Proven track record of clinical development in Oncology, incl. minimum 8 years of industry experience
• Strong understanding of disease pathophysiology and current therapeutics in oncology
• Focus on early-stage drug development, including experience implementing biomarkers in Phase I, regulatory framework for biosampling, and translational medicine in Oncology
• Outstanding scientific reputation as evidenced by multiple publications in peer reviewed journals and as speaker of conferences
• Strong network in the academic and clinical community of Oncology
• Strong leadership skills, comfortable to marshal resources from different parts of the organization
• Companion Diagnostic experience preferred
  

This role is also open in our other global locations (US and Germany).

YOUR APPLICATION

Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

Bayer is committed to providing barrier-free access and support-facilities for individuals with disabilities - during the application process and beyond. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to request any support / equipment they may need via the contact information below.

Location:

Switzerland : Basel-City : Basel

Division:

Pharmaceuticals

Reference Code:

510023