Clinical Biomarker Strategy Lead (Temporary Assignment)

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Scientific Leadership

• Act as the scientific, strategic, and tactical Biomarker Development (BMD) lead at the project level, shaping and driving impactful biomarker strategies.
• Translate disease biology and mechanistic insights into clinically relevant, actionable biomarker plans.
• Lead biomarker and diagnostic discussions within project teams and deliver high‑quality input at governance meetings.

Biomarker Strategy & Execution

• Own the biomarker strategy across project, indication, and study levels.
• Collaborate with clinical study leads and biomarker experts to design and implement fit‑for‑purpose biomarker solutions.
• Guide endorsement, execution, and interpretation of biomarker activities spanning multiple modalities (genetic, genomic, soluble, cellular, imaging, digital).

Cross‑Functional Leadership

• Lead and coordinate a matrixed group of biomarker scientists, clinical partners, and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Represent BMD in therapeutic area committees and contribute to clinical protocol development and operational milestone reviews.
• Partner with research, translational data science, and clinical development colleagues to enable biomarker‑driven decision‑making.

Scientific Communication

• Interpret and contextualize biomarker results and communicate findings through abstracts, presentations, and peer‑reviewed publications.
• Identify, evaluate, and advocate for innovative biomarker technologies to support clinical differentiation and optimize patient selection.

Qualifications & Experience

• MD, MD/PhD, or PhD with postdoctoral or equivalent research experience.
• At least 5 years of industry experience in Pharma or Biotech.
• Strong scientific or clinical expertise in immunology or immune‑mediated diseases.
• Proven track record in translational science and biomarker strategy in early and/or late clinical development.
• Experience applying biomarkers to support clinical decision‑making (pharmacodynamics, efficacy, disease deconvolution, response characterization, patient stratification, precision medicine).
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate omics‑based data (genomics, genetics, proteomics) in a clinical context.
• Strong experience working in global, cross‑functional matrix teams with excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to balance strategic vision with detailed execution, combined with scientific curiosity and an innovative mindset.
• Skilled at engaging KOLs and external stakeholders.
• Fluent in English; additional languages such as German, French, or Italian are an advantage.