Associate Director, Clinical Biomarker

• Lead global clinical biomarker strategy for solid tumor oncology in partnership with cross-functional teams
• Design and implement biomarker and companion diagnostic initiatives throughout the drug development continuum
• Oversee biomarker assay development and validation, including assay design, proficiency testing, and analytical/clinical validation
• Direct analysis and interpretation of biomarker data to inform go/no-go decisions and trial advancement
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders and translate biomarker data into strategy recommendations
• Serve as scientific leader and subject matter expert in scientific discussions, program strategy, and clinical-stage projects
• Manage external partnerships with academic institutions, CROs, and industry partners
• Contribute to regulatory submissions related to biomarker strategies and companion diagnostics
• Champion biomarker-related publications and thought leadership in oncology drug development

Requirements

• PhD or MD/PhD in a relevant scientific discipline
• 5+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology settings, focusing on biomarker science in oncology
• Deep expertise in biomarker discovery, clinical assay development, and validation
• Experience designing and analyzing biomarker-driven clinical trials
• Strong experience in pre-clinical oncology research and drug discovery
• Demonstrated leadership in translational medicine
• Track record of successful biomarker strategies leading to regulatory submissions, approvals, or high-impact publications
• Experience managing cross-functional and cross-institutional teams
• Excellent communication, reporting, and presentation skills
• Ability to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments
• Ability to mentor junior scientists and project teams
• Strong publication record and/or regulatory contributions in oncology clinical development
• Mandarin language proficiency is required

Core Competencies

Expertise in leading clinical biomarker strategy and assay development in oncology, with a strong focus on regulatory submissions and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to analyze biomarker data and communicate strategic recommendations effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• PhD Or MD/PhD In Relevant Scientific Discipline
• 5+ Years Experience In Pharmaceutical Or Biotechnology Settings
• Deep Expertise In Biomarker Discovery And Clinical Assay Development
• Strong Experience In Pre-Clinical Oncology Research And Drug Discovery
• Mandarin Language Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Biomarker Strategy Development
• Assay Design And Validation
• Biomarker Data Analysis
• Clinical Trial Design
• Regulatory Submissions
• Translational Medicine Leadership
• Biomarker-Driven Clinical Trials
• Proficiency Testing
• Analytical Validation
• Companion Diagnostics

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Leadership And Mentoring
• Collaboration With Cross-Functional Teams
• Presentation Skills
• Ability To Thrive In Fast-Paced Environments

Industry Keywords

• Oncology
• Biomarker Science
• Drug Development
• Clinical Research
• CRO Management
• Thought Leadership
• Publications In Oncology
• Regulatory Approvals
• Academic Partnerships
• Clinical-Stage Projects