About the Role
The role involves designing and executing biomarker strategies to support clinical development in oncology, integrating translational data, and guiding decision-making across multidisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of biomarker strategies for oncology clinical trials
- Analyze molecular and clinical data to identify predictive and prognostic biomarkers
- Collaborate with clinical, bioinformatics, and laboratory teams to ensure biomarker integration
- Support regulatory submissions with biomarker-related data and documentation
- Interpret genomic and proteomic datasets to inform patient stratification approaches
- Design and oversee translational research studies aligned with drug development goals
- Present findings to internal stakeholders and external collaborators
- Evaluate emerging technologies for biomarker discovery and assay development
- Ensure alignment of biomarker plans with overall clinical development timelines
- Contribute to the design of companion diagnostic strategies
- Monitor scientific literature and industry trends in oncology biomarkers
- Participate in cross-functional team meetings to guide trial design and interpretation
- Develop and maintain biomarker analysis plans for clinical protocols
- Work closely with external vendors and contract research organizations
- Ensure data quality and consistency across biomarker datasets
- Support the validation of laboratory-developed tests and diagnostic platforms
- Translate preclinical findings into clinically testable hypotheses
- Drive integration of multi-omics data into biomarker discovery workflows
- Mentor junior scientists and contribute to team development
- Maintain compliance with regulatory and ethical standards in research
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits package offered based on experience and qualifications
Work Arrangement
Hybrid work model with both on-site and remote flexibility
Team
Collaborative environment within an innovative oncology research team
Why Gilead
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to transformative cancer therapies in a science-driven environment focused on improving patient outcomes through innovation.
Education
PhD in a relevant life science discipline is required.
Location
Position based in Foster City, CA with hybrid work options.
Travel
Occasional travel may be required for meetings or collaborations.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Visa sponsorship may be available for qualified candidates
