About This Role:
Asa Sr. Scientist in Biomarker Discovery, you will play a pivotal role in advancing immunology therapeutics within our organization. Working with the WCH team, you will lead and executecutting-edgebiomarker research across non-clinical and clinical stages. Yourexpertisewill be crucial in generating high-quality biomarker data from non-human primate and human samples, focusing onmechanismof action, target engagement, and immune pathway modulation. This position requires a strong hands-on approach to experimental work, particularly in flow cytometry-based assays, while collaborating closely with clinical and translational partners. Your contributions will be essential in bridging immune biology with clinical development,providingdecision-enabling insights that drive clinical strategies and therapeutic advancements.
WhatYou’llDo:
Lead and execute clinical and translational biomarker research toestablishmechanism of action, target engagement, and immune pathway modulation for clinical-stage immunology therapeutics.
Independently design, perform, analyze, and interpret experiments using primary human samples to generate robust, decision-enabling biomarker data.
Develop,optimize, and own multiparameter flow cytometry–based clinical biomarker assays, including immune phenotyping, receptor occupancy, and pharmacodynamic readouts.
Support assay qualification, method transfer to CROs, and longitudinal clinical biomarker data review, ensuring assay robustness and interpretability.
Communicate biomarker insights clearly to cross-functional stakeholders to influence clinical strategy, study interpretation, development decision, and scientific narrative.
Who You Are:
You are an innovative thinker with a passion for immunology and biomarker research. Your meticulous attention to detail and analytical mindsetenablesyou to design and interpret complex experiments. You thrive in collaborative environments, where your ability to communicate complex scientific concepts clearly to various stakeholders makes you an invaluable team member.Your dedication to advancing clinical-stage therapeutics is driven by a desire to impact patient care positively.
Required Skills:
PhD in Immunology or related biomedical science field (Bachelors or Masters withadditionaldirectly relevant experience may be considered).
2+ years of relevant industry or translational research experience supporting clinical-stage immunology programs (6+ years with MS, 8+ years with BS).
Expertise inflow cytometry based assays and biomarker development.
Strong analytical and experimental skills in immunology research.
Excellent communication skills to convey scientific insights effectively.
Preferred Skills:
Experience in assay qualification and method transfer to CROs.
Proficiencyin immune phenotyping, receptor occupancy, and pharmacodynamic readouts.
Familiarity with clinical biomarker data review and interpretation.
Job Level: Management
Additional Information
The base compensation range for this role is: $123,000.00-$164,000.00
Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.
Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.
In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:
Why Biogen?
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
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Founded in 1978, Biogen is a leading biotechnology company that pioneers innovative science to deliver new medicines to transform patients’ lives and to create value for shareholders and our communities.
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