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Associate Director, Translational Medicine

Cogent Biosciences
Location
Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
Posted
6 days ago
Department
Clin Pharm & Translational Med
Salary
$190,000 to $230,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • PhD in Biology, Pharmacology, Genetics/Genomics, or related discipline
  • 5+ years of relevant biopharmaceutical industry experience
  • Strong understanding of clinical development and experience in clinical biomarker study execution
  • Current knowledge of FDA, EMA, ICH, GCP/GLP guidelines
  • Experience with a broad range of platform technologies for biomarker assays (e.g., IHC, NGS, flow cytometry, PCR)
  • Proficiency in data analysis software such as Spotfire or R
Nice to have
  • Experience with oncology trials
What the job really is

The Associate Director of Translational Medicine at Cogent Biosciences will lead the implementation of biomarker strategies to facilitate the transition from discovery research to clinical development. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, overseeing biomarker use in clinical studies, and managing vendor relationships. The position also requires analyzing clinical biomarker data and contributing to regulatory submissions and scientific publications.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Target bonus of 20%
  • 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and their families
  • Funding up to 75% of in-network deductibles
  • 401(k) match with immediate vesting
  • Generous paid time off
Things to weigh
  • Salary range is $190,000 to $230,000, which may vary based on skills and experience
  • The role involves significant collaboration with multiple teams, which may require strong interpersonal skills
  • No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility in work location
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