Scientific Associate Director Clinical Assay Strategy (all genders) - full/

at  Merck Group

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In our Clinical Biomarkers & Technology team we have an exciting opening for an Associate Director, Clinical Assay Strategy for biomarkers in circulation (and other body fluids).
You will work in highly inter-disciplinary development teams as well as with technology & solution providers and academia to support phase I to post-launch biomarker needs.
You will join a team of subject matter experts on protein and cellular biomarker analyses employing cutting-edge technologies.
In your role as subject matter expert, you will develop clinical biomarker assay strategies and their implementation across the portfolio and provide guidance for biomarker analyses, data interpretation and decision making in clinical programs.
You are able to deliver on highest standards in terms of science, quality and timelines as well as execution of Vendor Management & Oversight of external service partners in line with regulatory guidelines.
This role is based in Darmstadt, Germany, but can potentially be operated from other locations in Germany.