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Merck · 1 day ago

Principal Scientist, Biomarker Operations Project Management

North Wales, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$187K/yr - $294K/yr

5+ years exp

Merck is a leading company in the pharmaceutical industry, and they are seeking a Principal Scientist in Biomarker Operations. This role involves leading a team responsible for outsourced biomarker data generation and ensuring project excellence, directly impacting the clinical trial pipeline.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

With your team, plan, execute, and oversee outsourced biomarker data generation projects (e.g., omics assays) from conception through data delivery

Advocate for team members’ work and career progression, fostering a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement

Ensure clear deliverables, timelines, and resource allocation for all projects

Implement risk management plans, proactively resolve issues, and maintain compliance at every stage of the process

Serve as a subject matter expert in biomarker assay technologies, guiding assay selection, platform comparisons, and technical decision-making

Continuously monitor internal and external trends, risks, gaps, and opportunities to keep the team at the forefront of innovation

Develop and implement streamlined workflows to maximize efficiency and data quality

Ensure accurate tracking and accessibility of project information and maintain effective verbal and written communication internally and externally

Identify and resolve conflicting stakeholder needs

Ensure a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence

Work closely with other operational and scientific leaders to support a cohesive and agile unit that advances translational and clinical research

Qualification

Biomarker DevelopmentClinical ResearchProject ManagementData GenerationOutsourcing ManagementTranslational ResearchClinical Trial DevelopmentClinical TrialsProject OutsourcingTeam Management

Required

Bachelor's (with 10 years), Master's (with 7 years) or Ph.D./Pharm. D. (with 5 years) in a scientific or technological field of study and relevant experience

Demonstrated success in outsourced biomarker assay data generation and team management

Strong project management skills, with a track record of delivering high-quality data efficiently and compliantly

Biomarker Development

Biomarker Research

Clinical Research

Clinical Trial Development

Clinical Trials

Data Generation

Outsourcing Management

Project Management

Project Outsourcing

Translational Research