Bayer · 1 day ago
Director, Translational Science Lead
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$170K/yr - $255K/yr
6+ years expBayer is a company committed to advancing the field of oncology through innovative research and development. As a Translational Science Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the oncology portfolio and drive the progression of global development programs and pipeline expansion.
BiotechnologyChemicalHealth CareLife SciencePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Strategically direct global translational sciences activities, providing expertise and leadership in precision medicine to ensure high-quality and timely deliverables
Develop translational strategies from pre-clinical stages, ensuring critical input and support for preclinical projects, including companion diagnostics design
Establish and steer strategic partnerships with technology providers and key opinion leaders to enhance the global translational science portfolio
Accountable for the timely delivery of translational science milestones, mitigating roadblocks and making effective decisions to execute the strategy
Guide preclinical evaluation and validation of new oncology assets, focusing on value, differentiation, and unmet medical needs
Develop the Translation Science Oncology (TSO) organization beyond assigned programs to strengthen team setup and resilience
Generate and analyze translational research and clinical biomarker data sets to drive accelerated clinical development and competitive drug labels
Lead interactions with academic and industry partners, health authorities, and patient advocacy groups to drive the TSO development portfolio
Maintain an effective internal and external network, promoting TSO’s unique value proposition and representing Bayer in various external forums
Support the Head of TSO in delivering the functional strategy within the Research and Early Development/oncology organization
Foster an open dialogue within the team, encouraging ideas and suggestions for improvement, and engage in peer-based performance reviews
Qualification
Required
Medical doctor (MD), PhD, or MD/PhD in a relevant field (e.g., Pathology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or Genetics)
Industry experience in translational science, with a strong focus on oncology drug development
Strong understanding of disease pathophysiology and current therapeutics in oncology
Experience in developing clinical biomarkers and a strong scientific reputation evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals
Strong network in the academic and clinical community of Oncology
Strong leadership skills, comfortable collaborating to incorporate resources from different parts of the organization
Preferred
Minimum 6-7 years of industry experience in translational science, with a strong focus on oncology drug development
Benefits
Health care
Vision
Dental
Retirement
PTO
Sick leave
Company
Bayer
Bayer is a life science company that specializes in the areas of health care and agriculture.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$9.34BKey Investors
Bank of AmericaBill & Melinda Gates FoundationTemasek Holdings
2025-09-26Post Ipo Debt· $331.5M
2024-12-06Post Ipo Debt· $5.29B
2022-11-08Grant· $12M
Leadership Team
Wolfgang Nickl
Member of the Board of Management of Bayer AG and CFO
Abi Abitorabi
VP, CGT Platform Implementation Lead
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