About the company
This biotechnology company is developing next-generation diagnostics and therapeutics for cancer. Their diagnostics portfolio utilises proprietary exosome and glycomic technologies to develop blood tests for earlier detection, treatment selection and monitoring of cancer to improve patient outcomes.
 
 
About the opportunity
This is a newly created role for a highly motivated diagnostics scientist to join a collaborative and commercially focused R&D team.  In this role you will lead diagnostic programs to translate cutting-edge technologies into clinically and commercially relevant products.  The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in advancing novel diagnostic tests from biomarker translation through validation to registration.
 
Duties

• Provide leadership of diagnostics programs to develop clinically and commercially viable products that have a meaningful impact for patients, clinicians, and healthcare.
• Plan, manage, execute, and report on biomarker discovery, analytical and clinical validation studies for in vitro diagnostics to meet agreed technical, development and registration milestones on time and within budget.
• Ensure the maintenance of accurate laboratory records to secure intellectual property and document design control in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Manage external projects with diagnostics collaborators, partners, contract research/manufacturing organisations and consultants to meet agreed timelines, budgets, and outcomes.
• Perform and report data analyses of biomarker and assay performance using relevant statistical packages.
• Identify and evaluate new diagnostic technologies and product opportunities.
• Supervise, train and manage the diagnostics team.
• Liaise with regulatory consultants and agencies to ensure alignment with global LDT and IVD requirements.

 
 
Skills and Experience

• PhD in Molecular and Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Endocrinology, Immunology, or another relevant field.
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant laboratory research experience including 3+ years as a senior scientist working in a pharmaceutical or diagnostics industry setting with responsibility for diagnostics development.
• Proven track record in clinical diagnostics development including biomarker discovery, analytical validation, clinical validation of in vitro diagnostics for Oncology, or other relevant area.
• Significant research management experience with responsibility for design and execution of research plans, statistical data analysis and interpretation, progress reporting, and preparation of technical reports, publications and presentations on research findings.
• Knowledge of immuno- and molecular diagnostic development, standard diagnostic instrument platforms and IVD medical device regulatory requirements.
• Strong planning, critical thinking, and analytical skills with ability to solve specific research questions and technical issues.
• Broad knowledge of omics techniques
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills with ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

 
How to Apply
Click apply or contact Jo Turner, Senior Specialist Consultant on 03 9938 7120 for a confidential discussion.
 
About Healthcare Professionals Group
Healthcare Professionals Group recruits all positions: executive, permanent, contracting/temp, at all levels, across all areas of healthcare - Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Medical Technology and Clinical Care.
 

• Medical Affairs & Life Sciences Recruitment - Clinical Research, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Quality, Data Management, Regulatory Affairs, Scientific
• Commercial Recruitment - Marketing, Sales, Analytics, Government and External Affairs
• Business Operations & Infrastructure Recruitment - Administration, Customer Service, Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, IT, L&D, Legal, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Warehouse
• Clinical Care Recruitment - Allied Health, Aged Care, General Practice, Medical Imaging, Medical Management, Medical Specialties, Nursing

 
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