Associate Director - Biomarker and Metabolism Analytics

Who we are

Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.

The opportunity

Teva is a global pharmaceutical leader and the world's largest generic medicines producer, committed to improving health and increasing access to quality health solutions worldwide. Our employees are at the core of our success, with colleagues in over 80 countries delivering the world's largest medicine cabinet to 200 million people every day. We offer a uniquely diverse portfolio of products and solutions for patients and we have built a promising pipeline centered on our core therapeutic areas.  We are continually developing patient-centric solutions and significantly growing both our generic and specialty medicines business through investment in research and development, marketing, business development and innovation. This is how we improve health and enable people to live better, healthier lives. Join us on our journey of growth!
 
Teva’s Global Research & Development (R&D) organization is devoted to the development of new medicines, devices and combination products that provide meaningful therapeutic benefit to patients worldwide. Combining creativity, scientific rigor and our extensive knowledge on a broad range of technologies, our scientists, engineers, medical doctors and project leaders across the globe use their expertise to innovate novel biologics, biosimilar, small molecule specialty medicines, generics and over-the-counter therapies.
 
Job Description

The Biomarker & Metabolism Analytics (BMA) group at the Teva West Chester, PA site has an opening for Associate Director with strong experience in biomarker method development and qualification/validation in support of preclinical and clinical studies for biologics and small molecule therapeutics. The candidate will provide leadership in biomarker assay development, implementation and sample analysis. The candidate may also be involved in overseeing the transfer of developed assays to other sites within the company or to CROs. 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for planning, coordinating and leading activities related to biomarker method development and qualification/validation
• Implements biological sample analysis for pre-clinical and clinical studies
• Manages work with CRO and/or collaborates with colleagues to ensure suitable qualification/validation of biomarker assays prior to implementation.
• Writes and reviews method protocols and bioanalytical study reports
• Serves as project representative and technical subject matter expert on biomarker analysis
• Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on significant scientific/technical matters

The ideal candidate will need to sit out of West Chester, PA office and be onsite 5 days a week

Your experience and qualifications

​​​​​​​Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology or related field with a minimum of 10 years of working experience in biotech/biopharma or CRO industry.
• Broad knowledge and in-depth experience in biomarker assay method development, qualification/validation and sample analysis in support of preclinical or clinical studies.
• Experience in large molecule bioanalysis
• Strong leadership and managerial skills
• Solid understanding of regulatory bioanalysis guidelines and relevant clinical practices 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

 
Preferred Qualifications: 

•    Minimum 10 years of experience in biotech/biopharma or CRO
•    In-depth knowledge of ligand binding assays and other bioanalytical methodologies
•    Previous managerial experience 
 
 

Enjoy a more rewarding choice

We offer a competitive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day. We also offer Disability and Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, 13 paid Holidays, 6% match on the 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Tuition Assistance. 

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