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Are you looking to enhance your immunoassay development techniques by working for a global pharmaceutical company that allows you to leverage best in class systems and technologies?  If so, this Immunoassay Investigator role is the ideal opportunity for you.

We are looking for a highly motivated, flexible and experienced scientist to join a team within the Biomarker Platforms department based in Collegeville, PA. 

As an Immunoassay Associate Director, you will be responsible for the development, validation and sample analysis of PK assays for use in support of clinical programs in alignment with therapy area partners.  Data from this group is a key component to understanding molecules in the GSK pipeline; and serves to make early and informed decisions for asset progression within the organization.

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following:

• Responsible for developing bespoke assays to support clinical studies; delivery of robust, high quality data packages and will demonstrate the ability to critique work to enable lead modalities to be smoothly progressed through clinical drug development.
• Independently providing sample analysis support for clinical studies by delivering high quality data packages working in a GLP/GCP compliant laboratory setting.
• Deliver, interpret and communicate complex scientific data to project/program teams in a timely manner by performing data analysis, record keeping and reporting of results to agreed timelines.
• Works and communicates effectively with the group and speaks up when necessary.
• Contribute to departmental strategy and capital investment discussions.
• Handling of human biological samples and performing experimental work in accordance with HBSM, safety and data integrity guidelines. 

Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology or related discipline with ≥5 years or BS/MS with ≥10 years of experience in a regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment with a thorough understanding of the drug development process.
• Three or more years of hands-on experience and theoretical understanding of clinical immunoassay development, validation and study support for either PK or biomarker (ELISA/MSD/Gyros).

Preferred Qualifications:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Proven ability to provide translational expertise on programs/project teams for clinical studies with a wide variety of techniques and technologies. 
• Strong publication/presentation history
• Biomarker experience is a plus
• Maintains a disciplined approach, ensuring a relentless focus on quality, compliance, scientific rigor and operational excellence.
• Attention to detail and good communication and documentation skills will be expected. 
• Highly motivated team player with a proactive attitude, excellent organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to interact effectively within a multi-disciplinary team are essential.

Please visit  GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this excitin