Director, Biomarkers and Companion Diagnostics
BeiGeneAbout the role
BeOne continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.
The Director of Clinical Biomarkers will provide scientific and strategic leadership for biomarker activities across BeiGene’s clinical pipeline. In partnership with cross-functional teams, external collaborators, and vendors, the Director will develop and execute biomarker strategies across preclinical and clinical programs, including scientific objectives, experimental validation, timelines, and budgets.
The Director will also evaluate and advance novel biomarker technologies, translating emerging science into actionable strategies that support clinical development, patient selection, and precision medicine. The successful candidate will bring deep scientific expertise in biomarker platforms, strong communication and leadership skills, demonstrated scientific impact, and the ability to influence program strategy across a complex, global organization.
Essential Functions of the job:
Responsibilities:
Lead, manage and/or develop the following areas collaboratively (internally and/or through third-party):
1. Development and implementation of biomarker strategies
2. Assessment of novel biomarker platforms
3. Support of clinical protocol development
4. KOL & collaborator engagement for biomarkers development
Build strong relationships with internal and external experts
Identify continuous process improvement opportunities
Develop, track, execute and report on goals and objectives
Support budget planning and management
Be accountable for compliant business practices
Qualifications/Requirements:
Advanced degree (e.g., PhD) in a clinical or scientific discipline, or equivalent education, training, and experience.
7+ years of biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry experience, including 3+ years in biomarker research, development, or strategy.
Deep expertise in clinical biomarkers and translational research, preferably in hematology, oncology, or immunology; AML experience strongly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to develop and lead biomarker strategies that inform clinical development and key program decisions.
Strong understanding of biomarker implementation, including scientific, operational, budget, and timeline considerations.
Working knowledge of companion diagnostic (CDx) development and relevant regulatory requirements.
Experience evaluating and applying novel biomarker technologies and platforms, particularly in hematology.
Proven ability to influence and lead across cross-functional and global teams, align stakeholders, and communicate effectively with senior leadership.
Capabilities and Competencies
Scientific and technical expert on biomarkers to support clinical development
Successful and superior influencing skills across all levels of the organization and external collaborators
Values based collaborator – respectful, accountable and collaborative
Ability to build working relations throughout the organization and with business partners to achieve business goals
Impactful written and verbal scientific communication
Problem solving and risk-mitigation skills
Strategic and creative thinker
Strong time management and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Appreciation of diversity and multiculturalism
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None listed
Education Required:
PhD in one of the Life Science areas (Molecular & Cellular Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology etc).
BeOne Global Competencies:
When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Collaborative Spirit, Bold Ingenuity and Driving Excellence, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more aff
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