Executive Director, Clinical Biomarker Science for Oncology and Immuno-therapy

BeiGene 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.

We are seeking a highly experienced Executive Director with a strong background in Clinical Biomarker Science for Oncology and Immuno-therapy to join our team. In this role, you will lead a group of clinical biomarker scientists and be responsible for overseeing clinical biomarker strategy and execution for some of our oncology and immuno-therapy programs, as well as developing and implementing innovative biomarker strategies to advance our clinical trials.

The candidate will also contribute significantly to our clinical development efforts as core member of our research governance committees, and function core team member of our Translational Medicine Leadership Team to provide scientific input for translational and clinical biomarker strategy of all our pipelines.

BeiGene is currently developing innovative therapies in oncology, immunotherapy, and inflammation with different modalities including traditional small molecules, protein degraders, monoclonal antibodies, ADCs, bispecific antibodies, cell therapy, mRNA et al.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement global clinical biomarker strategies for our oncology and immuno-therapy programs.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to design and execute biomarker-driven clinical trials.

• Manage and oversee external collaborations with academic institutions, contract research organizations, and other partners in the field of biomarker discovery.

• Lead the development and validation of biomarker assays for clinical use, including proficiency testing, analytical validation, and clinical validation.

• Establish and oversee quality control procedures related to biomarker analysis.

• Analyze biomarker data and generate reports to support clinical decision-making.

• Communicate biomarker data to internal stakeholders, external partners, and regulatory authorities.

• Participate in the preparation of regulatory submissions related to biomarkers for oncology and immuno-therapy programs.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline with 8 plus years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry, with a focus on biomarker science for oncology and immunotherapy.

• Strong knowledge of biomarker discovery and development in clinical trials, including assay development, validation, and data analysis.Demonstrated experience in leading clinical biomarker development for innovative early clinical development.

• Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams in the development and execution of biomarker strategies for clinical trials.

• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to generate scientific reports and presentations.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor junior scientists

BeiGene 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 affordable medicines to more patients around the world.

• Fosters Teamwork
• Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback
• Self-Awareness
• Acts Inclusively
• Demonstrates Initiative
• Entrepreneurial Mindset
• Continuous Learning
• Embraces Change
• Results-Oriented
• Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis
• Financial Excellence
• Communicates with Clarity

Salary Range: $219,700.00 - $299,700.00 annually

BeiGene is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation packages are determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location. Packages may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor. The recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for a preferred location during the hiring process.  Please note that the listed range reflects the base salary or hourly range only. Non-Commercial roles are eligible to participate in the annual bonus plan, and Commercial roles are eligible to participate in an in