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Reference # :22-00073Title :Director, Translational MedicineLocation :Gaithersburg, MDPosition Type :Direct PlacementExperience Level :2 YearsStart Date :02/27/2022 Description Job Title: Director, Sr. Director, Translational MedicineJob Function: Director, Sr. Director, Translational MedicineJob Type: PermLocation: Onsite (future hybrid)About RCM:RCM IT & Life Sciences is a leading provider of IT Business Solutions and Engineering Services to over 1,000 clients in the commercial and government sectors. RCM partners with clients to define implement and manage a broad range of technologies across multiple platforms, systems, and networks. Our broad geographic presence ensures that a proven and reliable tactical and strategic capability is available and deployable virtually everywhere in North America.Scope of Job RCM is seeking an experienced Director, Translational Medicine for our biotechnology client.
Primary Responsibilities
Develop strategy to incorporate the most appropriate TM approaches into early and late stage clinical studies
Define diagnostic approaches to be incorporated into vaccine studies and assure the outcome and analytic approaches are appropriate
Define humoral, cellular and functional immunologic assays to be used in early and late stage clinical studies
Interface between R&D and Clinical Immunology and external vendors to assure assays are fit-for-purpose and valid for their intended use
Assure the diagnostic and immunological assays that are used in clinical studies are appropriate for agreed-upon endpoints and objectives of the study
Assure the analytical approach, including data display, SAP, TLFs, are appropriate for the selected assays
Author relevant sections of clinical, regulatory and peer-review documents
Serve as the internal expert on translational medicine approach to be used in our vaccine studies
Responsible for external communication of the diagnostic and immunological approach and interpretation of results
Oversee vendor qualification, selection, and tech transfer of assays as needed
Qualifications
7 + years’ experience (with a Doctorate) in infectious disease/vaccine development required with demonstrated experience with assays for diagnosing infectious diseases and measuring humoral, cellular and functional immune responses
Demonstrated experience in communicating and working together collaboratively with key stakeholders in the disease community such as clinicians, researchers, and vendors
Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment while remaining flexible, creative, proactive, resourceful and efficient
Ability to analyze complex issues to develop relevant and realistic plans, programs and recommendations
Excellent understanding of translational medicine, drug development and regulatory issues is desirable
Diplomacy and professionalism, able to command respect from peers, and capable of highly independent work as well as being a team player and role model
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, allowing for an open and effective dialogue throughout the company, and for effectively representing the company externally
Strong problem-solving ability and attention to timelines, detail and quality are critical to success
Highly motivated and results-oriented individual with the flexibility and creativity to excel in and contribute to multiple projects simultaneously in a rapidly growing company
Must have the passion and ability to forge and nurture key partnerships and collaborations with the external scientific community, including academia, governmental organizations, nonprofit organizations and CROs
Education & Certifications
Advanced degree (Doctorate, or similar degree) in Life Sciences, Biology, or similar discipline
Equal Opportunity StatementRCM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. DisclaimerThis job description is intended to describe the general nature and the level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. RCM reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.#monster#linkedin#careerbuilder#indeed
