Director of Translational Biomarkers

Job Title: Director of Translational Biomarkers

Position Summary:
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (“the Foundation”) is seeking top talent for its Director of Translational Biomarkers position. This role is responsible for initiating, executing and/or leading the Foundation’s strategic biomarker programs. This position actively contributes to high-level department decisions and is responsible for end-to-end oversight of high impact funding and non-funding programs that contribute to advancing a robust biomarker pipeline. This role collaborates with a diverse set of cross-functional stakeholders, including executives. This position actively contributes to recruiting, building and managing sub team(s) within the Translational group as well as internal and external stakeholders. This role contributes to the Foundation’s mission through developing high-impact funding and non-funding programs that advance a robust biomarker pipeline for Parkinson’s disease.

This position may be hybrid-flex with the opportunity to work from the Foundation’s office in NYC or based remotely from anywhere within the U.S.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Conceptualizes and leads a creative and solutions-focused scientific agenda for a major departmental program, leveraging input from the internal team and external advisors

Oversees and ensures smooth execution of programs through all stages from concept development, review process, grants contracting and milestone management, troubleshooting and problem solving as issues arise

Communicates research findings and impact of the Foundation’s biomarkers portfolio to internal and external stakeholders

Maintains intelligence on scientific advances and challenges through attendance at meetings and reviewing the Parkinson’s disease (“PD”) scientific literature

Builds strong relationships with key stakeholders in the PD biomarker, therapeutics, patient, and external funder communities

Works closely with team leaders to conceptualize & implement new initiatives that fill the PD biomarker discovery and translational biomarker knowledge gaps

Supports department management in operational and budgetary planning, actively contributes to strategic planning efforts, assists with resource allocation, and plays a key role in ensuring the successful execution of programs

Ensures cohesive programmatic strategy which is aligned across sub-teams within the Translational Research Department, across other Research Departments within Business Unit and across external partner initiatives

Manages a team of employees across multiple levels, sets goals for team members and is accountable for the overall results of the team

Qualifications and Skills:

PhD plus relevant experience in biopharma, healthcare consulting or non-profit organizations

Background in human fluid-based biomarker assay development pipeline (e.g. discovery, assay development, and analytical/clinical validation)

Experience with multiple biomarker platforms (e.g. immunoassays, multiplexed discovery platforms) and translational research workflows

Strong understanding of fit-for-purpose biomarker studies to support biomarker adoption

Relevant experience in scientific management of large programs and initiatives

Relevant experience managing personnel and ability to lead and motivate a team

Ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels

Salary and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $140,000 - $165,000. In addition to salary, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

15+ options for medical insurance (with the Foundation paying 90 percent of the premiums)

Competitive dental and vision plans

401(k) plan with 6 percent employer contribution

Flexible spending accounts

Employer paid life and disability insurance

18 Vacation Days; 12 Well-Being (Sick) Days; 2 Personal Days; summer Fridays (office closure at 2pm) and a summer holiday week over July 4

Two ways of working: hybrid-flex, or remote work. We trust all employees to work closely with their manager and colleagues to determine when, where and how programs and projects get done.

Employees are also eligible for a discretionary bonus on an annual basis. The Foundation provides staff and leadership cultivation through regular training courses and events.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter describing through examples, their specific qualifications and interest in the position. If you think that your skills are transferable and can add value to this role, please apply. Applicants who best match the position’s needs will be contacted.

About Us:
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research was founded in 2000 with one clear objective: accelerating meaningful therapeutic advances and, ultimately, a cure for Parkinson’s disease (PD). The Foundation applies extraordinary scientific, business and media assets to this singular focus—thus creating a unique and dynamic organization. Since inception, the Foundation has quickly grown into the largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson’s disease research, having funded over $2 billion in research projects in both academic and industry labs worldwide.

Visit www.michaeljfox.org for more information.

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