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Director, Biomarker Project Lead - CVRI 

Bayer has an opening for a Biomarker Project Lead to join our Translational Sciences Cardiovascular Renal Team based at the Bayer Innovation Campus in the heart of Kendall Sq, Cambridge, MA.

The Biomarker Project Lead will set the vision and strategic direction for assigned programs, responsible for state-of-the-art precision drug development, including proof of mechanism, patients’ selection or differentiation. This role demands a comprehensive understanding of translational science and biomarker strategy, enabling informed decision-making and accelerating clinical development.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of the Director, Biomarker Project Lead are to:

• Develop and direct integrated translational sciences strategies for cardiovascular programs, ensuring high-quality and timely deliverables that drive sustained value creation for patients and the business.
• Lead biomarker discovery, development and deployment activities, collaborating with preclinical and clinical project teams to implement precision medicine approaches.
• Design and coordinate all aspects of biomarker delivery in alignment with internal and external functions, including molecular and digital biomarkers and companion diagnostics.
• Guide preclinical asset development, enabling informed clinical development and go/no-go decision-making based on clinically relevant translational science criteria.
• Contribute to and review key study documents, ensuring comprehensive knowledge of the scientific, development, and regulatory landscape. Ensure compliance of biomarker activities with regulatory requirements and drive biomarker qualification processes.
• Maintain effective internal and external networks, representing the organization in discussions with health authorities, ethics committees, and key opinion leaders.
• Act as a key consultant to other functions, organizing cross-functional resources for biomarker activities.
• Evaluate, interpret, and present results from biomarker analyses to support decision-making.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required qualifications:

• University degree (MD, PharmD, PhD) in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics, or a related field.
• Thorough understanding of pathophysiologies and therapies in coagulation disorders; focus on translational sciences (Proof of Concept) and/or biomarkers (including patient stratification for personalized medicine by use of molecular, imaging, and digital biomarkers using RCT, Registries & RWE)
• Demonstrated leadership in drug development, particularly in cardiovascular and thrombosis indications.
• Strong scientific laboratory skills with a profound knowledge of experimental systems and technologies for molecular biomarker identification.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (fluency in English, oral and written).
• Ability to prioritize effectively, seize strategic opportunities, and adhere to high standards.
• Strong team player, assertive yet open to the views of others. Mentor and coach team members, promoting a culture of creativity, innovation, and continuous learning.

Preferred qualifications:

• 10+ years of industry experience with a proven track record in biomarkers and precision medicine.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $169,680.00 - $254,520.00.  Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant).  Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.

This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least 05/13/2026