Neurodegeneration Biomarker Lead Stevenage, England
Job description
Job Title: Neurodegeneration Biomarker Lead
Location: Stevenage/hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
At LifeArc, we want to hear from people who are as passionate as we are about making life science life changing that can improve patients’ lives.
A bit about the role:
Within the new Translational Science Matrix function, this role will work closely with the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Translational Challenge Leadership to lead the planning and execution of MND diagnostics programs and contribute to the neurodegeneration translational area.
The role will use a strong neuroscience background to develop and refine the ‘Biomarker and Early Detection’ strategy, operational plan, and drive delivery. The role will also work to collaborate on developing appropriate funding programs in MND/neurodegeneration with focus on developing key relationships, collaborations and, where appropriate, consortia across the field.
The role will work internally and externally with stakeholders and partners, with a strong delivery mindset executed by working in a strong collaborative fashion.
The role will carry the title of Senior Principal Scientist.
Key accountabilities include:
Lead the MND Translation Challenge Biomarker workstream, aligning to objectives and working within a matrix
Contribute to the formation and delivery of LifeArc’s science portfolio, in particular the MND Translational Challenge diagnostics portfolio and neurodegeneration portfolio
Act as a neuroscience and biomarker/early detection lead (potentially including digital), executed through a matrix-management, providing strategic guidance and direction to stakeholders and colleagues around the portfolio of neuroscience projects
Contribute technical guidance and strategic thinking to Translational Challenge external funding calls in diagnostics and biomarkers – identifying key areas of need and leading development of appropriate plans for external projects
Scan external landscape of scientific and technical capabilities with a view to identifying and bringing in house new capabilities that build our ability to deliver current and future projects. Drives synergies between programs and develops capabilities accordingly
Identify and present project proposals to senior stakeholders, balancing the portfolio in line with Translational needs and impact
Collaborate with the external scientific community, acting as an ambassador for LifeArc promoting, creating and maintaining strategic partnerships
Through matrix working, collaborate on and influence the direction of research in scientific areas of importance to LifeArc’s Translation Challenge, both internally and externally
About you:
Education & experience required:
Educated to PhD or equivalent
Extensive scientific or post-doctoral experience
Track record of publications or patents that demonstrate the creation of novel solutions to complex problems
Experience managing and resourcing multiple projects
Experience of matrix management of a portfolio of projects
Skills & abilities:
Able to thrive in an environment that is ambiguous, which also allows for free-thinking and innovation
Resilient in the face of unfavourable outcomes
Ability to influence others and deliver without direct line control
Strong planning and attention to detail
Intellectual curiosity
Highly collaborative with internal and external stakeholders
Critical and analytical thinker, strong problem solver
Organised and meticulous
Detail orientated and accurate
Ability to work well with others
Ability to accurately follow directions
Able to communicate complex information – both verbal and written
Ability to influence and persuade others
About us:
At LifeArc, our ambition is to make life science life changing. We do this by advancing scientific discoveries beyond the lab, faster, so that they can shape the next generation of diagnostics, treatments, and cures.
Working at the cutting edge of translational science and as the early-stage translation specialists, we progress scientific discoveries on their journey to becoming a medicine, diagnostic or intervention that can improve patients’ lives. Our work begins by seeking out innovative science, then helping to develop this to a point where there is a clinical and commercial pathway for others to invest the time and money to take it further forward.
What we can offer you:
Salary will be determined by qualifications and experience along with other exceptional benefits. Because we understand everyone has different requirements, our flexible benefits allow you to choose those which are important to you. Our pension scheme offers employer contributions of up to 12%, private health insurance, and annual leave of 31 days PLUS bank holidays.
Join us, and you’ll have the scope to be creative and take measured risks. You’ll be rewarded for your curiosity, for working as one team, and for learning fast. And you’ll have everything you need to be your best every day.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from minority ethnic backgrounds, for example, are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At LifeArc we are dedicated in building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so whatever your background or lived experience, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. Our top priority is finding the best candidate and you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
We all have potential. At LifeArc, you’ll discover what you can really do with it.
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Apply now - and start translating your potential!
Please note we are actively recruiting, and the closing date may be brought forward if we find the right person for this role.
LifeArc is committed to the principles and practices of equal opportunities and to encouraging the establishment of a diverse workforce. It is our policy to employ individuals on the basis of their suitability for the work to be performed and their potential for development, regardless of age, sex, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, or belief. This includes creating a culture that fully reflects our commitment to equal opportunities for all.
