Senior Biomarker Strategist

**At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.**

**Senior Biomarker Strategist (all genders)**
- As the incumbent for this role you will act as biomarker project leader (BPL) for development programs in non-oncological indications, and take over scientific, technical, clinical, strategic, and budgetary planning for the assigned biomarker projects._

**YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Work in close alignment with preclinical and clinical project teams to implement precision medicine approaches in order to shape drug development strategies, optimize study designs, enable early derisking and successful approval
- Drive biomarker discovery and development activities for projects in non-oncological indications
- Contribute to integrated model informed drug development strategies for quantitative decision making in research and clinical development (GO/NO GO decisions), indication selection, and (after market authorization) clinical practice with a specific focus on Precision Medicine
- Act as key consultant to other functions, taking an active role from target identification/validation phases onwards, organizing cross functional resources for subsequent biomarker activities on the project
- Design and coordinate all aspects of biomarker delivery in alignment with internal and external functions, including molecular and digital biomarkers, and if required companion diagnostics
- Define, communicate and execute on the biomarker strategy, represent biomarker related aspects internally and externally in meetings with authorities and ethics committees, and with external key opinion leaders
- Lead via internal and external collaborations the development of biomarkers and/or segmentation tools for internal decision making and/or as intended part of the product definition, whether to measure response or to identify patient segments
- Ensure compliance of biomarker activities and drive biomarker qualification processes as well as independently evaluate, interpret, and present results from biomarker analyses that support and enable decision making

**WHO YOU ARE**
- University degree (PhD, MD, PharmD) in Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Medicine or Pharmacy and broad understanding of relevant technologies and methodologies along with excellent scientific laboratory skills and ability to experimentally address key scientific questions
- Excellent skills in hypothesis forming and testing and able to draw conclusions and suggest next steps based on the experimental data
- Profound knowledge of experimental systems, technologies and assays to approach molecular biomarker identification and analysis
- Thorough understanding of pathophysiologies and therapies in non-oncological indications; 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)
- Knowledge of the regulatory framework for early/late clinical development, biosampling, and biomarker analysis
- Ability to orchestrate resources from different parts of the organization in the absence of formal reporting lines
- Strong team player, assertive but willing to listen and to seek and learn from the views of others; highly motivated and capable
- Fluent in English, written and verbal

**WHY BAYER?**

Our benefits package is flexible, appreciative, and tailored to your lifestyle, because**:What matters to you, matters to us**
- We ensure your financial stability through a competitive compensation package, consisting of an attractive base pay and our annual bonus.
- Whether it’s hybrid work models or part-time arrangements: Whenever it is possible, you will have the flexibility to work how, when and where it is best for you.
- Your family is a top priority. We offer loving company daycare centers at multiple locations, support in finding childcare, time off for the care of elderly or dependent family members, summer camps for children, and much more.
- We support your professional growth by providing access to learning and development opportunities, training programs through the Bayer Learning Academy, development dialogues, as well as coaching and mentoring programs.
- We promote health awareness and opportunities for selfcare through various measures, such as free health checks with the company doctor and our health platform #machtfit.
- We embrace diversity by providing an