The Company:
With deep expertise in chemistry, Nuvalent is working to create selective medicines designed with the goal to address the needs of patients with cancer. Nuvalent is an exciting early-stage company, bringing together experienced scientists and industry veterans with a proven track record in drug discovery, oncology drug development, and company building.
** We are currently looking for local candidates that are able to commute to Cambridge, MA
The Role:
This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a fast paced, dynamic, growing team on the leading edge of oncology drug discovery. We seek a Senior Scientist, preferably in the greater Boston area, with expertise in translational biology/medicine and bioinformatics to contribute across our developmental programs. Working closely with the development team, biology team and external labs/CROs/academic collaborators, the Senior Scientist will participate in and lead cross-functional teams to contribute to the development and execution of an innovative biomarker strategy that addresses patient selection, mechanism of action, pharmacodynamics, and predictive biomarkers of response and resistance.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the generation, analysis, documentation, and interpretation of clinical biomarker data, including next generation sequencing with tissue and plasma samples, gene expression profiling, and histopathology assays
- In-depth analysis and interpretation of biomarker data including in the context of other types of clinical data, and present findings in internal and/or external meetings
- Oversee development and validation of biomarker assays in preclinical disease models and subsequent optimization and validation of the biomarker assays for use in the clinic
- Oversee activities at contracting clinical translational labs
- Oversee nonclinical translational biology studies, including PK/PD/efficacy studies in disease relevant models in CROs and collaborating labs
- Work closely with clinical operations and sample management to oversee activities at central labs and contribute to implement/improve sample strategy
- Effectively collaborate across internal functions including biology, clinical operations, clinical pharmacology, clinical science, data management, sample management, statistics, and quality, to ensure successful execution in the clinic
- Represent Translational Medicine within a cross functional multi-disciplinary clinical study team, provide biomarker/scientific support, to meet project milestones for translational medicine responsibilities
- Contribute to the development of clinical protocols, laboratory manuals, regulatory submissions; lead or contribute to the development of abstracts, external presentations, and publications
- Demonstrated knowledge of clinically relevant biomarker assay types (such as NGS, RNAseq, nanostring, IHC/mIF, and FISH)
Competencies:
- Highly self-motivated, strong in execution, with a track record of advancing programs forward
- Excellent team player with a collaborative mindset and ability to work independently
- Strong organization skills, attention to details, with strong critical thinking, analytical thinking and trouble shooting skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate and present in a succinct manner
Qualifications:
- A Ph.D. in cancer biology, cell/molecular biology, genomic biology or equivalent with 3+ years of industry experience after PhD, or an M.S. with 7-10 years of industry experience
- Deep knowledge of oncology kinase pathways, tumor biology and drug resistance
- Proficient in bioinformatic skills including using R and/or python in data analysis and plotting
- Experience in providing biomarker support for early-stage oncology kinase clinical trial program(s)
- Experience in companion diagnostic assay development is a plus
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