GlaxoSmithKline
Associate Director Immunoassay PK and Soluble Biomarker BESM
GlaxoSmithKline, Collegeville, Pennsylvania, United States, 19426
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USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence, UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage, USA - Massachusetts - Waltham, USA - North Carolina - DurhamPosted Date:
Aug 28 2024We’re currently looking to expand our Bioanalysis and Biomarkers Platforms (BBP) department within Precision Medicine and seeking an Associate Director to join with strong exposure to PK and Biomarker Immunoassay end points.As the successful candidate, you’ll join GSK in a high visibility role where you’ll be at the forefront of medicine while managing the full life cycle of GSK's studies. Your skills as a bioanalytical scientist with drug development and regulatory understanding will help you work with internal and external partners to deliver bioanalytical endpoints for clinical studies across the GSK portfolio.You will serve as the subject matter expert (SME) on PK and Biomarkers data deliverables using various immunoassay platforms (e.g., ELISA, Gyros, MSD, Quanterix), and work closely with internal biomarker leads to define the necessary Context of Use for the data and ensure supporting analytical methods are fit for purpose.As a bioanalytical external study monitor (BESM), you will manage the bioanalytical support externalized to CRO partners covering method development, assay transfer/validation (including cross-validation), and work closely with internal team members to define timelines, outsourcing strategy, and develop new processes for outsourcing to better optimize the outsourcing workflow. You will monitor assay performance at CRO and ensure high quality PK and/or soluble biomarker data are delivered to pre-agreed project timelines and quality standards. You will contribute to bioanalytical sections in the regulatory submission packages worldwide and make recommendations on the CRO selections based on KPIs.This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following…Contribute to bioanalytical sections in the regulatory submission packages worldwide, especially in the emerging markets.Provide bioanalytical life-cycle support for all phases of clinical trials, especially late phase assets.Lead bioanalytical projects in line with agreed departmental/project timelines.Act as the SME for biopharmaceutical PK and soluble biomarker immunoassays, providing technical supervision in solving issues related to PK and soluble biomarker assays in clinical development.Act as the primary interface for communication between GSK and CRO staff.Work closely with CRO partners to ensure timelines for method transfer, validation and sample analysis are met and communicate any delays.In partnership with GSK External QA, evaluate third-party compliance with GLP, GCP Clin. Lab, and worldwide regulations, relevant SOPs, protocols, policies and procedures.Work closely with internal GSK stakeholders to fulfill the requested timeline and data/report delivery.Review and contribute to clinical study reports and assist in the regulatory filing.Interact with Bioanalysis and Biomarker Platforms internal group and manage reference standard and internal standard distribution from Bioanalysis and Biomarker Platforms to CROs, ensuring CROs possess unexpired standards for the conduct of the study.Represent the department in internal project teams and regulatory interactions (questions, and filings) related to PK and soluble biomarker assays.Why you?Basic Qualifications:We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:PhD or MS in Biology, Biochemistry or related discipline, with 5 years pharmaceutical industry bioanalysis experience or BS in Biology, Biochemistry, or related discipline with 10 or more years of pharmaceutical industry bioanalysis experience.Experience with method development, method validation, troubleshooting etc. on various modalities.Pharmaceutical industry experience in regulated bioanalysis.Analysis preparation and reporting of clinical biopharmaceutical PK, biomarker data and its context to the study/project.Experience working under GLP, GCLP bioanalysis principles.Department Representative at project teams and regulatory interactions.Data interpretation experience both bioanalytically and secondary outputs such as PK/PD.Excellent English spoken and written skills.Preferred Qualifications:If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:Previous study monitoring experience.Experience in mentoring young scientists in a regulated bioanalysis environment.Peer recognition in the pharmaceutical industry by publication in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at international conferences.Experience contributing to bioanalytical sections in the regulatory submission packages worldwide, especially in emerging markets.Experience in study setup and management of regulated studies in Thermo Watson LIMS.Experience in tools or software for tracking CRO key performance indicators and study/schedule plans.Experience working through contract negotiations with partners and third parties.Excellent communication skills – will need to interface between many functional areas including external suppliers, internal study teams, SMEs and QA.Excellent attention to detail – reviewing validation plans, study plans, validation and bioanalytical reports, and assisting with reconciliation of study samples.Cultural sensitivity.Willingness to travel if needed.Please visit
GSK US Benefits Summary
to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.Why GSK?GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organization where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/immunology, and oncology).Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged, and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.If you require accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the GSK Service Centre at 1-877-694-7547 (US Toll Free) or +1 801 567 5155 (outside US).GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in the US, we adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence, UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage, USA - Massachusetts - Waltham, USA - North Carolina - DurhamPosted Date:
Aug 28 2024We’re currently looking to expand our Bioanalysis and Biomarkers Platforms (BBP) department within Precision Medicine and seeking an Associate Director to join with strong exposure to PK and Biomarker Immunoassay end points.As the successful candidate, you’ll join GSK in a high visibility role where you’ll be at the forefront of medicine while managing the full life cycle of GSK's studies. Your skills as a bioanalytical scientist with drug development and regulatory understanding will help you work with internal and external partners to deliver bioanalytical endpoints for clinical studies across the GSK portfolio.You will serve as the subject matter expert (SME) on PK and Biomarkers data deliverables using various immunoassay platforms (e.g., ELISA, Gyros, MSD, Quanterix), and work closely with internal biomarker leads to define the necessary Context of Use for the data and ensure supporting analytical methods are fit for purpose.As a bioanalytical external study monitor (BESM), you will manage the bioanalytical support externalized to CRO partners covering method development, assay transfer/validation (including cross-validation), and work closely with internal team members to define timelines, outsourcing strategy, and develop new processes for outsourcing to better optimize the outsourcing workflow. You will monitor assay performance at CRO and ensure high quality PK and/or soluble biomarker data are delivered to pre-agreed project timelines and quality standards. You will contribute to bioanalytical sections in the regulatory submission packages worldwide and make recommendations on the CRO selections based on KPIs.This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following…Contribute to bioanalytical sections in the regulatory submission packages worldwide, especially in the emerging markets.Provide bioanalytical life-cycle support for all phases of clinical trials, especially late phase assets.Lead bioanalytical projects in line with agreed departmental/project timelines.Act as the SME for biopharmaceutical PK and soluble biomarker immunoassays, providing technical supervision in solving issues related to PK and soluble biomarker assays in clinical development.Act as the primary interface for communication between GSK and CRO staff.Work closely with CRO partners to ensure timelines for method transfer, validation and sample analysis are met and communicate any delays.In partnership with GSK External QA, evaluate third-party compliance with GLP, GCP Clin. Lab, and worldwide regulations, relevant SOPs, protocols, policies and procedures.Work closely with internal GSK stakeholders to fulfill the requested timeline and data/report delivery.Review and contribute to clinical study reports and assist in the regulatory filing.Interact with Bioanalysis and Biomarker Platforms internal group and manage reference standard and internal standard distribution from Bioanalysis and Biomarker Platforms to CROs, ensuring CROs possess unexpired standards for the conduct of the study.Represent the department in internal project teams and regulatory interactions (questions, and filings) related to PK and soluble biomarker assays.Why you?Basic Qualifications:We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:PhD or MS in Biology, Biochemistry or related discipline, with 5 years pharmaceutical industry bioanalysis experience or BS in Biology, Biochemistry, or related discipline with 10 or more years of pharmaceutical industry bioanalysis experience.Experience with method development, method validation, troubleshooting etc. on various modalities.Pharmaceutical industry experience in regulated bioanalysis.Analysis preparation and reporting of clinical biopharmaceutical PK, biomarker data and its context to the study/project.Experience working under GLP, GCLP bioanalysis principles.Department Representative at project teams and regulatory interactions.Data interpretation experience both bioanalytically and secondary outputs such as PK/PD.Excellent English spoken and written skills.Preferred Qualifications:If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:Previous study monitoring experience.Experience in mentoring young scientists in a regulated bioanalysis environment.Peer recognition in the pharmaceutical industry by publication in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at international conferences.Experience contributing to bioanalytical sections in the regulatory submission packages worldwide, especially in emerging markets.Experience in study setup and management of regulated studies in Thermo Watson LIMS.Experience in tools or software for tracking CRO key performance indicators and study/schedule plans.Experience working through contract negotiations with partners and third parties.Excellent communication skills – will need to interface between many functional areas including external suppliers, internal study teams, SMEs and QA.Excellent attention to detail – reviewing validation plans, study plans, validation and bioanalytical reports, and assisting with reconciliation of study samples.Cultural sensitivity.Willingness to travel if needed.Please visit
GSK US Benefits Summary
to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.Why GSK?GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organization where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/immunology, and oncology).Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged, and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.If you require accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the GSK Service Centre at 1-877-694-7547 (US Toll Free) or +1 801 567 5155 (outside US).GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in the US, we adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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