Breast Cancer Lead, Computational Biology

• We are seeking a senior-level computational biologist to lead the further development
• of our breast cancer program. The candidate must possess deep expertise in computational biology
• relevant to translational R&D and have extensive knowledge in cancer biology with a focus on breast
• cancer.
• The candidate will serve as the leading person to interface with scientific leaders in breast
• cancer and work collaboratively with marketing, bench scientists, genomics, clinical operations, and
• engineers to develop better cancer diagnostic tests for monitoring and stratifying treatment options.
• Under general guidance from the VP, Translational R&D, the candidate will explore relevant scientific
• topics to help shape strategic decisions at the organizational level by helping to match company
• capabilities against unmet medical needs.

ELEMENTS

• Education/Experience: the position generally requires an advanced degree (Ph.D, MD) in a
• quantitative discipline with 7+ years of experience in a diagnostic environment, with strong
• knowledge in cancer biology or immunology. Experience in scientific writing and working with
• immunoassays and molecular diagnostics is strongly preferred. Experience in spearheading an
• operational program from research to a commercial result is strongly preferred.
• Communication Skill: Exceptional presentation skills, the ability to draft scientific documents
• suitable for publication, the ability to work effectively with both internal and external audiences to
• analyze, interpret, and summarize data both orally and in writing. May act as a spokesperson for Epic at
• external conferences.
• Interpersonal Skill: Works effectively both as an individual and part of a team; can manage
• relationships with external customers effectively. The ability to interface effectively with scientific
• leaders.
• Judgment: Provides strategic insight re: problem solving by offering novel approaches and
• incorporating new technologies, ability to design and lead (research, analyze data, interpret results, and
• provide summaries of same) projects and carry them to completion against a timeline.
• Execution: Highly efficient at time management and prioritization; able to help the group establish
• timelines to accomplish complex tasks; ability to troubleshoot problems and generate effective
• solutions, ability to lead a team and provide feedback as appropriate; will be a member of cross
• functional teams and provide counsel and guidance re: possible strategic decisions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide high level insight and guidance in biomarker strategies by contributing novel approaches
• and incorporating new technological capabilities
• Track predictive biomarker strategy progress through assay development, data analysis to data
• presentation, matching company resources and technologies to developmental plans
• Ensure alignment for predictive biomarker and patient selection strategies to ensure successful
• translation from preclinical project to clinical development
• In conjunction with the hiring manager, help Guide biomarker discovery research projects to
• generate data that justify and/or inform the collection and analysis of clinical specimens
• Develop and assist in documentation of novel IP related to biomarker discoveries

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

May perform additional duties as assigned or directed by management from time to time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
• encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
• made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•  General office environment. Daily exposure to PCs and networks.
•  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Disclaimer

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by
• employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of
• all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
• Epic Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to the principle of diversity