Title: Mgr Clinical Biomarkers & Diagnostics
Duration: 6 Months (Possible Extension)
Location: Remote — Flexible Time Zone
 
Qualifications: PhD with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
 
Ideal Candidate: Ideally, candidates will have 5–7 years of experience in obesity and/or cardiometabolic disease, clinical biomarker research, and drug development.
 
Top 3 Must-Have Skill Sets:   

• PhD in a relevant field required; PharmD, MD, or equivalent considered. Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience, ideally in industry.
• Strong expertise in obesity and/or cardiometabolic disease.
• Proven track record in clinical biomarker research and drug development.

 
Overview

• In this vital role within the Precision Medicine Unit, the Contract Clinical Biomarker Lead will serve as a key member of the company’s cross-functional product teams, driving biomarker strategies that align with Precision Medicine goals.
• We are seeking a highly motivated scientist with expertise in clinical biomarker research and drug development to develop and execute biomarker plans that measure pharmacodynamics, target engagement, efficacy, and patient stratification.
• The successful candidate will oversee assay readiness, vendor management, and biomarker data generation, while partnering closely with clinical development, discovery biomarker, and research colleagues.
• This role also includes authorship and review of essential clinical and regulatory documents to support decision-making across the portfolio.

 
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Serve as an independent scientific contributor on one or more projects/programs.
• Apply expertise to solve complex problems and drive successful implementation of team objectives.
• Partner effectively with team members and cross-functional colleagues in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

 
Qualifications & Experience

• PhD in a relevant field required; PharmD, MD, or equivalent considered.
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience, ideally in industry.
• Strong expertise in obesity and/or cardiometabolic disease.
• Proven track record in clinical biomarker research and drug development.

 
Possible Extension: Yes
 
Red Flags: N/A
 
Interview Process:     

• 1st round 1on1
• 2nd round panel with the team

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 60.60/hr.