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Associate Director/ Director of Translational Research

CDI

Paris

Science

Science department

Summary

We are offering an Associate Director/ Director level position (depending on candidate experience) for a very motivated and collaborative candidate who will perform and oversee multi-omics on clinical samples. The position is for a wet lab researcher with experience in RNA-seq, DNA analysis and other types of OMICS including spatial to investigate FFPE and other clinical samples. The ideal candidate should have an advanced degree (PhD.) in biology, biochemistry or a related field and a minimum of five years (post-graduate) of research experience in a biotech or pharmaceutical setting. The candidate will be integrated in a multidisciplinary team, working closely with computational scientists and managing a wet lab. In addition to producing high-quality data, the role will be actively involved in designing experiments, troubleshooting, and communicating with team members. This is an on-site position located in Paris or its suburbs.

Responsibilities

Oversee and perform integrative molecular profiling on clinical samples and other lab operations.
Work in collaboration with the Head of Translational Research to design and implement the strategy for targets and biomarkers identification.
Work closely with the computational team to discuss results.
Work with CROs to perform sequencing and other methods including experimental validations of targets.
Collaborate with external academic research teams designated by CURE51 management.
Present data at project teams and to external collaborator when needed.
The position could include management of direct reports.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be collaborative, self-directed, with proven ability to work independently and possess the following:
- Preferred scientific and clinical background in Oncology.
- 5+ years postgraduate industry experience in translational research in a biotech setting.
- Strong knowledge of molecular profiling in cancer biology, transcription and genetics.
- Experience in DNA and RNA isolation of frozen and FFPE clinical specimens.
- Experience in drug discovery from target is a plus.
- Understanding and experience on multi-omics data analysis is a plus.
- Experience in single-cell and spatial transcriptomics is a plus.
- Familiarity with clinical trial design and basic knowledge of regulatory guidelines is a plus.