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Biomarker Technical Expert 

The primary responsibility of this role is to provide biomarker technical expertise and support to the Translational Science Lead (TSL) to ensure operational implementation and execution of translational science strategies in clinical trials which may include phase I, II and III studies.

The BTE is responsible for all operational and logistical aspects of carrying out biomarker related activities to ensure timely and quality data delivery. Workload includes multiple projects in the area of oncology. The BTE will interface with the TSL and multiple functions throughout the company as well as external partners to support and facilitate biomarker activities including clinical trial start up, sample logistics, lab vendor management (including companion diagnostics partners), data management related support for data collection, transfer, reconciliation and reporting, document preparation, budget support, and more.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Biomarker Technical Expert are to:

• Collaborate closely with TSL, Clinical Operations, Biostatistics/Bioinformatics, and data management teams to support and execute translational science strategies in clinical trials;
• Develop and provide operational input into all study related documentation and processes, and ensure collection, delivery and analysis of biomarker samples in compliance with these documents as well as GCP/ICH;
• Serve as a single point of contact for biomarker operations across functions, and with collaborators and CROs;
• Provide biomarker operational expertise and guidance to the study teams and ensure learnings are taken across teams (studies, programs); identify areas of best practice and process improvements;
• Work with data management for set-up and application of biomarker-relevant pages, coordination of biomarker data format and delivery timelines, data transfer specification setup, to ensure timely and efficient data delivery (data transfers, reconciliation, analysis, reports), mutual data transfers with Companion Diagnostics (CDx) partners for CDx regulatory submissions, if needed;
• Lab vendor management including contracting, data QC and delivery timelines, data transfers and reporting;
• Manage implementation and execution of clinical biomarker sample logistics and operations including site feasibility and training, sample management plan, lab manual, monitoring of proper delivery;
• Provide real-time sample oversight and drive ongoing sample reconciliation to support selection of samples for analysis;
• Support Data analysis including processing of data files, curation and integration of datasets, generation of tables, figures and listings;
• Participates in or co-leads motivated and engaged teams in-line with Bayer's VACC (Visionary, Architect, Catalyst, Coach) leadership standards by enabling, empowering, and supporting colleagues in a high-performance environment under a culture of psychological safety. As such, the BTE takes accountability for the respective outcomes and develops and maintains effective collaboration with study team members, diagnostic partners, external vendors and central labs;
• Evolves Translational Sciences Oncology's unique value contribution by driving biomarker operation excellence and embracing a culture of creativity and innovation.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree;
• Extensive pharmaceutical industry experience and in-depth knowledge of clinical drug development;
• Clinical laboratory experience including involvement in the processing and/or analysis of clinical samples;
• Project management skills including planning, organizational and time management skills;
• Global vendor management experience;
• Critical reasoning skills including identification and resolution of complex problems;
• Detail oriented with the ability to work independently and manage multiple competing priorities;
• Proven project leadership skills, ability to successfully achieve results within multi-cultural and geographically diverse teams;
• Excellent oral/written communication skills; 
• Applies Bayer's VACC leadership behaviors;

• Demonstrates high self-awareness as well as system awareness;
• Pro-actively asks for and gives feedback;
• Focuses on outcomes: defines and deliver highest pipeline, team, talent, and organizational impact outcomes;
• Collaborates with accountability: collaborates and holds each other accountable in and across teams;
• Co-creates for customers: is close to the customer and co-creates solutions for their needs;
• Acts, learns fast and evolves: works in 90-days cycles, applies learnings fast and continually develops;
• Is the best self and includes others: respects differences, embraces inclusion and shows up as the best self.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral-level degree with 3+ year relevant experience and discipline or Master's degree with 5+ years in a relevant experience and discipline.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $128,480.00 - $192,720.00. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant).  Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.

This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant's location, market data/ranges, an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least 09/02/2026.

    YOUR APPLICATION      

Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Health for all, Hunger for none, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer. 
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