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Why Sarepta? Why Now?

The promise of genetic medicine has arrived, and Sarepta is at the forefront. We hold a leadership position in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne) and are building a robust portfolio of programs across muscle, central nervous system, and cardiac diseases. In 2023, we launched our fourth therapy and the first ever gene therapy to treat Duchenne.

We're looking for people who see unlimited potential in themselves and who are motivated by an unwavering commitment to patients.

What Sarepta Offers

At Sarepta, we care deeply about all the people in our community and believe in the importance of supporting them in all aspects of their lives. We aspire to maintain a culture that acknowledges people bring their whole selves to work, and we will strive to help everyone in our community integrate their work and personal lives while maintaining productivity. We are committed to offering a range of benefits and work-life resources designed to support people in the following areas:

• Physical and Emotional Wellness

• Financial Wellness

• Support for Caregivers
  

For a full list of our comprehensive benefits, see our website: https://www.sarepta.com/join-us

The Importance of the Role

Sarepta Therapeutics is seeking a motivated Scientist with laboratory experience in developing and executing molecular assays and leadership expertise to manage the development of biomarkers for clinical trials. The qualified candidate will have strong, hands-on background with molecular assays and able to execute routine assays according to the established methods and procedures. This person will also participate in development and validation of biomarker assays to support pre-clinical and clinical trials and clinical development decision-making. The position includes integration of data across platforms, study metadata, and study results for presentation in meetings, reports, and regulatory documents. They will author and review methods, SOPs, protocols, technical reports, and regulatory document preparation. They may serve as Study Director or Contributing Scientist on applicable studies.

The Opportunity to Make a Difference

• Provide scientificsupportfor translational biology efforts in support of Gene Therapy, RNA,siRNAand Gene Editing programs.

• Lead and conduct GCLP/GLP clinical and non-clinical study sample analysis using a variety of assay formats such as ELISA, PCR, Western blot,NGS,and IHC/image analysisaccording to standard operating procedures,methodsand protocols.
• Lead and supportthe development and validation of fit-for-purpose clinical and non-clinical biomarkers following the FDA Bioanalytical Method Validation guidance.
• Operate in a laboratory setting at the Sarepta in-house laboratory as part of a team, train on established methods, executebench experiments withoutsupervision and direction.

• Train team members on assays and sample processing and reporting workflows.

• Coordinate activities and timelines through close collaboration with project management teams, research teams, as well as cross-functional Translational Biology colleagues. This includesmaintainingsample testing trackers, summary statistics for reports, and testing metrics.

• Document and present complex scientific concepts and findings to diverse functional groups.

• Work closely with Quality Control and Quality Assurance to ensure compliance withappropriateregulatoryguidelines, such as writing and reviewing SOPs, technicalreportsand publications.

• Processes tissue, blood, urine, and other samples as needed.

• Additionalduties include completing general lab tasks, preventive maintenance, and quality control peer review. Maintaining a clean working area andadheresto proper safety techniques and procedures. Performs miscellaneous related duties, asrequired.

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory guidelines.

• Ability to work extended hours as needed, including but not limited to weekend and holiday
  coverage, occasionally on short notice

• Additionalresponsibilities as assigned.

More about You

• Advanced degree in a scientific disciplinerequired. M.S. degree in Biological Sciences or related field with 5+ years of relevant lab experience. PhDpreferred with3-5years of work experience.

• Ability to execute sample handling and analysis with strict adherence to laboratory methods, and SOPs using Good Documentation Practices (GDP)

• Demonstrated hands-on experience in protein-based biomarker analysis and molecular biomarker analysis of biological samples.

• Extensive working knowledge of biomedical research methodologies.

• A strong record ofdemonstratinganalytical reasoning and creative problem-solving skills, critical thinking, including a strong grounding in statistical analysis methods and software.

• Technically proficient,strategicand collaborative with strong scientific creativity, affinity for technology and problem-solving skills across a range of scientific disciplines.

• Experience with GCLP/GLP assay development, bioanalytical method validation, and testing.

• Proven scientific leadership when working with collaborative, multi-functional teams and troubleshooting complex laboratory processes.

• Excellent technical writing and communication skills; able to articulate complex scientific concepts to diverse functional groups and external stakeholders.

• Desire to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, high functioning and collaborative team environment and to make a difference in the lives of people through innovative medicines

• Recognized by former peers, colleagues,managersand direct reports for attributes congruent with Sarepta Values: Drive, Excellence, Resilience, Teamwork, Innovation and Compassion.

What Now?

We're always looking for solution-oriented, critical thinkers.

So, if you're comfortable with ambiguity and candor, relish challenging yourself, and place kindness and integrity at the forefront of how you approach your peers and work, then we encourage you to apply.

#LI-OnsiteBlankThis position requires work on site at one of Sarepta's facilities in the United States.The targeted salary range for this position is $106,400 - $133,000 per year. Sarepta is making a good faith effort to be transparent and accurate around our hiring ranges. The salary offer is commensurate with Sarepta's compensation philosophy and considers factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, external market conditions, criticality of role, and internal equity.Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.Sarepta Therapeutics offers a competitive compensation and benefit package.Sarepta Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and participates in e-Verify.