Genentech
Senior Translational Scientist, Oncology Biomarkers & Translational Research
South San Francisco · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$121k-$224kDetected 6 hours ago
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About the role
- Additionally, we conduct foundational clinical translational research to study the molecular and cellular pathways driving disease to generate novel target and biomarker approaches.
- This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage large-scale patient cohorts, clinical trial biospecimens, and emerging technologies to address previously intractable questions in cancer biology.
- This role is ideal for a scientist who is excited by scientific discovery, technology innovation, and the opportunity to combine biology and data science to advance precision medicine for patients.
Responsibilities
- Co-design translational research strategies that address key biological and clinical questions across oncology programs.
- Lead fit-for-purpose biomarker study design, including cohort selection, assay strategy, benchmarking, quality control, analytical workflows, and data interpretation.
- Partner with biologists, laboratory scientists, computational biologists, statisticians, and AI/ML scientists to integrate data and translate findings into actionable hypotheses.
Requirements
- Postdoctoral training or 3+ years of relevant industry or academic experience in translational oncology research.
- Strong understanding of current and emerging tumor profiling technologies, including genomic, spatial, proteomic, liquid biopsy, single-cell, or multimodal approaches.
- Demonstrated experience with translational study design, including assay selection, technical benchmarking, quality control, analytical workflows, and biological interpretation.
- Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams spanning biology, clinical development, laboratory sciences, computational biology, statistics, and AI/ML.
- Deep expertise in at least one oncology therapeutic area, such as breast, lung, colorectal, prostate, or hematologic malignancies.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting translational research within academic, clinical or commercial settings
- Experience with statistical modeling, biomarker analysis, or multimodal data integration.
- Experience evaluating or implementing novel profiling technologies in translational or clinical research.
- Track record of publications, presentations, or contributions to biomarker development or precision oncology programs.
- Genentech is an equal opportunity employer.
- It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence.
Compensation
- The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $120,700 - $224,100 Annual.
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