Job Title: Senior Scientist, Translational Medicine

Location: Cambridge, MA (Hybrid: ~3 days onsite, varies with workload)

Duration: 6 Months (Potential for extension)

Shift/Pay: Day Shift | $133/hr

Role Overview:

The Translational Medicine and Integrated Research (TMIR) team is seeking a motivated and scientifically driven Senior Scientist to support biomarker discovery and translational strategies across allergy and immunology programs. This role bridges preclinical research and clinical development, with opportunities to contribute at all stages of drug development. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in immunology, molecular biology, and translational research to advance the understanding of disease mechanisms and support clinical trial success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute biomarker strategies for preclinical and clinical-stage programs.
• Design, optimize, and troubleshoot biomarker assays both in-house and through CRO partnerships.
• Oversee external CRO work, including experimental design, validation, timelines, and quality assurance.
• Support clinical trials through biomarker implementation aligned with regulatory and program milestones.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with discovery, clinical, data, and regulatory teams.
• Analyze and interpret complex scientific datasets to inform clinical decisions.
• Contribute to protocol development, regulatory submissions, and scientific publications.
• Regularly present findings and strategies to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Evaluate and implement emerging biomarker technologies and platforms.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required:

• PhD in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Immunology, or related field.
• 4–6 years of biopharmaceutical research experience (including postdoctoral training).
• Minimum 2 years in translational or clinical research.
• In-depth knowledge of allergy, asthma, anaphylaxis, or related diseases.
• Hands-on experience with biomarker development and clinical implementation.
• Strong data analysis skills using standard tools (Excel, GraphPad Prism).
• Experience managing CROs and working within GxP environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication; collaborative team player.

Preferred:

• Practical knowledge of PCR, NGS, IHC/IF, cytokine assays.
• Experience correlating PK/PD/efficacy outcomes in clinical studies.
• Excellent documentation and organizational skills.