Translational Sciences Lead (m/f/d)

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Bayer is seeking a Translational Sciences Lead (m/f/d) in Basel to advance our oncology portfolio from early target assessment through registration, including companion diagnostics and life cycle management. The ideal candidate holds an MD and/or PhD, has extensive drug development experience, and a proven track record leading global development programs with strong strategic thinking and cross functional influence. You will set vision for end-to-end translation strategies, drive patient segmentation and proof of mechanism, shape technical excellence, and steer data driven decisions to differentiate products. To apply, tailor your CV and cover letter to show concrete translational programs you led, collaborations across functions, regulatory interactions, and impact on value and labeling, and confirm onsite Basel readiness with reference code 881017.

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Translational Sciences Lead (m/f/d) 

         

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

The Translational Sciences Lead (TSL) is pivotal in advancing our oncology portfolio, creating significant impact through the progression of global development programs and pipeline expansion from early target assessment through life cycle management. As a TSL, you set the vision and strategic direction for assigned programs, ensuring state-of-the-art precision medicine, including all aspects of patient segmentation and proof of mechanism for product differentiation from pre-D1 through registration, including companion diagnostics strategies as appropriate.

 

You will build and execute an end-to-end Translation strategy, providing translational science leadership for global development programs with full decision-making authority. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you drive the creation and maintenance of a bench-to-bedside and back strategy to maximize the success of development programs, significantly shaping the value of the product and driving data-driven decisions and competitive drug labels. Your role is crucial in driving value and differentiation of oncology assets based on scientific hypotheses from the early stages of development.

 

KEY TASKS:

• Develop, implement and maintain end-to-end Translation strategies for development programs;
• Sets the vision and strategic direction of assigned programs ensuring state-of-the-art precision medicine;
• Drive all aspects of patient segmentation and proof of mechanism for product differentiation through registration including companion diagnostics;
• Is accountable for shaping technical excellence within organization by driving core projects, people, and innovation under a peer-reviewed setting;
• Shape the value of products through data-driven decisions and competitive labeling;
• Ensure state-of-the-art precision medicine practices;
• Collaborate cross-functionally to maximize program success;
• Drive value and differentiation of oncology assets from early development stages.

 

WHO YOU ARE:

• MD and/or PhD in a relevant scientific discipline;
• Extensive experience in drug development and pharmacological studies;
• Proven track record in leading global development programs;
• Strong strategic thinking and innovation skills;
• Ability to collaborate flexibly across functions and lead with authority;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Experience in precision medicine and patient segmentation strategies.

    YOUR APPLICATION      

Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

Bayer is committed to providing barrier-free access and support-facilities for individuals with disabilities - during the application process and beyond. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to request any support / equipment they may need via the contact information below.
 

 

 

Location:

Switzerland : Basel-City : Basel  

 

Division:

Pharmaceuticals

 

Reference Code:

881017