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Principal Scientist/Associate Director, Clinical Biomarkers

  2025-08-01     LTZ Therapeutics     San Mateo,CA  
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Principal Scientist/Associate Director, Clinical Biomarkers

Principal Scientist/Associate Director, Clinical Biomarkers

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PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST / ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, CLINICAL BIOMARKERS

Working closely with LTZ's scientific and clinical teams, the Principal Scientist/Associate Director of Clinical Biomarkers will lead the execution of scientific and strategic plans for translational studies in early-stage clinical trials. They will be responsible for developing and executing clinical biomarker strategies, including overseeing all cross-functional operational and scientific aspects of integrating biomarker assays into clinical trials.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Biomarker lead will be asked to:

  • Develop, articulate, and lead the execution of actionable biomarker strategies across drug development stages, consistent with program development plans and regulatory strategies.
  • Generate appropriate sections of project planning documents to outline, provide justification, and enable execution of the clinical biomarker strategy.
  • Characterize tumor and immune profiling, pre- and post-treatment with myeloid cell-activating bispecific antibodies.
  • Oversee the development, validation, and execution of clinical biomarker assays, balancing the utilization of CRO's and a strategic build-up and use of internal resources.
  • Assess emerging technologies and establish technical platforms and assays to support biomarker research.
  • Develop and direct scientifically accurate assays to translate preclinical data into clinically relevant biomarkers, advancing LTZ's clinical development program objectives.
  • Contribute SME level knowledge of data, interpretation, and science to regulatory documents, investor communications, publications, etc.
  • Communicate data and strategies to key internal and external stakeholders across LTZ.
  • Other duties as required

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • PhD in immunology, cancer biology, or molecular and cellular biology with 5+ years of relevant experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry setting
  • In-depth expertise in the development, execution, and oversight of biomarker plans for immuno-oncology clinical development
  • Expertise in the development of biomarker assays and their implementation in clinical trials, and corresponding data analysis and interpretation
  • Demonstrated scientific acumen and mechanistic understanding of cancer biology
  • Ability to support and prioritize multiple projects as LTZ's pipeline continues to evolve
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, driving strong science and results
  • Demonstrated leadership, influencing, communication, and project management skills, with the ability to anticipate and solve problems.
  • Experience and desire to motivate and develop others.

COMPENSATION

In addition to a competitive compensation package with stock options and a stock purchase plan, LTZ also offers a comprehensive benefits package for our employees and their families, which includes medical, dental, vision, and supplemental disability insurance. Relocation assistance is also available.

JOB TYPE

  • Full-time

BENEFITS

·Medical insurance

·Supplemental disability insurance plans

·Relocation assistance

WORK AUTHORIZATION

WORK LOCATION

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

LTZ Therapeutics, Inc.is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing a work environment free of harassment and discrimination based upon a protected category, as well as an environment free from retaliation for protected activity

CONTACTS

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Director

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

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