Translational Medicine Scientist - Ophthalmology

Roche UK

Welwyn, United Kingdom
On-site
Ophthalmic biomarker strategy
Preclinical discovery and early clinical development
Fluid- and imaging biomarker strategies
Roche UK is seeking a Translational Medicine Scientist specializing in ophthalmology, specifically in biomarker strategy and bridging preclinical and clinical development for retinal and anterior segment diseases. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in ophthalmology, a strong publication record, and experience in cross-functional collaboration within the pharmaceutical industry

Job Summary

  • Act as a core member of the Ophthalmology Precision Medicine Team leading portfolio enabling fluid- and imaging biomarker strategies.
  • Drive assigned translational medicine activities, including deep understanding of different data types required in early development (biomarker, imaging, omics, preclinical, clinical), analyzing it, and using the insights for portfolio enablement.
  • Partner with other departments like Pharmaceutical Sciences, Therapeutic Modalities, Computational Sciences, Product Development, and Biostatistics across the company to support future Ophthalmology programs.

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Roche UK is seeking a Translational Medicine Scientist specializing in ophthalmology, specifically in biomarker strategy and bridging preclinical and clinical development for retinal and anterior segment diseases. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in ophthalmology, a strong publication record, and experience in cross-functional collaboration within the pharmaceutical industry.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • ophthalmic biomarker strategy
  • preclinical discovery and early clinical development
  • fluid- and imaging biomarker strategies
  • data analysis of molecular, imaging, and clinical trial data
  • collaboration with academic institutions and key opinion leaders

Nice-to-have

  • drug development for Ophthalmology experience
  • scientific curiosity and passion
  • goal-oriented and highly motivated
  • outstanding organizational skills

Key Requirements

  • M.D., Ph.D or PharmD in a relevant field
  • Expertise in the Ophthalmology field is a must
  • Proven experience in academic research, pharmaceutical industry or in a clinical setting
  • Solid understanding of methodological and bioanalytical approaches
  • Proven experience working in cross-functional, matrix teams
  • Fluent in English

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