Seagen

Principal Scientist Bioinformatics/Computational Biology

Description

Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated bioinformatics scientist to join the Translational Sciences Diagnostics, Analytics, & Biomarkers (TDAB) group at Seagen to contribute to the scientific understanding, development, and registration of novel therapeutics in a company dedicated to finding cures to cancer. You will be part of a skilled group leading the mechanistic understanding of novel therapeutics and patient selection strategies. This position will involve cross-functional teamwork to build and develop bioinformatics tools and provide analysis for ongoing clinical trials. A successful candidate will have demonstrated diverse scope of technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration cross-functionally, and independent thought. Opportunities for growth include experience with regulatory filings, leading cross-department/cross-program machine learning projects, and leading cross-functional Research & Translational Sciences teams. This position has the option of being based in our Seattle or South San Francisco offices.

Responsibilities:

• Develop strong knowledge of the basic biology of the intended target of drug candidates and contribute significantly to biomarker expertise within the organization.
• Design, develop, analyze, and execute biomarker plans to address the Clinical Development and Translational Sciences strategy
• Collaborate with biomarker scientists, data engineers, data scientists, medical directors, pharmacologists, toxicologists, and research teams to analyze clinical and biomarker data to support clinical development decision-making
• Implement and evaluate new predictive algorithms
• Effectively communicate analysis results to cross-functional teams and upper management within and outside of Translational Sciences
• External communication with industry scientists and/or regulators through conference presentations, publications, working groups, investigator meetings, and regulatory interactions

Qualifications:

• PhD in bioinformatics, mathematics, engineering, computer science, or a biomedical discipline, and 5+ years of
• Solid knowledge of mathematics and statistical methods and proficiency using statistical analysis software or libraries such as R or Matlab
• Proficient with a general scripting language (Python, Ruby, or Perl) & data visualization tools (Spotfire, Tableau, R, or Python)
• Familiarity with standard coding best practices and source code control
• Background with 1 or more of the following: molecular biology, immunology, cancer biology, next-generation sequencing, flow cytometry, or image analysis
• Proven success in scientific investigation, either through scientific publications or drug development experience.
• Excellent listening, time management, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to illustrate problems and generate solutions
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Demonstration of strong leadership and influencing skills with cross-functional teams
• Ability to effectively communicate project status, science, and strategy to a wide variety of internal audiences (researchers, development staff, peers throughout the company, management, executives, and whole company)

As the leading employer in our industry in the Pacific Northwest, Seagen is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package as well as a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the whole lives of our employees and their families. Benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage, group and supplemental life insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance and much more. To learn more about Seagen, please visit www.seagen.com.

Seagen is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Seagen is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Submitted: 02/05/2021