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NEUROIMAGING BIOMARKER LEAD - DIRECTOR

 

SUMMARY:

We are seeking a highly motivated and outstanding individual to join our Biomarker group as Neuroimaging Biomarker Lead. This is a new position in the team. 

The individual would be expected to collaborate with preclinical and clinical stakeholders to define project needs, and lead research on neuroimaging biomarkers for neurological diseases. The ideal candidate has expertise in the implementation and analysis of electroencephalography (EEG) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in a clinical setting.

An understanding of additional imaging biomarkers, including PET imaging, CT scan, ultrasound, and other physiology biomarkers, including evoked potentials (EPs) and electrocardiography (ECG), is desired. The candidate would be expected to centralize learnings and support clinical teams in their strategy and implementation of imaging and physiology biomarkers across disease domains, including neurology, cardiovascular and rare disease.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Integrate as an expert leader for neuroimaging biomarkers, within a network of key decision makers with cross functional representation Define needs with key stakeholders and lead research on neuroimaging biomarkers (focus on EEG and MRI) for neurological diseases Support clinical and preclinical teams in strategy, implementation, and interpretation of neuroimaging biomarkers Centralize learnings across disease domains for imaging and physiology biomarkers Be the primary point of contact for development teams wanting to implement imaging and physiology biomarkers within their programs Communicate effectively and efficiently with team members and senior management regarding updates on project status, timelines, milestones, key events Present findings in internal and external forums to key stakeholders and experts Work directly on multiple programs in parallel

REQUIREMENTS: 

Candidate should have a PhD or MD degree with minimum 8 years’ experience, including 3+ years in industry Be an expert in the field, with extensive experience in neuroimaging biomarker research in preclinical and clinical settings Excellent communicator who is comfortable leading large, cross functional meetings and maintaining open and effective lines of dialogue, address problems and collaborate constructively with team members, external vendors as well as senior management Must be organized, adaptive, and detail oriented, with the ability to multitask, and manage multiple programs in parallel with competing priorities Proven ability of being productive and successful in an intense work environment ​ Experience in life science research, with a basic understanding of mechanism of action of disease. Candidate can be located in San Diego, CA or be fully remote Travel minimal 0-10%

Please visit our website, http://www.ionis.com for more information about Ionis and to apply for this position; reference requisition #IONIS003428

Ionis offers an excellent benefits package! Follow this link for more details: Ionis Benefits

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The pay scale for this position is $212,101 to $290,000

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