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We are looking for a scientifically rigorous collaborative and results-focused Principal Scientist to join our Translational Medicine and Biomarkers team. This role may be based in the Candid offices in San Diego California or performed remotely within the United States.

About the role

You will lead translational biomarker projects that connect drug discovery programs with clinical development. You will evaluate mechanisms of action and pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic relationships shape biomarker strategy in autoimmune disease and translate complex data into clear program decisions. This full-time role reports to the Executive Director Translational Medicine.

Who youll work with

You will work in a multidisciplinary environment alongside Discovery Clinical Development Clinical Pharmacology and Clinical Operations colleagues. You will also partner with contract research organizations external collaborators and scientific stakeholders to develop assays oversee study samples interpret results and communicate findings.

What youll do

• Lead biomarker projects supporting preclinical and clinical program decisions.
• Develop translational hypotheses for treatment response and non-response.
• Shape translational research strategy for autoimmune disease programs.
• Interpret and present biomarker data to internal and external stakeholders.
• Guide assay development and study-sample oversight with external research partners.
• Support translational content for clinical and regulatory documents.

Interested For this role were looking for the following

Minimum requirements

• Doctorate in immunology rheumatology molecular biology or a related field.
• 4 years of biotechnology or pharmaceutical biomarker-development experience.
• Proven knowledge of autoimmune disease biology and translational molecular technologies.
• Validated experience developing qualified flow cytometry panels with external research partners.
• Demonstrated project leadership organization and milestone-tracking skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; willingness to travel up to 10%.

Preferred requirements

• Experience with T-cell engagers or bispecific antibody therapeutics.
• Experience with preclinical biomarkers and disease models.
• Experience with single-cell RNA sequencing or immune-repertoire sequencing.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization using R Python or similar tools.
• Ability to thrive independently in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.

This positions reasonably anticipated base salary range is $138000 - $181000. The actual salary offered will take into account related knowledge skills experience and location among other factors and may fall outside the expected range.

Are you ready to go beyond to create value and make your mark for patients If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you!

About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work with us
At UCB we dont just complete tasks we create value. We arent afraid to push forward collaborate and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring supportive culture where everyone feels included respected and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We go beyond to create value for our patients and always with a human focus whether thats on our patients our employees or our planet. Working for us you will discover a place where you can grow and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

At UCB weve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless explicitly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.

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