Director, Immunoassay-based Biomarker Discovery and Analysis - Neuroscience

Basic Qualifications:

Master’s and/or PhD in Neuroscience, Biochemistry or a related scientific field, with 0-5+ years of industry, academic, or postdoctoral experience in biomarker development, with recognized expertise in immuno-assay-based methods for brain diseases.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Must have an understanding of the principles for antibodies and other affinity-based molecules, for immunoassay design and protein biomarker quantification as well as documented hands-on experience in immunoassay development and validation for biomarker applications in clinical diagnostics, clinical trials, or preclinical sample analysis.
• Must be technically skilled to in the field of qualitative (e.g. electrophoresis techniques, Westen blot) and quantitative (e.g. ELISA, MSD, Ella, Simoa) immunoassay-based analyses.
• Proven leadership in managing and mentoring biomarker research teams in academic or industry settings.
• Experience in ultrasensitive technologies (e.g. NuLISA) and protein sepearation and purification techniques (e.g. HPLC, immunoprecipitation) is a merit.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present to influence both internal and external stakeholders.

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is

$153,000 - $281,600

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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