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Principal Scientist – Translational Medicine
GondolaBio. Partner with discovery and preclinical teams to identify and prioritize translational biomarkers .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in biomarker strategy, assay development, and clinical implementation, with a strong focus on translational medicine and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to integrate biomarker data with clinical datasets and manage global clinical studies effectively.
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PhD In Relevant Discipline8+ Years Experience In Translational MedicineBiomarker Strategy ManagementExperience With CLIA Or Regulated Laboratory EnvironmentsExpertise In Assay Development
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Hard Skills
Biomarker StrategyAssay DevelopmentClinical ImplementationBioanalytical Validation PrinciplesTranslational BiomarkersClinical Protocol DesignRegulatory DocumentationSample Collection DesignData IntegrationCNS Disorders
Soft Skills
Cross-Functional CollaborationDecision-MakingProject ManagementCommunication
Tools & Technologies
Biomarker Assay PlatformsCRO ManagementLogistics WorkflowsSample Integrity Assurance
Industry Keywords
Translational MedicineBiomarker SciencesClinical BioanalysisNeurologyCNS-Targeted TherapeuticsCSF Biomarker WorkflowsNeurophysiological BiomarkersRegulatory Submissions
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Partner with discovery and preclinical teams to identify and prioritize translational biomarkers
- Translate preclinical findings into clinical biomarker strategies, including pharmacodynamic, target engagement, and disease-relevant endpoints
- Lead development, qualification, and validation of biomarker assays
- Oversee assay transfer, validation, and execution at CROs and external laboratories
- Ensure assays are implemented in CLIA-compliant or equivalent environments when appropriate
- Partner with Clinical Operations to design sample collection schedules, lab manuals, and logistics workflows
- Coordinate with clinical sites and vendors to ensure sample integrity and operational feasibility
- Integrate biomarker data with clinical, PK/PD, and safety datasets to generate decision-ready insights
- Contribute to clinical protocol design, regulatory documentation, and cross-functional decision-making
- Serve as a key partner across discovery, clinical development, clinical operations, regulatory, and data science teams
- Drive clinical biomarker strategy and execution across early neuroscience clinical programs
- Translate discovery-stage hypotheses into clinically actionable biomarker approaches for global studies
Requirements
What you’ll need- PhD or equivalent in a relevant discipline
- 8+ years of experience in translational medicine, biomarker sciences, or clinical bioanalysis
- Experience managing biomarker strategies in global clinical studies and working with CROs
- Understanding of biomarker assay platforms and bioanalytical validation principles
- Experience working in or with CLIA or regulated laboratory environments
- Experience in neurology or CNS disorders preferred but not required
- Experience with intrathecal or CNS-targeted therapeutics preferred
- Familiarity with CSF biomarker workflows or neurophysiological biomarkers such as EEG preferred
- Experience contributing to regulatory submissions preferred
- Ability to operate cross-functionally across discovery, clinical development, and clinical operations
- Expertise in biomarker strategy, assay development, and clinical implementation
- Experience driving work through CROs and external partners
Benefits
Comp & perks- Patient Days with opportunities to hear directly from patients
- Culture inspired by company values
- Decentralized operating model
- Ownership of program and career vision
- Collaborative, fast-paced, data-driven environment
- Access to learning and development resources
- Robust and market-competitive compensation and benefits package
- Performance bonus
- Equity
- Health and welfare programs
- Retirement programs
- Flexible PTO
- Rapid career advancement for strong performers
- Potential to work on multiple programs across therapeutic areas
- Partnerships with leading institutions