Neuroimaging Biomarker Lead Director

$212,101 - $290,000/Yr

Ionis Pharmaceuticals - Carlsbad, CA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Carlsbad, CA

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Neuroimaging Biomarker Lead - Director at Ionis Pharmaceuticals is a pivotal role focused on leading research and development of neuroimaging biomarkers for neurological diseases. This position requires collaboration with both preclinical and clinical teams to define project needs and implement strategies for utilizing imaging biomarkers effectively across various disease domains. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in neuroimaging techniques and will serve as a key point of contact for development teams, ensuring effective communication and integration of biomarker research into clinical practices.

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

• PhD or MD degree with minimum 8 years' experience, including 3+ years in industry
• Expert in neuroimaging biomarker research in preclinical and clinical settings
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable leading large, cross functional meetings
• Organized, adaptive, and detail oriented, with the ability to multitask
• Proven ability to be productive in an intense work environment
• Experience in life science research with a basic understanding of disease mechanisms

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with additional imaging biomarkers, including PET imaging, CT scan, ultrasound, and other physiology biomarkers
• Understanding of evoked potentials (EPs) and electrocardiography (ECG)

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Flexible work arrangements
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities