Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Genentech
Job overview
The Principal Scientist, Translational Medicine OMNI (Obesity) at Genentech leads translational research in obesity and related co-morbidities, driving drug development through biomarker discovery and innovative treatment strategies.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves designing translational experiments, analyzing human clinical samples, identifying novel targets and biomarkers, supporting clinical trials, collaborating with internal and external teams, and communicating findings through presentations and publications.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $141,500-$262,900 based on location and experience, with a discretionary annual bonus and relocation benefits; comprehensive benefits are also provided.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD with 3+ years of relevant postdoctoral or industry experience in metabolism, neuroscience, endocrinology, or related fields, expertise in obesity research, strong leadership and communication skills, and technical knowledge of molecular and cellular lab techniques; biostatistics or bioinformatics skills are preferred.
Career development
Opportunities include leading R&D teams, fostering collaborations, and engaging in cutting-edge translational research to impact drug discovery and development.
Work environment and culture
Genentech promotes an inclusive, merit-based work environment with equal opportunity employment and support for accommodations.
Company information
Genentech is a leading biotechnology company focused on innovative drug development across multiple therapeutic areas including metabolism and neuroscience.
Team overview
The candidate will join the Translational Medicine Cardiovascular and Metabolism Diseases team, collaborating with diverse internal departments and external partners.
Job location and travel
The position is based in California with collaboration across sites in Boston, South San Francisco, and Switzerland, and relocation benefits are available.
Unique job features
The role offers unique opportunities to work with advanced molecular and cellular phenotyping techniques and integrate biomarkers into clinical trials to accelerate drug development.
Company overview
Genentech, a pioneering biotechnology company founded in 1976, specializes in developing innovative medicines to address serious medical conditions. They generate revenue primarily through the research, development, and commercialization of biopharmaceuticals, including treatments for cancer, autoimmune diseases, and other serious illnesses. Acquired by Roche in 2009, Genentech operates as an independent center within Roche's global research network, maintaining a strong focus on scientific discovery and patient-centric solutions. Their groundbreaking work in recombinant DNA technology has positioned them as leaders in the biotech industry.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your expertise in translational medicine, particularly focusing on obesity, metabolic diseases, and associated comorbidities, highlighting your experience with biomarker discovery and clinical trial support.
Highlight your leadership skills and ability to guide R&D teams, showcasing your capacity to formulate hypotheses, develop analytical strategies, and manage cross-functional collaborations, especially within drug development contexts.
Apply through multiple platforms including Genentech’s official careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility and ensure your application reaches the appropriate hiring managers.
Connect with current employees in the Translational Medicine or Cardiovascular and Metabolism Diseases divisions at Genentech on LinkedIn, using ice breakers such as commenting on recent publications, asking about their experience with biomarker integration in clinical trials, or expressing interest in their work on obesity therapeutics.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating key terms from the job description such as 'biomarker discovery,' 'translational research,' 'clinical trial support,' 'obesity,' 'metabolic diseases,' 'molecular phenotyping,' and relevant technical skills like 'scRNA-seq,' 'flow cytometry,' and programming languages 'Python' or 'R.'
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