RESEARCH AND EARLY DEVELOPMENT POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP

RESEARCH AND EARLY DEVELOPMENT POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP

SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA ONSITE ONLY

Job Description: RED Postdoctoral Fellow

BioMarin is the world leader in delivering therapeutics that provide meaningful advances to patients who live with serious or life-threatening rare genetic diseases. We target diseases that lack effective therapies and affect relatively small numbers of patients, many of whom are children. These conditions are often inherited, difficult to diagnose, progressively debilitating and have few, if any, treatment options. BioMarin will continue to focus on advancing therapies that are the first or best of their kind.

The Research and Early Development (RED) organization at BioMarin conducts trail-blazing research to enable preclinical drug development for patients with genetic diseases in the cardiovascular, hematology, musculoskeletal and central nervous system therapeutic areas. We leverage multiple modalities, including biologics, small molecules, oligonucleotides and gene therapy. We work with world-class academic investigators and centers and a diverse array of internal research and development partners in genomics, gene editing and translational sciences. ​

We are currently seeking qualified and motivated individuals to join BioMarin as  Postdoctoral Fellows in one of the following departments within RED:

Research: Musculoskeletal, Hematology, Cardiovascular, Neuroscience, Genomics, Delivery, or Gene Therapy

Translational Sciences: Clinical Pharmacology, Clinical Immunology, Pharmacological Sciences, or Bioanalytical Sciences

Fellows will be matched to one department within RED for a two-year term.  While gaining technical experience, fellows will also be introduced to other biotech business units including Regulatory, Product Portfolio Development, Clinical Sciences, and Medical Affairs.

To Apply

Along with your CV/resume, please submit a Letter of Intent. Your Letter of Intent should include which Research or Translational Science department (noted above) you’d like to join and a description of the areas of research or drug development you’d like to pursue during the fellowship. 

Responsibilities

Design and conduct experiments or studies in collaboration with the Fellowship advisor and/or RED or Clinical colleagues to advance a pipeline program or platform, or to identify and explore new indications, modalities, or technologies.

Provide scientific and intellectual input to guide project-related proof-of-concept and investigative efforts within the context of interdisciplinary project teams.

Where appropriate, initiate, direct and execute the development, optimization, and qualification of robust assays.

Analyze data with applicable bioinformatics tools/scientifically sound interpretation and present data at group/departmental meetings.

Troubleshoot experiments based on a thorough understanding of assay principles.

Author technical reports and SOPs associated with the assays developed and qualified.

Contribute to study reports and manuscripts.

Provide scientific support to collaborating functional groups, as needed.

Work with junior research associates and scientists on experimental design, troubleshooting, assay optimization and data interpretation, where applicable.

Maintains broad knowledge of relevant state-of-the-art principles and theories.

Participate in exploratory studies driving the evaluation of state-of-the-art technology platforms, and innovative upgrades for existing assay platforms.

Identify, develop and maintain relationships with contract research organizations to maximize project productivity and assure inclusion of latest scientific thinking and guidelines in the research plan.

Contribute to the peer review process, both internally and externally, to help assure BioMarin research is conducted at the highest level of quality, integrating business and development objectives.

Makes major contributions to scientific literature and conferences.

Participate in at least one governance meeting and/or regulatory engagement on a pipeline program​.

Present at/participate in program/platform strategy meetings​.

Opportunities for project-based rotations, as appropriate (within or outside of the department) based on the Fellow’s interests and corresponding business needs.

Education Requirements

Completion of a doctoral degree in a relevant scientific discipline within three years of the program start date (June 2024);​ no industry experience required.​

General Requirements

Track record of success demonstrated by a strong publication record.

Demonstrates professional maturity, treats others equitably and fairly, and is willing to adhere to BioMarin Code of Conduct.

Robust track record of demonstrating self-initiative/motivation.

Highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and possess excellent written and oral communication skills.

Well-organized with the ability to be flexible and work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.

Ability to think strategically.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Be able to navigate a new working environment in parallel with personal development.

Demonstrates the skill to analyze and synthesize data with efficiency and effectiveness.

Effectively deals with ambiguity and adapts quickly to change.

Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills.

Works independently on complex projects.

Benefits of a Postdoctoral Scientist 

Provides individuals interested in research careers in industry further training so they have the opportunity to hone technical skills, focus research interests and develop independence.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

In the U.S., the salary range for this position is $ 80,700 to $ 121,100 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A discretionary bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.