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Director, Immunoassay-based Biomarker Discovery and Analysis - Neuroscience

Eli Lilly and Company
August 21, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Boston, MA
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Biomarker scientist specializing in immunoassay development for neurodegenerative diseases, supporting clinical trial phases. Responsibilities: design, optimize, validate, and perform sample analyses of immunoassays (ELISA, MSD, Ella, Simoa) for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, ALS, and rare brain disorders; collaborate with internal teams and external partners; report assay status and ensure validation compliance. Requirements: Master’s or PhD in Neuroscience, Biochemistry, or related fields; 0-5+ years in biomarker development, with proven expertise in immunoassay techniques for brain diseases; experience with antibody-based assays, ultrasensitive technologies, and protein separation methods; strong communication and collaboration skills. Preferred: leadership experience, familiarity with electrophoresis, HPLC, immunoprecipitation, and assay validation standards. HighValue: biomarker development for neurodegenerative indications, clinical trial support, immunoassay validation, cross-functional collaboration, industry or academic experience. Location: not specified; work involves on-site laboratory activities.