Scientist, Precision Medicine
Kura Oncology, Inc.
5 hours ago
Remote friendly (San Diego, CA)
United States
$121,551 - $137,270 USD yearly
Clinical Research and Development
Essential Job Function
- Serve as a member of the Precision Medicine team to support biomarker research across multiple Phase 1 to Phase 3 clinical trials for oncology drug development.
- Provide day-to-day troubleshooting for biomarker sample collection, processing, and testing by working directly with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of biomarker data.
- Build and manage internal trackers and dashboards that link sample metrics, clinical trial data, and biomarker test results to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and timely updates.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders from Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, and Data Management to ensure Precision Medicine study plans are integrated into new clinical protocols, study databases, and data/sample review plans.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to execute biomarker data transfer agreements with external vendors; follow up on data delivery status and escalate issues when not resolved timely.
- Contribute to the analysis of genetic and protein biomarker data from clinical trial samples.
Job Requirements / Qualifications
- PhD in molecular biology, cancer biology, genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, immunology, or related life sciences field.
- 0–3 years of relevant experience (industry experience not required).
- Detail oriented, proactive, and interested in building expertise in clinical biomarkers and precision medicine.
- Demonstrates sound judgment on when to resolve issues collaboratively vs. escalate risks/delays.
- Hands-on research experience involving genomic, transcriptomic, or proteomic data analysis.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, data reconciliation).
- Experience creating data summaries, dashboards, or visualizations (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or R).
- Experience working with large datasets using R, Python, or similar analytical software (a plus).
- Experience managing complex datasets during graduate or postdoctoral research.
Benefits (as stated)
- Base range: $121,551–$137,270 per year.
- Compensation package includes generous benefits, equity, and participation in an annual target bonus.
- 401K + employer contributions; generous stock options; ESPP Plan; 20 days PTO to start; 18 holidays; Paid Paternity/Maternity Leave; in-office catered lunches; home office setup; lifestyle spending stipend; commuter stipend (Boston office).
- Serve as a member of the Precision Medicine team to support biomarker research across multiple Phase 1 to Phase 3 clinical trials for oncology drug development.
- Provide day-to-day troubleshooting for biomarker sample collection, processing, and testing by working directly with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of biomarker data.
- Build and manage internal trackers and dashboards that link sample metrics, clinical trial data, and biomarker test results to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and timely updates.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders from Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, and Data Management to ensure Precision Medicine study plans are integrated into new clinical protocols, study databases, and data/sample review plans.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to execute biomarker data transfer agreements with external vendors; follow up on data delivery status and escalate issues when not resolved timely.
- Contribute to the analysis of genetic and protein biomarker data from clinical trial samples.
Job Requirements / Qualifications
- PhD in molecular biology, cancer biology, genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, immunology, or related life sciences field.
- 0–3 years of relevant experience (industry experience not required).
- Detail oriented, proactive, and interested in building expertise in clinical biomarkers and precision medicine.
- Demonstrates sound judgment on when to resolve issues collaboratively vs. escalate risks/delays.
- Hands-on research experience involving genomic, transcriptomic, or proteomic data analysis.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, data reconciliation).
- Experience creating data summaries, dashboards, or visualizations (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or R).
- Experience working with large datasets using R, Python, or similar analytical software (a plus).
- Experience managing complex datasets during graduate or postdoctoral research.
Benefits (as stated)
- Base range: $121,551–$137,270 per year.
- Compensation package includes generous benefits, equity, and participation in an annual target bonus.
- 401K + employer contributions; generous stock options; ESPP Plan; 20 days PTO to start; 18 holidays; Paid Paternity/Maternity Leave; in-office catered lunches; home office setup; lifestyle spending stipend; commuter stipend (Boston office).