Biomarker Scientist (Clinical)

Advanced analytics. Intelligent insights. IXICO plc (AIM: IXI), is a leading neuroimaging Contract Research Organization (CRO), delivering advanced Ai analytical insights in neuroscience to the global clinical trials market. Established in 2004, listed as a public company in 2013, IXICO has firmly established itself as a trusted partner to the global life sciences industry, supporting the development of new therapies for neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s Disease and Multiple Sclerosis.

With our focus on neuroscience, our purpose is to advance human health by turning data into clinically valuable insights; helping our clients reduce clinical development risk and improve return on investment from their clinical development programmes. We achieve this by combining Ai machine learning imaging biomarker analysis, together with centralised neuroimaging CRO services to provide an integrated service covering every stage of clinical development through to post-marketing surveillance. We are committed to invest in continuously enhancing our validated and peer reviewed disease optimised machine learning Ai analytics services and our infrastructure and technology to support our ambitious growth strategy. Our people are empowered to enable us to achieve our company goals and their own personal development through the “4A” values at the heart of our culture: Aspiration, Ability, Agility and Accountability.

To help us deliver our medical image analysis solutions to large clinical trials we are hiring a Biomarker Scientist (Clinical) on a permanent full-time capacity.

Purpose of the Role: The Biomarker Scientist is a key expert on relevant clinical science aspects in one or several of IXICO’s core therapeutic areas (TAs), leading scientific delivery of contracted trials and supporting business development activities as subject-matter expert. The post holder engages across scientific matters in the defined TA(s) with existing and potential new clients as well as collaborators from industry and academia, relevant consortia and key opinion leaders. As part of operational delivery, the post holder is responsible for ensuring all imaging aspects during study set-up and execution support the trial’s biomarker strategy and are in line with regulatory requirements. The Senior Biomarker Scientist supports overall marketing strategy by leading on dissemination of clinical science activities through scientific papers, conference attendance and via other channels of communication.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain clinical science expertise for relevant imaging measures in assigned TA(s): Maintain knowledge of relevant literature and scientific developments.
• Understand clinical trial development landscape (drug mechanisms, key industry players, core (imaging) biomarkers).
• Keep up-to-date on relevant regulatory developments.
• Support business development activities to win new business from current and prospective clients: Serve as subject-matter expert in relevant TAs and / or imaging modalities across all stages of client engagement to support the relevant BD lead.
• Actively develop relationships with potential new customers (meetings at conferences, calls, workshops, etc.).
• Serve as scientific lead for (face-to-face) bid defences and other client meetings.
• Serve as subject matter expert to provide input into proposals, statements of work, and other external documents.
• Interpret clinical trial protocols and other customer requirement documentation, to define project-specific specifications and configurations for IXICO’s products and services.
• Ensure clinical scientific leadership of active projects, including: Lead on study reports (interim and final), Lead on regular science review, Lead development of the study imaging charter.
• Attendance and/or input as required at project meetings with Sponsor, Investigator and third Parties to provide updates for troubleshooting purposes, etc.
• Provide clinical science input to reviews of study documentation (incl. training materials, subject information, analysis SOPs).
• Support marketing initiatives to promote IXICO’s services and product in the target market and encourage future collaborations through, e.g., scientific presentations at conferences and other meetings, pro-active engagement with research groups and consortia, delivery of educational / promotional webinars, development of marketing material (website and other channels).
• Responsibility for individual TA’s and data modalities are defined for the wider science team based on job holder’s expertise and in order to address project needs and IXICO strategy.

Qualifications and skills required for the role:

• Essential Background in neuroscience, neuroimaging, or a related discipline.
• Post-graduate Qualification with a PhD or equivalent research experience in a relevant area.
• Prior experience in at least one of the following areas: Relevant work experience in a regulated clinical trial environment in CNS diseases, Clinical expertise in a neurodegenerative disease such as Alzheimer’s disease, Huntington’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis.
• An active interest to grow understanding of relevant areas of clinical and technical expertise.
• An understanding of the underlying biology/pathology and relevant biomarkers in relevant disease areas.
• An understanding of clinical trials and the associated regulatory landscape in relevant disease areas.
• Good research skills.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong innovative and conceptual thinking.
• Manages own time and prioritises requests.
• Team player in cross-functional team.
• Willing to travel internationally for conferences and customer meetings.

Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package including benchmarked salaries.
• Staff Annual Bonus Plans and Annual Salary Review.
• Generous employer pension contribution of 6%.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing up to 28 days with every year at IXICO.
• BUPA private medical insurance scheme.
• Life Assurance of 4x annual salary.
• Employee Benefits Portal, Perkbox offering various discounts in retail, food & drink, and entertainment.
• Engaging and social environment, with fundraising and sporting activities and seasonal events such as Summer and Christmas parties.
• Wellbeing initiatives such as eye tests, flu jabs, and Mental Health Awareness Training.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering advice and support on a wide range of topics.
• Hybrid working model pattern split between working at our vibrant head office in the City of London and remotely.
• Reimbursement allowance to purchase equipment to support working from home.
• Generous employee referral scheme offering £2,000 for referring a successful candidate to the company.
• Financial assistance for professional qualifications.
• A company in an industry where your work has an impact every single day.

How to Apply: IXICO is working hard to create a representative, inclusive and empowered team, because we believe different experiences, perspectives and backgrounds make a better workplace, and ultimately better services. IXICO doesn’t discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other protected class. This is a great opportunity for a strong and experienced Biomarker Scientist (Clinical) to thrive in an engaging and fast-paced environment, to make a difference on an everyday basis. If you think IXICO should meet you, please send us your CV and covering letter by email to careers@ixico.com or apply directly via LinkedIn. We are looking forward to your application.

Please note that our entire business is operating under a Hybrid-Working Model, where UK-based employees are required to attend our London office 2 days a week. If you have got any questions, please reach out to our careers team. Please note that IXICO will process the data provided by you only in order to perform the outlined recruitment exercise. For more details on what data we process and on what legal basis this happens please view our Recruitment Privacy Policy or contact careers@ixico.com.