Molecular and Genomics Biomarker Team Lead

TATAA Biocenter • Gothenburg, Sweden • On-site • Full-time

TATAA Biocenter is seeking an experienced scientist to lead our molecular and genomics biomarker bioanalysis team. This is a senior, hands-on role for a bioanalytical subject-matter expert who can own biomarker assay work end to end, from development and validation through GLP/GCLP sample analysis - in support of sponsors’ preclinical and clinical programs, with a particular focus on gene and cell therapy. Are you motivated by bioanalytical challenges and want to shape an important assay capability within a growing, accredited CRO with an international client base? We would like to hear from you!

Who Are We?

In this role, you will split your time between hands-on NGS work and project management - as comfortable leading a project as running an experiment. TATAA Biocenter is a specialized molecular-analysis CRO supporting pharmaceutical and biotech sponsors worldwide. Our laboratory is GCLP-compliant and accredited under GLP and ISO 17025:2017, with deep expertise in qPCR, dPCR, RNA-seq/NGS, and Olink. We are a team of 15 scientists working closely together to help sponsors get the best out of their preclinical and clinical programs — united by a shared mission to accelerate innovations in precision medicine.

What You Will Do?

• Lead and develop the molecular and genomics biomarker team, setting its scientific and operational direction.
• Own biomarker assay development, qualification, and validation across qPCR, dPCR, RNA-seq, and Olink.
• Act as bioanalytical PI / scientific lead on sponsor studies, including gene- and cell-therapy, biodistribution, and shedding programs.
• Contribute to sponsor proposals and experimental design, helping win and scope new work as a scientific lead.
• Stand behind assay development, validation, and sample analysis during regulatory audits and inspections.
• Ensure GLP/GCLP-compliant documentation, data integrity, and continuous audit readiness.
• Serve as the bioanalytical point of contact and subject-matter expert for sponsors and colleagues.

Who Are We Looking For?

Essential

• You have a proven track record in molecular and genomics biomarker assay development and validation.
• You have NGS experience relevant for gene and cell therapy - typically one or more of: RNA-seq for transgene expression and transcriptomic biomarkers., Integration-site analysis for lentiviral / retroviral vectors., AAV vector genome and capsid sequence confirmation, and impurity profiling., Targeted panels or WGS for off-target editing analysis in gene-editing programs.
• You hold a PhD in a relevant field, with significant industry experience (e.g., 2+ years in a CRO or pharma bioanalytical setting).
• You have hands-on qPCR and dPCR expertise across preclinical and clinical settings.
• You have expertise in biodistribution and shedding studies for advanced drug modalities.
• You can stand behind your assay work in front of auditors and inspectors (GLP/GCLP; OECD GxP a strong plus).
• You are organized and meticulous, essential in a regulated laboratory - and process excellent English communication skills (both written and oral).

Preferred

• Olink experience is an advantage, though not required.
• You bring scientific leadership and seniority to lead and mentor a specialized team.

Why Join TATAA?

• Ownership of a specialized molecular and genomics biomarker capability, and the responsibility to shape how it develops.
• Scientific breadth across advanced drug modalities, including gene and cell therapy, biodistribution, and shedding studies.
• A senior leadership role within a growing, accredited molecular-analysis CRO.

Join us in accelerating innovations in precision medicine. 🚀

Need more info?

For any questions about this opening or recruitment process, please contact us at jobs@tataa.com.

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