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 an Senior Biomarker Scientist (US based - East Coast) on a permanent full-time capacity.
CLOSING DATE: 09-MAY-2025
Purpose of the Role:
The Senior Biomarker Scientist (Clinical – US) is a key expert on relevant clinical science aspects in one or several of IXICO’s core therapeutic areas (TAs), specifically Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Parkinson’s disease (PD). The individual supports effective key opinion leader (KOL) engagement, scientific communication, business development activities as well as operational delivery. 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 KOLs. This role plays a central part in IXICO’s visibility as a leader in neuroimaging by building strong, peer-level relationships with thought leaders, clinical investigators and drug developers and contributing to IXICO’s scientific impact in the neuroscience community. The Senior Biomarker Scientist supports the company’s overall communication 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).
- Systematically establish and nurture relationships with KOLs to inform IXICO’s scientific strategy, gather insights on emerging trends, and identify collaboration opportunities to support IXICO’s role as an industry leader in neuroimaging.
- Client Collaboration & Consultation
- Actively develop relationships with potential new customers (meetings at conferences, calls, workshops, etc.).
- Support endpoint design and protocol development, specifically around products and services provided by IXICO.
- For defined accounts, lead science-based engagement with relevant pharma contacts to support account penetration.
- Serve as scientific lead for (face-to-face) bid defences and other client meetings.
- Leverage IXICO’s KOL network to support sponsors with protocol design and trial planning.
- Serve as subject matter expert to provide input into proposals, statements of work, and other external documents.
- 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 and other stakeholders.
- Provide clinical science input to reviews of study documentation (incl. training materials, subject information, analysis SOPs).
- Support and drive communication initiatives to promote IXICO’s services and products.
- Collaborate with IXICO cross-functional teams and KOLs to produce peer-reviewed publications, contributing to IXICO’s thought leadership in the field of neuroimaging and neuroscience research.
- encourage future collaborations through, e.g., scientific presentations at conferences and other meetings as well as pro-active engagement with research groups and consortia.
- delivery of educational / promotional webinars and 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
- Substantial 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 Understanding of CNS trial design and relevant mechanisms in AD and or PD
- 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
Desirable
- Established network of KOLs and scientific experts within AD and or PD neuroscience.
- Proven experience managing scientific publications, including co-authored peer-reviewed articles, abstracts, and presentations at industry-leading conferences.
Location & travel
- Home based – US
- Periodic travel required for industry conferences, KOL meetings, and organizational gatherings.
- Meetings at IXICO’s London HQ as required.
- Travel may account for up to 50% of working time.
Benefits:
- Competitive remuneration package including benchmarked salaries.
- Opportunity to participate in the Company’s 401k savings plan.
- Opportunity to participate in the Company's sponsored health plan (ICHRA).
- Staff Annual Bonus Plans and Annual Salary Review.
- PTO Allowance in addition to all State and Federal Public Holidays.
- Life Assurance of 4x annual salary.
- Employee Benefits Portal offering various discounts in retail, food & drink, and entertainment.
- Engaging seasonal events such as Summer and Christmas parties in the UK (travel provided).
- Wellbeing initiatives such as Mental Health Awareness Training.
- Employee Assistance Programme offering advice and support on a wide range of topics.
- Fully Home-based.
- 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 motivated and passionate Senior Biomarker Scientist (US based - East Coast) 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. CLOSING DATE: 09-MAY-2025
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