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Genetics Specialist

Boston / Remote, MA

Posted: 12/13/2024 Industry: Scientific and Life Sciences Job Number: 17308

Job Description

Connexion’s mission is to provide "best in class" services to job seekers. We strive to achieve excellence in job placement, staffing, and recruiting services, while treating candidates with the professionalism and respect they deserve.

Title: Genetics Specialist
Hiring Organization: Connexion Systems & Engineering

Compensation, Benefits, and Employment Type
  • Duration: 3-month contract
  • Pay rate: $160-$185/hr
  • Job Location: Boston, MA -or- Remote
  • Schedule: M-F, standard business hours, part-time (20 hours/week)
  • Job#: bh17308

Description:
The Genetics Specialist will play a crucial role in the development of a genetic panel for use by hepatologists and gastroenterologists. This position involves managing the project from inception to completion, working closely with the US Medical Affairs team. The Genetics Specialist must be an excellent communicator and self-starter, capable of liaising with both internal and external stakeholders.

Main responsibilities / job expectations
  • Lead the development of a genetic panel
  • Conduct outreach to genetic testing companies to evaluate existing tests and identify gaps in gene coverage and reporting.
  • Serve as content expert and project manager for the internal Ipsen task force ensuring to acquire the necessary alignment with all stakeholders
  • Liaise regularly with Business Ethics and Legal colleagues outside of task force meetings
  • Engage with KOLs to gain alignment on merits of specific genetic panels
  • Track budgets and timelines and ensure appropriate processes are followed for internal approval
  • Comply with all regulatory laws, regulations and policies that govern the conduct of Ipsen.

Knowledge, abilities & experience Education
  • Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MS, MPH) in Genetics, Health Services Research, Public Health, Pharmacy or a related field is required.

Experience
  • Minimum of 3-5 years experience in Medical Genetics and/or Medical Affairs or related field is required

Key Technical Competencies Required
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while remaining flexible.
  • Proactive with excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to develop relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to develop realistic plans and recommendations.
  • Strong communication (both oral and written) and project management skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams, as well as with external partners and vendors.
  • Broad understanding of genetic testing.
  • Minimal travel may be required, if at all.

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Caroline Driscoll
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