Science Director, Clinical Biorepository

This position will report to the Unit Leader and will be responsible for biorepository related activities as well as biomarker verification testing in the clinical context of HD. This will include directing biorepository activities for sample collection and storage, planning and supervision of biomarker clinical study projects, and coordinating & managing experimental and observational clinical studies in HD. The successful candidate will: 

• Provide scientific oversight of the biorepositories and manage biorepository operations including sample collection pipelines, sample processing, sample storage and tracking
• Be able to provide critical input to data collection/analysis and quality control methods deployed in biorepositories. 
• Provide critical input in the design and supervision of translational wet biomarker studies. 
• Be able to independently design, plan and manage large single-/multi-site HD clinical studies through contract research organizations and academic/industrial collaborators. 
• Be responsible for providing scientific input and driving the creation of clinical documents required for the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of such clinical and translational studies. 
• Partner with Clinical Program Manager(s), legal and finance teams, and external collaborators to identify and resolve contracting issues related to HD clinical research and biorepository use in a timely manner and manage fiscal performance of the biorepositories and studies. 
• Proactively contribute to ongoing scientific dialog for various Foundation programs.