Careers at Milagen

Milagen is a privately held company located in the historic Fisher Building in downtown Emeryville, CA. Milagen is expanding and accelerating the development of its products. Milagen is focusing on the development of innovative diagnostic products for cancer and other human diseases with unmet needs. Our goal is to take leadership in the development and commercialization of immunoassays for diagnostic, prognostic and therapy management applications.

We are committed to excellence and to fostering individual success in a creative, dynamic and multidisciplinary team environment. At Milagen we believe that each employee makes a difference, and adds his special contribution to the Company’s ultimate goals. We value scientific performance, independence, creative thinking, perseverance, commitment, respect, and positive thinking and behavior. At Milagen, employees are encouraged to take initiatives, challenge themselves and their colleagues, as we all learn from each other.

Diagnostic development requires multidisciplinary expertise, and Milagen offers several positions opened to the right candidate.

Management

020 Administrative Assistant
026 Top Executive
027 Sales Manager
028 VP of Business Development
033 Immunodiagnostic Development/Regulatory
034 Consultant in Marketing/Business and Regulatory issues

Research & Development

List all job codes here, as links to the corresponding job ad

021 Research Associate
022 Research Scientist
023 Bioinformatics
024 Group Leader
025 Protein Expression / 029 Protein Expression
030 Biostatistics
031 Monoclonal Antibody
032 Immunoassay Development

Response Information

Milagen, Inc.
Human Resource Department
1255 Park Avenu, Suite B
Emeryville, CA 94608
Attn: Job Code #
Fax: 510-601-1526
E-mail: hr@milagen.com

020 Administrative Assistant

Seeking an individual with excellent organizational, communication and secretarial skills to assist VP of Operations and Management Team. The selected candidate will be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of multi-tasking. Multiple administrative tasks include reception, mail, general office duties & maintenance, accounts payable, travel arrangements, human resources. Great sense of confidentiality, and strong work ethic are required. Great potential for growth.

Qualifications
- BA/BS or Associate Degree in Business Administration or equivalent, with relevant experience in small business, Academia or biotech setting
- Working knowledge of office procedures and practices
- E-mail, internet search, word processing, spreadsheet, computer skills, accounting, a plus
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, and work cooperatively in a multi-cultural environment
- Excellent written, interpersonal and communication skills
021 Research Associate

Biomarker Discovery

We are seeking a talented, highly dependable, and detail-oriented person to be part of our Biomarker Discovery Program. Primary responsibilities will include antibody-based high-throughput screening, use of robotic equipment, as well as general laboratory maintenance and support.

Qualifications
- BA/BS in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, or Immunology
- Knowledge of antibodies and/or cell culture a plus
- Good laboratory practice required, prior job experience not essential
- Excellent computer education, organizational, written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a fast-paced and challenging team
022 Research Scientist

Biomarker Validation

We are seeking a talented scientist to be part of our Biomarker Validation Program. Responsibilities include designing and carrying out further characterization of proprietary antibody libraries and biomarkers through cell-based assays in multiplex format, and developing cell biology investigations of validated biomarkers.

Qualifications
- PhD, MS in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Immunology with relevant industrial experience
- Strong knowledge of antibodies and experience in mammalian cell culture required
- Expertise in various high-throughput cell-based assays and proven troubleshooting abilities
- Excellent computer education, familiarity with robotic equipment, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Superior organization and communication skills
023 Bioinformatics

Scientist - Bioinformatics

The selected candidate will establish, develop, manage a database of complex biological information related to the Company's research and development. Incumbent will design and maintain systems to ensure integrity, and efficient deployment of methods to collect, track, and interpret data generated by our R&D. Responsibilities include supporting the high-throughput screening and discovery program, as well as providing infrastructure solutions to respond to Company’s growth.

Qualifications
- MS in Computer Sciences
- Strong background in biological sciences required, preferable MS/PhD level
- Expertise in Access, C/C++, SQL, Perl, Java, Visual Basic
- Solid experience in database architecture, system, and database mining
- Creativity and innovation skills desirable
- Superior organization and communication skills
024 Group Leader

Biomarker Development Program

The selected candidate will be part of the strategic decision-making on the Company’s research and technology development. As group leader, he/she will be responsible for setting short and long term goals for the Biomarker Development Program. The selected candidate will oversee and lead an interdisciplinary team, will aggressively solve technical challenges, will have overall scientific responsibility on collaborative projects, and finally will contribute to envisioning our future developments.

Qualifications
- PhD with several years relevant research and development experience, including in industry setting
- Proven track record in state-of-the-art technologies in cellular biology, immunology and biochemistry
- Strong skills in assay development and demonstrated troubleshooting abilities
- Excellent computer and database education to effectively interact with our Bioinformatics team
- Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced and challenging environment
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
025 Research Scientist

Protein Expression

We are seeking a talented Research Scientist to complement our Biomarker Development Program. In this position, the selected candidate will be responsible for screening cDNA libraries and for designing and developing protein expression protocols in a variety of systems.

Qualifications
- BA/BS, MS, or PhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or Cell Biology, with relevant research experience in industry or Academia
- Expertise in cDNA library screening , in vitro translation systems, and in a variety of protein expression systems required
- Strong skills in major molecular biology techniques and demonstrated troubleshooting abilities
- Excellent computer education, organization and communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
026 Business Development

Executive Management

The selected candidate will be part of the strategic decision-making on the Compay’s business avenues, including strategic alliance, partnership, licensing, and investment. As VP of Business Development you will be responsible for aggressively developing business relationships with biotech, pharmaceutical, diagnostic and reagent companies; you will also be involved in promoting the Company’s business and visibility, and in securing financial resources for the Company.

Qualifications
- PhD or PhD/MBA with several years of relevant research and development experience in the life science industry with increasing levels of responsibility
- Excellent understanding of leading edge technologies in current post-genomics and proteomic field, and ability to project future developments
- Proven track record in business development in the biotechnology and pharma sector
- Ability to translate discussions into appropriate deal structures of varying complexity
- Strong negotiation skills and prior management experience required; creativity and innovation, a plus
- Superior communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced and challenging environment
027 Sales Manager

Candidate will be responsible for launching the first Company product, including marketing, promotion, pricing, customer relationship. Further responsibilities will be identifying new business opportunities to penetrate and expand the customer base for this and other products. You will be closely interacting with Top Management and Business Development teams.

Qualifications
- Candidates must be self and money-motivated, capable of working with minimal supervision, ambitious and driven-to-succeed individuals who are eager to generate profitable new revenue and achieve sales goals through cold calling on accounts; closing skills required
- Successful track record in sales; consistently exceeding quotas
- Ability to complete full sales life cycle including lead generation, prospecting, setting appointments, product demonstrations, negotiations and closing deals
- The candidate must also be experienced in initiating and developing new strategic accounts, or building on existing client relationships to help the company position itself as a leader in emerging markets; must have experience in managing several target account
- The ideal candidate thinks independently, is articulate and passionate, energetic with a positive attitude, and enjoys the ever-changing nature of an entrepreneurial environment
- BA/BS, MS or PhD in life sciences required; plus 2 or 4 year degree in Business or Marketing, with at least 2-3 years sales experience in commissioned environment
- Strong written, verbal, analytical, persuasive, and interpersonal skills. Excellent presentation and ability to adapt to a cross-cultural environment
- Compensation is through a very attractive commission only structure
028 Top Executive

The Company is seeking a candidate to be part of the strategic decision-making regarding product development, business avenues, and financing. The selected candidate will be responsible for successfully implementing and furthering the Company’s strategic plan. Assisted by Top Management Team members, the candidate will also be involved in aggressively developing strategic alliances and business partnerships with biotech and pharmaceutical companies, and will contribute to the effective commercialization of immunodiagnostic products.

Qualifications
- PhD, MD/PhD or PhD/MBA with proven successful track record in top executive position in the biotechnology and pharma sector
- Deep knowledge of diagnostics and bioproduct development with successful experience in the launching of biological products
- Successful track record with financial institutions
- Successful track record in achieving alliances and partnerships with large pharmaceutical companies
- Outstanding communication, interpersonal and management skills
029 Research Scientist

Protein Expression

We are seeking a highly talented, independent, and accomplished Research Scientist to express and validate cancer specific biomarkers, entailing: construction and screening of phage libraries, design and development of protein expression protocols in a variety of systems, and recombinant protein production. The successful candidate must possess a very strong background in molecular biology, with hands-on experience in phage manipulation, and protein expression and purification.

Qualifications
- PhD in relevant field, with 3-5 years academic research experience, industry experience not required
- Expertise in phage library construction and screening, with strong background in all molecular biology and recombinant DNA techniques
- Expertise in protein expression and purification required, with hands-on experience in a variety of protein expression systems
- Fluent in antibody and immunochemistry techniques
- Experience with high-throughput process
- Proven track record and demonstrated troubleshooting abilities
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced and challenging team environment
030-Biostatistician

Biomarker Development

We are seeking a talented Biostatistician to work closely with Biomarker Development Scientists to provide statistical analysis of biomarkers with clinical utility applications. This individual will be responsible for research design of validation studies and sample size justification, analysis of biomarkers, determination of biomarker performance, endpoint specifications. The ideal candidate will work well independently, and will be capable to successfully interface with company Scientists, and third-party independent collaborators on statistical analysis of company biomarkers.

Qualifications
- MS or PhD degree in Statistics or Biostatistics, or equivalent, with at least 3 years directly related experience in academic or biotech/pharma environment
- Proven experience with experimental design and analysis as it pertains to clinical biomarkers and diagnostics
- Expertise in multivariate analysis and predictive models
- Expertise in statistics programming (SAS or equivalent) to automate routine biostatistical analysis
- Experience with high-throughput process, and multiplex protein platforms
- Highly capable of technically addressing unique biostatistical problems and skilled problem solving.
- Ability to interface multiple expertise and translate into successful clinical applications
- Excellent computer and organizational skills
- Superior listening, verbal and written communication, among technical and non-technical personnel
031-Research Scientist

Monoclonal Antibodies

We are seeking a highly talented, independent, and accomplished Research Scientist to generate monoclonal antibodies, thus contributing to the development of the Company immunodiagnostic assay pipeline. The successful candidate must possess a very strong background in all antibody related techniques, including recombinant antibodies, with hands-on experience and proven track record in successful monoclonal antibody production.

Qualifications
- PhD in relevant field, with 3-5 years academic research experience, industry experience not required
- Expertise, proven track record and demonstrated troubleshooting abilities in monoclonal antibody production and screening
- Experience with high-throughput process
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced and challenging team environment
032-Scientist

Immunodiagnostic Assay Development

We are seeking a highly talented, independent, and accomplished Scientist to develop immunodiagnostic assays based on Company’s validated biomarkers. The selected candidate will directly interact with Scientific Director and Biomarker Development Team, and will be responsible for the development of ELISA-based immunodiagnostic assays, ensuring that optimal parameters as well as regulatory standards for a population diagnostic tool be met.

Qualifications
- PhD in relevant field, with 3-5 years academic research experience, relevant industry experience a plus
- Expertise and proven track record in all aspects of immunodiagnostic assay development
- Expertise with a variety of detection and signal enhancement platform system
- Experience with high-throughput process
- Creativity, problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities required
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced and challenging team environment
033-Medical Director & Regulatory Affairs

We are seeking a highly experienced candidate with an advanced medical and science degree, preferably in oncology, to lead our effort into the clinical development of the company immunodiagnostic assay pipeline, and provide strategic guidance in regulatory affairs and compliance. The successful candidate will be responsible for successfully implementing all regulatory aspects related to the development and commercialization of immunodiagnostic products.

Qualifications
- MPH, MD, MD/PhD with solid background in clinical research, specialty training and Board Eligibility in Medical Oncology or related field preferred
- Extensive experience in pharmaceutical/diagnostic product development and related regulatory issues, and solid management experience in medical diagnostics
- Thorough knowledge of all aspects of CDRH/FDA regulations regarding submission, evaluation, approval, and compliance of immunodiagnostics, including 510k, PMA, CLIA, and relevant reference laboratory accreditations
- Direct liaison experience with the FDA
- Very strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills required, and demonstrated ability to think strategically
- Excellent organizational and managerial skills
- Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced and challenging team environment
034 Consultant in Marteting/Business and Regulatory issues

Milagen is focusing to bring to the market innovative diagnostic and therapeutic management products for cancer in particular and for other major diseases. Milagen is currently in late stage development of several products and it is actively seeking highly talented individuals with proven track -record in marketing and products launching in the diagnostic field. The candidate should have a strong background in business development in particular.