Director of Oncology

COMPANY:

Global, research-based pharmaceutical company focused on biologic-based therapeutics.

LOCATION:

Cambridge, MA

TITLE:

Associate Director/Director, Oncology (title dependent on experience)

TYPE:

Full-time, permanent

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Associate Director/Director, Oncology will join the effort to drive Oncology target discovery. Other responsibilities include:

• Provide scientific leadership in Immunology new target discovery and development.
• Recruit and lead a research team to drive Immunology projects: identify and propose potential targets, generate target hypothesis, build data package, and evaluate potential therapeutics.
• Collaborate with internal functional teams and external experts as appropriate to develop scientific strategy for novel target identification.
• Propose and develop innovative methodologies and technologies for project development.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

• PhD (and/or MD) in a relevant, scientific field
• Experience in Oncology and/or Immunology drug discovery and development
• First-hand experience with new target identification and validation, model development
• Ability to drive and influence projects from discovery through early clinical development
• Experience managing a group of scientists to drive project

If you meet the requirements above and would like to be considered for this position, apply on-line now for immediate consideration and to be contacted with further details.