Director, Scientific Lead Oncology

What can we offer you

Apart from job satisfaction we can offer you:

HEALTH

• Medical Dental and Vision benefits for you and your family including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

YOURSELF

• Paid time off policy including holidays and sick time

• Internal growth and development programs & trainings

WEALTH

• 401(k) program life & accident insurance and disability insurance

Job Purpose

Provide senior level scientific business and strategic leadership for diverse sponsor- driven preclinical oncology discovery programs from idea inception through to candidate nomination and IND filing.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for scientific output and program leadership at Scientific Lead level; accountable for managing technical and operational excellence in delivering sponsor-driven programs
• Serve as an oncology disease area leader and/ or cancer biology subject matter expert providing advisory role with the sponsors across key therapeutic modalities like small molecules Biologics radioligands cell therapy etc.
• Engage clients directly and in association with BD teams in acquiring new clients and business opportunities to drive growth and profitability.
• Innovate and drive scientific and process strategy for local preclinical sites and/or global sites in partnership with Discovery preclinical services leaders.
• Enforce scientific rigor and high quality and timely execution of partnered and internal R&D programs while enhancing process efficiencies.
• Strategic planning and leading innovative capability initiatives to expand scientific capabilities and offerings including tumor models (e.g. CDX PDX tumor resistance orthotopic) in vitro assays multimodal Imaging and other relevant techniques.
• Manage and scale business responsibly with a balanced approach of prioritizing client satisfaction and operational efficiency to improve credibility.
• Interact with study directors and sponsors to provide scientific oversight of study design preparation of protocols high quality delivery interpretation of data and preparation of reports.
• Mentor a team of study directors and juniors-functional scientists either directly or working collaboratively in a matrixed environment.
• Represent Perceptive at scientific meetings and support sales and marketing teams; Externalize science and innovation by authoring posters and publications.
• Work with the Delivery team in authoring and/or reviewing technical documents study and IACUC protocols interim and final reports presentations etc.
• Identify key science-based challenges and determine resolution of issues and advance scientific programs through exemplary leadership

Functional Competencies (Technical knowledge/Skills)

• Deep and/ or broad experience applying imaging to the study of oncology disease area or cancer biology
• Experience with relevant in vitro/ ex vivo/ in vivo methodologies including Flow cytometry Cell-based/ Biochemical assays Multimodal Imaging Tumor modeling Radioligand binding Autoradiography and Immunohistochemistry
• Expertise in one or more modalities like small molecules mAbs ADCs bi-specifics peptides RNAi etc.
• Expertise in the design execution analysis and interpretation of pharmacology Dosimetry and/or efficacy studies in rodent models
• Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
• A flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learning.
• Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail.
• Ability to coach others to succeed in enhancing individual and professional development. Sharing knowledge skills and expertise with others.
• Financial management and acumen with an ability to strictly manage a complex and large budget to a demanding target.
• Builds and maintains an in-depth knowledge of technology within the oncology disease area and how it affects customers adopting our products.
• Maintains an up-to-date awareness of trends tools technology techniques and processes that affect testing and technology within the Life sciences domain.

Experience Education and Certifications

• Education: Ph.D. in Oncology Pharmacology Cancer Biology Molecular/ Cellular biology Radiochemistry or related discipline is preferred. Post-doctoral experience in a related discipline is a plus.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience with documentation as a subject matter expert in the discipline of Oncology/ Radioligand therapies/ Imaging may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the requirements listed above.
• Experience: Minimum of 6-10 years related experience in research or pharmaceutical environment. Management experience is essential.
• Other: Experience in use of desktop applications (word processing spreadsheets databases) and network navigation required.
• Proven line management and leadership management.
• Location: Greater Boston Area
• Experience using tools to communicate progress to Stakeholders.
• English: Fluent

This role is based in the Perceptive office/lab located in Needham MA. The annual base salary range for this role is $144174- $ range represents the anticipated initial annual salary and may vary depending on several factors including the candidates experience and skills and may be subject to market rate adjustment.