Director, Discovery Oncology, Small Molecules

Job Description

Discovery Oncology is seeking a visionary and driven people leader to discover and advance the next generation of small molecule oncology therapeutics. Join an exceptional team with a rich history of scientific excellence and successful drug discovery. The successful candidate will lead a team at our Boston site focused on small molecule therapeutics with opportunities to contribute across additional modalities. This leader will partner across the organization to help shape Discovery Oncology strategy and advance our growing pipeline. Working closely with colleagues in chemistry clinical translational and business development functions this individual will help ensure the effective conception and execution of a portfolio of compelling medicines. The successful candidate will bring a strong record of scientific excellence late-stage research and IND experience strategic vision and inspiring people leadership.

Responsibilities

• Be a creative andforward thinkingleader to design and execute on the future of our companys Oncology therapeutics particularlysmall molecules

• Be a thought leader for the employment of small molecules to create effectivetolerableand combinable medicinesthat are both first in class and best in class.

• Leverage your deep understanding of cancer biology and the current internal and external oncology landscape to drive decisions on the opportunity of new therapeutics.

• Deliver on milestones key to pipeline advancement such as preclinical candidates and IND filings for first in human studies.

• Be an experienced Program Lead and teach others to become strong Program Leaders.

• Contribute yourexpertiseand vision to business development evaluations of molecules or platforms of interest to our company.

• As a member of the Discovery Oncology Leadership team meaningfully contribute to the development and execution of strategy and the growth and development of staff.

• Foster a high-performance culture of collaboration engagement self-accountabilityand inclusion.

Required Qualifications / Education:

• Ph.D. in Biology Immunology Biochemistry Pharmacology Toxicology Bioengineering Biotechnology Oncology Biophysics Biologics or a related STEM field with 8 years of post-degree experience in industry or equivalent OR MS with 10 years of experience.

• An extensive background in cancerbiology. Deep knowledgeof intrinsic pathwaysand key cancer driversof cancer.

• Evidence of innovative approaches to small molecule design particularly induced proximity

• A proventrack recordof advancing well designed investigative newsmall moleculedrugs into the clinicwith a focus on patient experience and successful clinical execution.

• Clear experience in late program leadership partnering with regulatory translational sciences and clinical development to achieve compelling engagement with agencies toinitiateand advance investigative drugs. Experience writing IND modules.

• Experience managing a group of senior and junior scientists witha track recordof achievements including project leadership and strategic contributions.

• Ability to build strong relationships within highly collaborative multidisciplinary teams to effectively drive drug discovery initiatives.

• Excellent attention to detail andstrong communication(oral and written) skills.

• Highly self-motivated and capable of prioritizing deliverables among multiple projects.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Preference will be given to candidates witha large breadth of small molecule experience including novel approaches.

• Experience with modalities beyondsmall moleculesis beneficial particularly including small molecule payloads.

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