About this role
Associate Director, Discovery- Oncology will lead the characterization and development of oncology therapeutics, driving in vivo pharmacology studies, target validation, and biomarker evaluations within Oncology In Vivo, while managing a team and ensuring regulatory and animal welfare compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Spring House site team of leaders and contributors
- Conduct performance and career development conversations
- Set strategic goals and long-range planning for the team
- Shape experimental design, data interpretation, and communication
- Provide scientific insights to internal and external audiences
Technical Overview
Scope includes in vivo pharmacology across oncology programs, with experience in diverse rodent models, study design, data interpretation, and presentation of scientific data; leadership across discovery teams and cross-functional partners; preference for patent/IND/CTA filings experience.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an experienced oncology discovery scientist with 5-8+ post-graduate experience (PhD preferred) who excels in in vivo pharmacology, rodent models, and leading multidisciplinary teams; capable of driving target validation and biomarker evaluation while ensuring animal welfare and regulatory compliance.
Must-Have Skills
Bachelor's degree in the life sciences (molecular/ cellular biologybiochemistrypharmacologytumor immunology) with at least 15 years pharmaceutical or biotech industry/ lab/ academic experience OR a Master's degree (MS) with at least 12 years experienceor PhD with 5-8 years of relevant post-graduate experienceExpertise in drug development of Oncology therapeuticsExperience in optimally leading individuals and/or teamsExperience with oncology-relevant rodent models such as xenografts and syngeneic modelsorthotopic modelshumanized modelsor genetically engineered tumor modelsExpertise in study designdata analysisinterpretationand presentation of in vivo pharmacology studiesStrong organizational skills including the ability to handle several projects simultaneously; detail oriented with excellent record keeping skillsExcellent communication skills including effective interaction with people and teams both internally and externallyPresentation of scientific data and concepts to colleagues and teamsProven record of adherence to animal welfare and compliance regulations
Nice-to-Have Skills
Experience in writing technical drafts for patent filingsIND (US-FDA) or CTA (EMA) filingsClinical Data ManagementClinical Trial ProtocolsData SavvyDeveloping OthersDrug Discovery DevelopmentInclusive LeadershipIndustry AnalysisInnovationLeadershipPharmacodynamicsPharmacologyPharmacometricsPharmacovigilanceProduct Lifecycle Management (PLM)Product ManagementQuality ValidationScientific ResearchTeam ManagementTechnical Credibility
Required Skills
Bachelor's degree in the life sciences (molecular/ cellular biologybiochemistrypharmacologytumor immunology) with at least 15 years pharmaceutical or biotech industry/ lab/ academic experience OR a Master's degree (MS) with at least 12 years experienceor PhD with 5-8 years of relevant post-graduate experienceExpertise in drug development of Oncology therapeuticsExperience in optimally leading individuals and/or teamsExperience with oncology-relevant rodent models such as xenografts and syngeneic modelsorthotopic modelshumanized modelsor genetically engineered tumor modelsExpertise in study designdata analysisinterpretationand presentation of in vivo pharmacology studiesStrong organizational skillsExcellent communicationPresentation of scientific dataAdherence to animal welfare and compliance
Hard Skills
oncology drug developmentin vivo pharmacologyrodent models (xenograftssyngeneic modelsorthotopic modelshumanized modelsgenetically engineered tumor models)study designdata analysisdata interpretationpresentation of scientific dataanimal welfare complianceIND filingsCTA filingspatent draftingPharmacodynamicsPharmacologyPharmacometricsPharmacovigilance
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationcollaboratinginclusive leadershipteam managementproblem solvingscientific communication
Keywords for Your Resume
Associate Director Discovery- Oncologyoncology discoveryin vivo pharmacologyrodent modelsxenograftssyngeneic modelsorthotopic modelshumanized modelsIND filingsCTA filingspatent draftingpharmacodynamicspharmacologypharmacometricspharmacovigilanceleadershipteam leadershipcross-functional collaborationoncology drug developmentstudy designdata analysisdata interpretationpresentation of scientific dataanimal welfare
Deal Breakers
Lack of oncology in vivo pharmacology experience, No experience leading teams, Inability to perform cross-functional collaboration
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