About this role
Join a Discovery Oncology team in Boston to lead early-stage cancer research programs, manage a small group, and collaborate cross-functionally to advance candidates from target validation through early development.
Key Responsibilities
- Team leadership; cross-functional collaboration; drive discovery programs; design/optimize assays; communicate strategy and results
Technical Overview
Strong emphasis on tumor biology, cancer genomics, and a broad toolkit of molecular/cellular assays (SD acet to), with experience in CRISPR and immunoassays; effective communication of strategy and results.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an experienced oncology discovery scientist with a PhD and 4+ years (or MS/BS with more) in cancer research, strong tumor biology expertise, and hands-on assay development across multiple modalities; capable of leading a small team and communicating strategy externally.
Must-Have Skills
PhD in Cancer BiologyCell BiologyPharmacologyBiochemistryPharmaceutical SciencesChemistryBiophysicsBioengineeringBiotechnologyor related life sciences discipline and 4+ years of relevant industry experience in oncology drug discoveryor MS and 8+ years of experience or BS and 12+ years of experienceDeep expertise in tumor biologyincluding cancer genomics and oncogenic signalingHands-on experience with a broad range of therapeutic modalities is desiredBroad technical expertise in molecular and cellular biologybiochemistryand analytical methodsExcellent oral and written communication skills
Nice-to-Have Skills
Cross-functional collaborationPublications and conferences
Required Skills
PhD in Cancer BiologyCell BiologyPharmacologyBiochemistryPharmaceutical SciencesChemistryBiophysicsBioengineeringBiotechnologyor related life sciences; 4+ years oncology drug discovery; tumor biology; molecular biology; biochemistry; cell biology; assays; CRISPR-Cas; ELISA; immunoassays
Hard Skills
Assay DevelopmentBiochemical AssaysCell-Based AssaysCRISPR-Cas SystemData AnalysisDrug Discovery ProcessELISA TechniquesEx Vivo AssaysImmunoassaysImmunologyIn Vitro AssaysMammalian Cell CultureGenomicsImmunoassaysMeso Scale DiscoveryMolecular BiologyOncologyResearch ProgramsStrategic ThinkingTarget Validation
Soft Skills
LeadershipCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingStrategic Thinking
Keywords for Your Resume
associate principal scientistdiscovery oncologyoncology drug discoverytumor biologycancer genomicsoncogenic signalingCRISPR-Cas Systemassay developmentcell-based assaysin vitro assaysex vivo assaysELISA TechniquesMeso Scale Discoverymammalian cell culturegenomicsimmunoassaysdata analysislead projectscross-functional collaborationoncology
Deal Breakers
Lack of oncology drug discovery experience, Insufficient tumor biology or assay development expertise, Inadequate communication or leadership potential
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