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　　Lead a team of researchers to support projects related activities pertaining to in vivo oncology for different modalities (small molecules, biologicals, etc.) entailing new model development; screening and interpretation of results, generation of new ideas and new target identification and validation. The role requires extensive cross functional collaboration and liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

　　Expertise in core preclinical oncology drug discovery and development is desired.

　　What are the key responsibility of the role?

　　Oversees in vivo screening experiments and generate repots in a timely manner

　　Independently design and execute new experiments and develop CDX/PDX models and validate them

　　Effectively coordinate inter-departmental communication to facilitate timely execution of tasks and data communication. Present key finding in project team meeting and to senior management

　　Interact with external collaborators/CROs/Academic partners to provide high quality, timely and on-budget studies

　　Mentor and train group members to facilitates their professional growth

　　Generate new ideas: conduct and assist in target evaluations & due diligence on internal and external ideas

　　Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work in team environment with passion and enthusiasm for pharmacology and drug discovery

　　Desire and ability to work in a fast paced, cross-functional, flexible and team-oriented environment

　　Aptitude for maintaining flexibility to respond to changing project priorities

　　Technical Skills:

　　Deep understanding of drug discovery process and preclinical pharmacology assessments

　　Thorough understanding and experimental experience in immuno-oncology is desirable

　　Expertise with multiple and diverse molecular techniques for study of biomarkers in in vivo studies

　　Hands on experience in CDX and PDX models to evaluate efficacy; molecular biology techniques - IHC, WB, FACS, RT-PCR, ELISA, imaging, etc to assess biomarkers and translational relevance.

　　Educational Qualification & Work Experience

　　A Ph.D./post-doc in pharmacology or a related field

　　At least 12-14 years of experience in pharmacology in the drug discovery and development research division

　　We provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, military or veteran status, generic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.