How would you describe this position in 2-3 lines?
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
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