Job Description:
Reports to the Associate Director, Immuno-oncology, working to discover and develop novel therapeutic antibodies for cancer treatment. This scientist will lead therapeutic programs targeting novel immune modulators for cancer therapeutics and will play a role in defining strategy of the programs. In a matrix setting, this scientist will also be responsible for overseeing translational medicine activities within the immuno-oncology team, which will include performing nonclinical IND-enabling in vitro assays and identifying biomarkers and patient selection criteria for clinical trial design. Drug development experience working in immuno-oncology and translational medicine is a must. The position will be asked to supervise research associates and/or scientists and provide scientific mentorship and career growth opportunities for their direct report(s). This role offers the opportunity to have a significant role in the discovery of novel drugs and their effects on target biology in the field of immuno-oncology.
- Drug development experience in immuno-oncology and translational medicine is a must
- Leads and advances therapeutic program by defining strategy and guiding team members across functions/sites and from corporate partners
- Devises and implements biomarker strategies and patient selection criteria for preclinical and clinical development programs
- Designs, develops and executes cell-based assays for the identification and characterization of therapeutic antibodies
- Advances capabilities of the Antibody R&D group through development of novel screening strategies or implementation of new technologies
- Provides expertise on IHC and flow cytometry-based technologies to support Ab screening and functional analysis of immune cells
- Maintains an up-to-date understanding of the oncology and tumor immunotherapy literature and methodology, as well as the literature related to the specific antibody discovery projects
- Presents written and oral reports to the project team, Antibody R&D group, and management Communicates research efforts to collaborators, corporate partners, and/or at scientific meetings
- Plays a visible role in decision-making process on cross-functional antibody discovery teams; providing core expertise and input on scientific direction
- Supervise research associates and provide scientific and career mentorship
- Develops and contributes to company’s intellectual property domain by way of patents and/or publications
- Collaborates with scientific colleagues in Israel
Job Requirements:
- Ph.D. in Immunology, Pharmacology, Cell Biology, or related life science
- Minimum of 10-12 years of post-graduate industry experience is required, preferably in the field of immunology or oncology
- Prior experience in drug development within immuno-oncology and translational medicine is a must
- Prior experience with cell-based assays relevant to cancer drug development and immune functions is a must
- Extensive experience in flow cytometry-based technologies is required
- In vivo experience with in vivo models relating to tumor immunology is preferred
- Prior project leadership experience in antibody drug development preferred
- Track record of scientific accomplishment as evidenced by quality and quantity of publications and/or inventions
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage functional responsibilities on therapeutic project teams
- Demonstrated proficiency and knowledge in the relevant field
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and activities while meeting ambitious deadlines
- Highly motivated, efficient, and ambitious; contributes to strategic planning
- Maintains excellent working relationships with colleagues and collaborators
- Experience with a global company is a plus
- Ability to travel (up to 5 %)
- Ability to work productively with colleagues across the global company
