Executive Director of Oncology Research

Primary Responsibilities

• Program Strategy: Design and execute patient-centric research programs focused on oncology and immunotherapy, leading the development of novel therapeutic agents.

• Scientific Communication: Analyze experimental results and deliver high-level reports and presentations to translate complex findings for scientific teams and executive leadership.

• Operational Oversight: Manage a diverse portfolio of oncology research projects and provide mentorship and oversight to project-leading scientists.

• External Partnerships: Identify and lead strategic scientific collaborations with external academic institutions, clinical researchers, and industry partners.

• Strategic Advisory: Lead internal and external scientific discussions, providing expert insights to influence therapeutic development and clinical strategy.

• Clinical Integration: Apply real-time research data to clinical contexts, collaborating with patient care teams to ensure research aligns with personalized treatment journeys.

• Cross-Functional Leadership: Represent the research department in tumor boards, therapeutic development committees, and stakeholder meetings to drive scientific excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years leading scientific research teams, with a strong preference for candidates with established industry experience in drug development.

• Education: Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D. in Immunology, Oncology, Molecular Biology, or a related life sciences discipline.

• Subject Matter Expertise: Extensive background in immuno-oncology, cancer biology, multi-omics analysis, and the application of bioinformatics in a research setting.

• Programmatic Leadership: Proven track record of designing and driving strategic, large-scale oncology research initiatives from inception to execution.

• Technical Literacy: Expert knowledge of immunological techniques and laboratory methodologies such as flow cytometry, PCR, cell culture, and immunohistochemistry.

• Data Proficiency: Advanced skills in interpreting and communicating experimental data using standard statistical methods and visualization software.

• Professional Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust with patients, clinical collaborators, and internal stakeholders.

• Operational Agility: Ability to excel in a high-growth, fast-paced environment while managing various digital platforms for data documentation and collaboration.