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Canada
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Last Update: 13.06.2019 at 10:41
Job Type
Full Time
Start
Jun , 2019
Duration
6 Month
Place
Hamilton, CA
Country
Canada
Category
Description
Responsibilities Develop discovery biology and preclinical development strategies Identify targets and design novel therapeutics, shepherding development candidates into the IND process Initiate and drive discovery programs for oncologic indications Provide scientific oversight of ongoing programs ensuring robust processes are in place to generate candidate leads with robust efficacy and safety profiles that warrant preclinical and clinical development Oversee nonclinical pharmacokinetics and toxicology Recruit and develop talent within the group Lead internal discovery and development teams as necessary Collaborate with Clinical Development and other relevant stakeholders on abstracts and publications Support Corporate Development as required Qualifications Ph.D. or MD with 10+ years of industry experience with an expertise/background in oncology and/or immunology Demonstrated expertise in discovery, target identification, screening, lead identification, and product advancement. Ability to maintain a professional relationship with therapeutic area opinion leaders worldwide; discussing scientific / research approaches for study design, data interpretation, and implications to clinical development programs Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to drive programs from conception through the early development process in a pharmaceutical biotech setting Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate cross-functionally and drive the progress of the multidisciplinary team