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Level
Senior
Job location
Rockville, md - rockville, md
Remote type
Fully remote
Position type
Full time
Education level
Phd
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Biotech job details about us: champions oncology is a technology-enabled research organization that leverages an end-to-end range of research and development solutions to improve the productivity of oncology drug developmentUsing computational and experimental testing platforms, champions oncology improves decision making for effective therapeutic developmentOur team is passionate and self-motivated working together to accelerate the challenges of oncology drug development and ultimately improve patients’ lives around the worldTitle and classification: vice president research and development (commensurate with experience) reporting location: remote us/rockville, md reporting manager: chief commercial officer primary objectives: work closely with the chief commercial officer and other executives within champions to ensure the effective execution of champions’ research and development strategyThe candidate will have the responsibility of for all aspects of champions’ research and development business franchise.
Duties and responsibilities:
Manage discovery, platform and computationa l research teams, providing technical and strategic direction for discovery and preclinical programs.
Ensure that preclinical programs are meeting corporate drug development milestones.
Establish preclinical and ind-enabling research plans, and lead ind submissions.
Develop new research initiatives and areas of focus and establish a robust pipeline of discovery and preclinical programs across champions’ focus areas.
Interface with internal business partners in the discussion of commercialization strategies.
Serve as the external thought leader for the organization at conferences and meetings with partners.
Manage interactions with external academic, biotech and contract research organizations (cro), engage external research environment and establish collaborations consistent with internal strategies.
Other duties as assigned
Education and experience:
Phd in biology, biochemistry, or a related field.
10+ years of industry experience; strong working knowledge of cell, molecular biology, and rational drug design.
5-10 years in managerial positions, with a track record of advancing discovery projects into early clinical development.
At least 10 years’ experience in drug discovery with a good understanding of both discovery and preclinical and early clinical development.
Understanding of the principles underlying drug discovery of nces and biological target engagement.
Strong publication or patenting track record.
This job description may be changed to include new responsibilities and tasks or change existing ones as management deems necessaryChampions oncology is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employerWe celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
