Job Description
My client is at the forefront of innovation in the biotech sector, dedicated to advancing ground-breaking therapies for solid tumors and hematological malignancies. Our mission is to improve patient outcomes through pioneering science and collaboration. They're seeking a visionary Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) to join the leadership team and drive the scientific strategies forward.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the discovery and development of cutting-edge therapies from concept to preclinical development.
* Direct and manage research teams and preclinical translational science programs to ensure project milestones are achieved.
* Transition oncology-focused cell therapies from preclinical to clinical stages.
* Develop and execute robust translational research plans to support clinical trials, leveraging biomarkers, tumor models, and biobank resources.
* Partner with regulatory, clinical, and commercial teams to align scientific goals with company strategy.
* Provide scientific context and rationale to support business development, investor relations, and external partnerships.
* Cultivate relationships with external collaborators, including academia, patient groups, clinicians, and regulatory bodies.
* Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence across the organization.
Qualifications
* Ph.D. degree in immunology / cell biology or a related field with a postdoctoral fellowship
* More than 10 years of drug discovery and development experience in biotech/pharmaceutical industry from idea inception to preclinical development for solid tumors and hematological malignancies
* Experience managing research and pre-clinical translational science teams
* Has transitioned cell therapies in oncology from preclinical stage to clinical trials
* Superior technical know-how and broad scientific knowledge in the fields of immunology, oncology and I/O. Demonstrated record of scientific achievement through peer-reviewed publications
* In-depth knowledge of tumor biology mechanisms, ex vivo and in vivo tumor models, tumor biobanks, biomarkers, and pre-clinical studies design
* Has developed translational research plans to support clinical trials
* Significant experience in process & analytical assay development settings
* Good understanding of the biotech/pharma industry & investors
* Can help to provide scientific context and rationale for business development opportunities
* Collaborative and flexible in interactions at all levels within the company, with external collaborators and stakeholders (academia, patient groups, regulatory bodies, hospitals, clinicians, etc.)