Guide the maturation and de-risking of novel therapeutic concepts, specifically antibody drug conjugates (ADCs), through rigorous mechanistic testing in partnership with internal and external business partners
Talent scout new technology investments and help build proposals for GSK’s senior leadership for investment
Co-lead a team which can collaborate with internal platform groups to deliver success on externally partnered programs and/or technologies
Identify new areas for investment at the preclinical research phase, as well as assist scientific due diligence review of in-licensing clinical opportunities with the business development organization
Prioritize innovation projects and allocate resources effectively to drive successful outcomes
Collaborate with business development teams to establish strategic partnerships and alliances with external organizations, including startups, research institutions, and pharmaceutical companies
Requirements
PhD in Cancer Biology, Pharmacology, Cellular Biology, or related life science fields with 5+ years post-doctoral training
Experience leading cross-functional drug discovery project teams oversighting critical path chemistry and biology to develop novel therapeutic platforms for biologics targets
Direct experience developing ADC, and novel chemistry
Experience developing and implementing scientific strategies in Oncology or related disciplines with 12 to 24-month planning horizons
Experience in progressing ADC from concept to candidate selection and supporting critical path mechanistic biology and/or in vivo translational studies
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits program
Health insurance
Paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
antibody drug conjugatesmechanistic testingdrug discoverynovel chemistryoncologyin vivo translational studiesscientific strategiescross-functional team leadershipproject managementpreclinical research