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Crescent Biopharma · 2 months ago

Vice President, Drug Discovery

Waltham, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$324K/yr - $358K/yr

15+ years exp

Crescent Biopharma is a company focused on advancing oncology therapies for cancer patients. They are seeking a Vice President of Drug Discovery to oversee drug discovery efforts, lead research teams, and manage departmental budgets while driving innovation in antibody and ADC programs.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical Device

Responsibilities

Guide the strategic approach for target selection, antibody discovery and therapeutic approach to identify and develop novel drug candidates

Build, lead and develop high performing research & preclinical teams

Lead technological innovations to drive continual improvements and optimization of Crescent's antibody and ADC programs enabling continued success as the organization grows

Effectively manage a departmental budget and deliver results based on work conducted at CROs and external partners

Represent the company at scientific conferences and author high impact peer reviewed publications

Responsible for delivery of research and development reports to support regulatory submissions (IND/IMPD, information requests, amendments, briefing books, BLA/MAA etc.)

Qualification

Ph.D. in Life SciencesDrug discovery experienceLeadership in R&DAntibodyADC programsRegulatory requirements knowledgeCancer research expertiseImmunology knowledgeTeam buildingScientific curiosityConflict management

Required

Ph.D. in Life Sciences with a minimum of 15 years of combined R&D experience in the biotech/biopharmaceutical industry and world-class academic institutions

M.S. with equivalent experience will also be considered

Demonstrated career growth and experience gained in leading growing R&D organizations

Deep experience in drug discovery and development in oncology

Successful leadership of antibody and ADC program(s) from discovery to preclinical development and commercialization

Recognized leader and expert with a track record in cancer research, immunology and cell biology fields

Inspires teams by being intellectually and scientifically curious, is extremely scientifically rigorous and creative and creates an environment where imaginative and constructive dialog can flourish, conflict is well-managed and complex issues are driven to full resolution

Demonstrated success in attracting world-class scientific talent

Hands on experience with regulatory requirements for the development and approval of novel therapeutics in oncology

Benefits

100% employer-paid benefits package.

Flexible PTO.

Two, one-week company-wide shutdowns each year.

Access to resources, mentorship, and growth opportunities.

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability.

Company’s savings plan (401(k)).

Long-term incentive program.

Unlimited PTO; Sick time – 10 days per calendar year; Holiday pay, including two Company shut downs; Parental Leave – 16 weeks within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child; FMLA; Military Leave.