Novartis · 6 days ago
Director, Oncology Translational Research
Cambridge (USA)
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$186K/yr - $344K/yr
6+ years expNovartis is a leading company in the pharmaceutical industry, and they are seeking a Director for Oncology Translational Research. This role is a key scientific leader responsible for overseeing the generation and integration of genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic data to enhance the understanding of cancer biology and guide therapeutic development.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Directs successful translation of pre-clinical research to human clinical trials, leveraging learnings from genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic analyses of both preclinical models and patient samples
Guides exploratory biomarker plan design and strategy for early-stage Translational Clinical Oncology (TCO) and Global Drug Development (GDD) trials, serving as a core member of the Biomarker Review Committee
Integrates pre-clinical and emerging clinical efficacy and biomarker data to understand cancer biology and mechanisms of response and resistance to therapy in patients
Leverages quantitative/computational background to collaborate effectively with Oncology Data Science to analyze high-dimensional preclinical and clinical data to guide clinical decisions and inform research strategy
Explores and onboards innovative technologies to advance translational research and new biomarker development
Responsible for quality and compliance of exploratory molecular biomarker assays
Interfaces closely with late-stage clinical development to enable translational research and development of regulated biomarker assays
Leads a team responsible for driving genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic preclinical and clinical data creation, enabling Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI/ML) modeling, and generating actionable insights
Develops talent by being a mentor, coach, and educational resource
Member of the Oncology Translational Research global leadership team and responsible for representing leadership at senior levels/disease boards and other internal/external forums
Qualification
Required
This position will be located at the Cambridge, MA site and will not have the ability to be located remotely. This position will require 10% travel as defined by the business (domestic and/or international)
M.D., Ph.D. or comparable doctoral degree in a relevant discipline
6+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical or biotech-based company or as a leader in academia ideally with multiple years in a matrixed leadership role
Outstanding scientific depth and breadth with a demonstrated track record of high-impact publications in the field of oncology and/or molecular pathology
Strong leadership presence and the ability to develop talent; demonstrated ability to lead and influence
Experience working with senior leaders (unit heads, board members), while equally comfortable collaborating with junior associates
Excellent analytical and communication skills
Must have a strong quantitative/computational background and broad scientific/technical knowledge base in the area of oncology, including a solid track record of innovation
Preferred
Demonstrated leadership and a strong track record of accomplishments within the fields of oncology and molecular pathology (typically >6 years)
Completion of a Molecular Genetic Pathology fellowship with board certification from the American Board of Pathology or American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics
Benefits
Health, life and disability benefits
401(k) with company contribution and match
Generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves
Company
Novartis
Novartis is a pharmaceutical company that researches and develops medicines for serious diseases to improve and extend people's lives.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.49BKey Investors
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2024-06-19Post Ipo Debt· $2.49B
2018-02-14Grant· $6.5M
2000-05-19IPO
Leadership Team
Daniel Grant
Vice President & Global Program Head
John von Brachel
VP, Head of Content Lab
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