My client are looking for a Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) to join a mission-driven team focused on pioneering immunotherapy.
This company has developed a unique approach to treating solid tumors that are resistant to current treatments.
With significant funding raised and clinical trials on the horizon, we're looking for a leader to help drive the next phase of development.
The Chief Scientific Officer will play a key role in shaping R&D strategy, closely with the CMO and CTO, to help transition their lead programs from preclinical through to the clinic.
Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the CEO and in close collaboration with the CMO, the Chief Scientific Officer and the R&D team will be accountable for the design and execution of the discovery and preclinical research strategy Closely working with CMO and CTO Building the company's understanding of cell biology Structuring and managing non-clinical operations Overseeing the production of original peer-reviewed publications Implementing the IP strategy of the company Setting up and managing academic collaborations Maintaining a detailed awareness of relevant immunology research activities worldwide Supervising the technical development of cell therapies in all the pre-clinical stages: • Overseeing the design and execution of IND-enabling packages • Overseeing analytical interactions with external CROs, CDMOs, consultants and collaborators to ensure analytical assay development, manufacturability assessment, CMC, etc 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 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 If you're interested, please apply or reach out to ******