Location: San Diego
Job Summary
As a translational scientist you will be at the forefront of bridging laboratory research with clinical applications to advance novel Radiopharmaceutical Oncology therapies. You will play a crucial role in supporting project teams by leveraging your expertise in translational oncology research. Your role will involve translating scientific findings into actionable insights that inform clinical development strategies, identify biomarkers, and drive therapeutic innovations. Your responsibilities will encompass a range of activities from target validation through to clinical development strategy, with a focus on identifying indications, understanding resistance mechanisms, and developing rational combinations. The ideal candidate will be an experienced, accomplished translational scientist with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. The position will require an ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary team settings. In addition to being a thought leader, this role is expected to provide technical leadership in the lab. The role requires an ability and willingness to work with radioactive isotopes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct immunohistochemistry (IHC) analysis to evaluate new targets identified by the project teams. Interpret and present IHC data to guide decision-making on target selection and validation.
- Utilize molecular and genetic tools to identify and validate anchor indications for novel therapies. Analyze clinical and preclinical data to support the selection of lead indications.
- In partnership with a cross functional team leader, provide strategic and operational translational leadership for project teams on specific targets.
- Contribute to the development of translational research strategies aligned with therapeutic goals.
- Lead efforts to develop and execute strategies for generating data in relevant models, discover and validate biomarkers that predict patient response to therapies, to inform clinical trial designs.
- Develop/optimize and utilize preclinical in vivo models that mimic human cancer biology to evaluate drug efficacy, mechanism of action, and resistance mechanisms.
- Integrate biomarker findings into clinical development plans and regulatory submissions.
- Investigate mechanisms of radiosensitivity and develop tools and models to predict response to radiotherapy and identify potential biomarkers.
- Investigate resistance mechanisms and propose strategies to overcome resistance through rational combinations.
- Author/review study reports and regulatory documentation, scientific presentations and publications and manage external research collaborations.
Education & Experience:
- PhD in cancer biology, molecular/cell biology, pharmacology, or a related field and a deep understanding of cancer biology and experience working in oncology drug development.
- 5+ years of translational oncology experience in pharmaceutical/biotech R&D environments demonstrating successful accomplishments and progressive leadership and broadening responsibilities.
- Experience in working on targeted cancer therapy modalities such as RPTs, ADCs, PDCs is highly desirable.
Skills:
- Understanding of translational research principles and the ability to apply basic research findings to clinical settings.
- Familiarity with clinical trial design, patient stratification, and biomarker discovery/validation in the context of disease mechanisms and therapeutic interventions.
- Proficiency in data analysis techniques, including statistical methods, bioinformatics, and interpretation of large datasets (e.g., genomics, proteomics).
- Ability to design and execute experiments, including preclinical model development (e.g., cell lines, animal models, patient-derived models), to investigate disease mechanisms and evaluate therapeutic interventions.
- Experience in managing research projects, coordinating timelines, and prioritizing tasks to achieve project goals effectively.
- Understanding of regulatory requirements and guidelines relevant to translational research, clinical trials, and drug development processes.
- Creativity and adaptability to explore new research methodologies, technologies, and approaches that enhance translational research outcomes.
- Ability to work collaboratively with clinicians, researchers, bioinformaticians, and other stakeholders to integrate diverse perspectives and advance translational research goals.
- Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
- Prior experience as a project leader or functional leader on interdisciplinary team is critical.
- Ability to work with radioisotopes with strict adherence to radiation safety protocols.
- Ability to successfully establish and manage external collaborations including CROs and academic and industrial partnerships.
The starting compensation for this job is a range from $141,034-$190,811, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility). The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.
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