Principal Scientist - Discovery Oncology

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This position is located within our Discovery Research Unit focused on Cancer Cell Dependencies (CCD) within the Oncology Discovery organization dedicated to the discovery and development of novel cancer therapeutics. We collaborate closely with functions in Therapeutic Modalities, Pharmaceutical Science as well as within the oncology therapeutic area to translate hypotheses into innovative therapeutics.

As a Senior / Principal Scientist Discovery Oncology, you will work within a collaborative team of motivated and scientifically rigorous scientists and associates to conduct preclinical research and advance our clinical and preclinical drug programs in the field of cancer cell biology. You will translate basic research findings into therapeutic strategies, utilizing genetic and pharmacological approaches to understand target mechanisms of action, generate patient stratification strategies and identify rational drug combinations that can be translated into the clinic.

Lead internal target identification initiatives and exploratory activities, from initial ideation to nomination of the program and proactively seek out future horizon opportunities and be passionate about the co-creation of new areas of focus.

Lead internal and external global cross-functional portfolio projects of high strategic impact, show resource awareness, coordinate cross-functional efforts to meet long-term project objectives as a matrix leader.

Design, execute and analyze/interpret experimental strategies and present research results and methodologies at regular meetings with teams, key stakeholders and/or interact regularly with project leaders, project teams and other research forums. Work collaboratively with scientists and associates across oncology discovery research units to integrate complex data sets including high dimensional 'omic' data in pre-clinical settings for target validation and increased understanding of target biology and MoA of therapeutic compounds.

Drive resolution of key scientific challenges in their respective area of expertise and provide feedback to scientific communities. Proactively seek out and share new knowledge and incorporate this into individual project(s) as well as the overall portfolio, catalyze knowledge sharing within pRED function and make knowledge accessible throughout pRED.

External Innovation (EI) SPOC for Discovery:
Lead biology/discovery evaluations across Triage, Non-Confidential, Pre-DD, and DD stages for assets from Discovery through Dev Go (handing over to EDO post-Dev Go). Deliver clear Go/No-Go recommendations. Identify critical scientific questions for DD in preDD setting, co-author Pre-DD and DD-request slide decks, and present at governance check-ins. Lead biology DD activities, directly oversee Material Transfer Agreement (MTA) studies and data reporting, and contribute to final DD reports and governance presentations.

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