Principal Scientist, Discovery Oncology

** Job Description*
* We are seeking a highly qualified and motivated Principal Scientist with a strong background in Oncology drug discovery to join our Discovery Oncology team in Boston. The successful candidate will have a track record of innovative and collaborative oncology research and drug discovery, as well as experience managing other scientists. In this role, you will lead the conception, design, and execution of discovery-stage research programs and will partner closely with cross-functional teams across the organization to advance differentiated cancer therapies from target selection through early development.

You will also manage and support lab-based direct reports in designing and executing experiments to progress discovery programs.

Responsibilities include:

+ Lead discovery efforts to deliver differentiated Oncology programs through effective cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders across the organization

+ Analyze the evolving oncology treatment landscape to identify gaps, unmet medical needs, and competitive opportunities

+ Effectively manage and lead multiple projects, design experiments, manage resources, analyze, interpret, and present data

+ Manage multiple direct reports: provide scientific and technical leadership to a small, high-performing team, driving innovation, quality, and excellence in experimental design and data interpretation; foster talent growth and development

+ Foster a high-performance culture of collaboration, engagement, and inclusion. Establish strong relationships within highly collaborative, multidisciplinary teams to effectively drive drug discovery initiatives

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* QUALIFICATIONS:

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* Education:

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* + Bachelor's (with 14+ years), Master's (with 10+ years) or Ph.D. (with 8+ years) in cell and molecular biology, cancer biology, or related field and relevant experience

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Experience and Skills:

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* + Deep expertise in tumor biology, including cancer genomics and oncogenic signaling

+ Extensive experience leading drug discovery programs

+ Broad technical expertise in molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, and analytical methods

+ Experience managing scientists and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently

+ Demonstrated ability to drive innovative research, evidenced by high-impact publications, patents, and/or successful advancement of discovery programs

+ Candidate should be a strong team player with excellent communication skills and with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and thrive in a team environment

+ Proven record of innovative thinking to propose and champion new ideas and solve problems

** Preferred

Experience and Skills:

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* + Hands-on experience with a broad range of therapeutic modalities

+ Experience in small molecule inhibitors and novel use of small molecules, including induced proximity

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* Required Skills:

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* Cancer Biology, Cancer Genomics, Cancer Research, Drug Discovery Process, Oncology Research, People Leadership, Program Leadership, Signalling, Small Molecules, Tumor Biology

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Skills:

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* Current Employees apply HERE ($6687.htmld)

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE ($4020.htmld)

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The salary range for this role is

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This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications,…