Associate Scientist II, In Vivo Pharmacology

Job Title

The In Vivo Pharmacology / Oncology Discovery Research group seeks to hire a highly motivated tumor biologist (G13) to support discovery and development of innovative oncology therapeutics, both small molecule and biologics.

The successful candidate will have proven expertise with the design and execution of studies to determine efficacy, PK/PD relationships, and MTD of oncology drugs in both immunocompetent and immunocompromised mouse models. The candidate should be experienced with drug formulation and administration via SC, PO, IP, IM and IV routes. Additional ability to develop, maintain, and preserve patient-derived xenograft models, and to utilize optical imaging approaches in vivo with appropriate instrumentation, are both a plus.

Familiarity with data analysis, presentation design and communication, management, and statistical software (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite, Study Director) is necessary. Our scientists interact with in vitro biology, translational/biomarkers, medicinal chemistry, and husbandry teams to advance oncology agents through the R&D pipeline, therefore excellent communication skills and the willingness to work with a multidisciplinary team of researchers is essential.

Qualifications

• BS with 3+ years of experience or MS with a degree in physiology, pharmacology, molecular biology or any related field of biology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential

• Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance.
• Learns fast, grasps the 'essence' and can change the course quickly where indicated.
• Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo.
• Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to reality.

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• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range.
  
  This range may be modified in the future.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

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Pay Range: $58656 - 110500 USD

Role is exclusively performed at a site or office and onsite presence is required. Employees who are site/office-based and can occasionally perform their role virtually work both in the office and remotely*, following the policies and regulations in place at their location. US Employees must be in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.

Three days in the office is the minimum; some individuals or teams may require more in-office days due to meetings, business/project needs or their role.