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Summary

The Global Head of Oncology Chemistry Head will be responsible for oncology chemistry project portfolio. This role will report directly to the Head of Global Discovery Chemistry and will be a member of the senior leadership team of Global Discovery Chemistry and Disease Area Decision Board such as Integrated Cancer Board.

About the Role

Internal Job Title: Global Head, Oncology Chemistry (Level 8/GJFA 1)

Position Location: Onsite, Cambridge, MA

About the Role:

The Global Head of Oncology Chemistry Head will be responsible for oncology chemistry project portfolio. This role will report directly to the Head of Global Discovery Chemistry and will be a member of the senior leadership team of Global Discovery Chemistry and Disease Area Decision Board such as Integrated Cancer Board.

Job description

Key responsibilities:

• Prioritize projects in the oncology chemistry portfolio in Basel and Cambridge and deliver development candidates
• Define overall strategy in collaboration with the oncology leadership team and other stakeholders (GDC, PKS, PCS, TRD, etc)
• Contribute to basic research programs and influences integration of new technologies to enhance productivity; Facilitate biotech and academic collaborations with an objective to bring in-licensing and new scientific opportunities
• Set scientific & cultural objectives for the chemistry department, ensure top notch talent development & capability building to drive innovation, prioritize and plan resources. Act as role model and mentor for all associates. Develop and coach next generation scientists and leaders. Propose and implement unit operations and budgets
• Represent GDC at Integrated Cancer Board (ICB) and Oncology Leadership team
• Member of global Discovery Chemistry Leadership Team (DCLT)

Essential Requirements:

• Ph.D. chemistry, the physical sciences or other related field
• Minimum two years of post-doctoral experience in synthetic and/or medicinal chemistry or equivalent field
• Minimum 10 years of drug discovery experience in academic and/or pharma environment
• Track record of delivering multiple development candidates
• Experience in leading a large (>10) chemistry group

Desired Requirements:

• Experience in at least one disease area
• Experience as project leader, group leader, or department leader

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