Principal Scientist/Associate Director - Immuno-oncology

Proclinical is currently seeking Principal Scientist/Associate Director of Immuno-oncology for a biotechnology company located in Boston, MA. The successful candidate should possess extensive knowledge in oncology and immunology, T and NK cell biology. The candidate will be able to lead the effort for developing T/NK cell therapy platform, building and optimizing cell-based immunoassays to characterize and assess immune cell functions. Experience with cell therapy and gene-editing is preferred. As co-lead of pipeline projects, the candidate needs to demonstrate the ability of delivering scientific results, and provide strategy, expertise, resources and guidance in a cross-functional environment. Successful candidate will report to the Senior Director.

Job Responsibilities:

• Managing a growing team of research scientists and helping to build the scientific strategy in cell-based immunology therapy.
• Developing T/NK cell therapy platform and optimizing cell-based immunoassays, including target discovery, T/NK cell isolation and expansion, multi-color flow cytometry, ELISA, ELISPOT, cytotoxic assays.
• Independently designing and executing experiments, documenting and interpreting scientific results, presenting the data to cross-functional teams.
• Working closely with cross-functional teams and providing scientific expertise and strategy.

Skills and Requirements:

• PhD in cell biology/Immunology, or master with extensive experience.
• 10+ years' post-graduate experience in human immunology and oncology.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in immune-oncology preferred.
• Expertise in cancer biology and immune cell profiling and gene editing.
• Hands-on experience and troubleshooting proficiency with cell-based immunoassays.
• Track record of scientific publications and accomplishments.
• Demonstrated ability in presenting scientific results.
• A team player who can work efficiently as an individual.
• Good knowledge of cell manufacturing and could travel to China when necessary.
• Language Requirements: Mandarin, English.

To Apply:

Please click on the Apply button. Please include a short note outlining why you are interested in the role and why you think you are suitable.

In case you have difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please call Hunter Tonn at (+1) 646-851-0086 or upload your resume on our website - www.Proclinical.com.

A full job description is available on request.

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