Senior Scientist, Preclinical Oncology - San Francisco, CA - Permanent
Proclinical is seeking a dedicated and innovative Senior Scientist specializing in Preclinical Oncology. This is a permanent position located in South San Francisco, CA.
Primary Responsibilities:
This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic startup environment and has a passion for developing small molecule therapeutics for solid tumors. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in advancing our ongoing programs towards clinical trials.
Skills & Requirements:
- Ph.D. in Biology or related biological sciences with a strong focus on drug discovery and development.
- Extensive knowledge and expertise in cancer biology, cancer genetics, and immunology.
- Deep understanding of oncology preclinical studies and models, including patient stratification, biomarkers, clinical planning, and early clinical development processes.
- Proven leadership skills in building, developing, and motivating teams to deliver exceptional results under critical timelines.
- Experience managing scientific collaborations and CRO outsourcing activities.
- Exceptional communication, influencing, and partnering skills in a matrixed environment.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset.
The Senior Scientist, Preclinical Oncology will:
- Direct and execute translational biology objectives to enable drug discovery and development.
- Manage specific oncology programs, contributing to program planning, experiment design, data interpretation, and program progression.
- Build capabilities related to oncology translational biology, either internally or through external partners.
- Act as a thought leader, staying aware of innovative approaches and external competition to strategize on internal oncology programs.
- Enable discovery research and new target ideation through insights obtained from translational work, including patient data.
- Collaborate effectively with chemistry, biology, AI/ML teams, and CRO partners.
If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Sofia Amark at (+1) 646-367-2764 or s.amark@proclinical.com.
Proclinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.
Proclinical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.
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