Oncology Discovery Research Unit Head - Targeted Drug Delivery
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The Position
As a Research Unit Head in our Oncology Discovery organization, you will supervise a diverse team of approximately 15 scientists, fostering collaboration and mentoring across all levels. You will guide the team to deliver on high-impact oncology projects while ensuring operational excellence, prioritizing resources, and optimizing processes for efficiency.
The Opportunity
As a member of the Discovery Oncology leadership team, you lead one of six research units within the Oncology Discovery organization dedicated to the discovery and development of novel cancer therapeutics. This role seeks a dynamic senior drug hunter to lead and expand our impact in targeted drug delivery platforms and antibody drug conjugates (ADCs). We work closely with core function collaborators within Oncology and the broader pRED community to drive the robust oncology drug development pipeline with short and long-term horizons. The Discovery Leadership Team collectively leads the Discovery organization, ensuring a cohesive and collaborative approach to achieving our goals.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in cancer biology, translational science, and targeted therapeutics, with a proven track record in ADC discovery and development. This role requires strategic leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and scientific rigor to advance our pipeline and deliver innovative therapies to cancer patients.
Who You Are
We are seeking a leader who is passionate about pioneering advancements in oncology. You are a strategic thinker with a talent for guiding multidisciplinary teams and fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment where innovative ideas can thrive.
In this role, you will leverage your expertise to drive our drug discovery programs forward. We are looking for someone who demonstrates:
* A strong scientific foundation with a PhD, MD, or equivalent qualification in Molecular or Cellular Biology, complemented by over 10 years of experience in oncology drug discovery within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
* Proven success in drug discovery by initiating and executing targeted drug delivery programs. Your background includes experience with antibody-drug conjugates, novel concepts for targeted delivery of therapeutic payloads, and optimizing linker-payload technologies
* Inspirational leadership qualities with a track record of building, mentoring, and motivating teams. You make thoughtful decisions with empathy and excel at managing projects and resources within a matrixed organization
* A forward-thinking and collaborative mindset, with the ability to identify emerging scientific trends and influence key collaborators to achieve results in a dynamic, fast-paced research environment
* Experience in strategic partnerships, including a history of evaluating external innovations and contributing to business development strategies
Unwavering focus, collaborative teamwork and exceptional delivery are key behaviors that drive our mission of doing now what patients need next. Together, we can be transformative.
If you’re passionate about advancing oncology research and making a lasting impact on global healthcare, we invite you to join our innovative team at Roche.
About Roche
A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100,000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact. Let’s build a healthier future, together.
Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Research, Science, and Engineering
* Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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