Associate Director, I-O Discovery Team Lead

Company: Merck Gruppe
Location: Billerica
Posted on: September 13, 2020

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Associate Director, I-O Discovery Team Lead - Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany Company

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Associate Director, I-O Discovery Team Lead Posted 24 Jul 2020

Billerica, Massachusetts - United States

Req Id 208740

Share Apply Now Details A career with EMD Serono is an ongoing journey of discovery: our 57,000 people are shaping how the world lives, works and plays through next generation advancements in healthcare, life science and performance materials. For more than 350 years and across the world we have passionately pursued our curiosity to find novel and vibrant ways of enhancing the lives of others. EMD Serono is a business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.

Your role:

As Associate Director leading one of our discovery teams within our immuno-oncology research department, you will translate insights from basic and clinical research into cancer immunotherapies. You are a scientific expert in Immuno-Oncology with a deep understanding of the T and NK cell compartment associated with the tumor microenvironment. Based on these skills and your leadership experience, you support and lead cross-functional scientific teams driving drug discovery projects from the concept stage to clinical development.

Driven by your scientific expertise, you also guide efforts aiming to identify/validate novel targets and oversee external academic and industry collaborations. You manage a team of scientists / research associates and create an environment that encourages innovation and high productivity/quality. You are a strong team player and communicate effectively with your colleagues as well as across our global organization. The position is based at the EMD Serono Research and Development Institute in Billerica MA, USA.

Who you are:

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience, master’s degree with 3+ year of experience, or PhD required

Preferred qualifications:

PhD in Immunology/Immuno-Oncology and 5+ years industrial experience related to drug discovery

Requires experience in successfully driving drug development projects with focus in immunology, oncology or immuno-oncology. Strong background in immunology preferred with experience in the field of T and NK cell modulation with strong publication record

Previous experience driving projects to early clinical development with emphasis on early biomarker assay development and strategy is highly desirable. Comfort with dealing with large datasets at transcriptional or proteomic level also highly relevant to position.

Ability to lead scientists, drive team engagement. as well as providing career development opportunities

Ability to work within cross-functional team environments and provide input to various core teams to ensure project deliverables

Oversee publication and regulatory fillings as well as ensure compliance to all electronic records

What we offer: With us, there are always opportunities to break new ground. We empower you to fulfil your ambitions, and our diverse businesses offer various career moves to seek new horizons. We trust you with responsibility early on and support you to draw your own career map that is responsive to your aspirations and priorities in life. Join us and bring your curiosity to life!

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