Director of Research

2 months ago

Dundee, Dundee City, United Kingdom Entrust Resource Solutions Full time
Director of Research

Location
Remote initially pending establishment of lab space in London UK

Salary
Competitive salary and package

Time
Full time (part-time may be possible for the right candidate)

The role

An opportunity to elevate your career to the forefront of innovation in cancer treatment with a pivotal role at a pioneering early-stage drug development company.

The company is at the cutting edge of oncology therapeutics, triggering a new wave in target discovery by using proprietary algorithms to identify novel protein fingerprints from a comprehensive membrane protein database.

The company seeks a distinguished PhD scientist with a strategic mindset and extensive background in discovery and development of immunotherapeutic based on antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) and/or engineered antibodies, including multi-specific antibodies.

As Research Director, you will collaborate closely with the CEO and senior management team to develop and implement a visionary strategy that will help shape the future of cancer treatment.

Your role will not only involve steering the company's scientific direction but also nurturing a small but dynamic team of researchers as you translate complex scientific concepts into groundbreaking therapeutics.

Your understanding of drug development will enable you to
oversee the seamless progression of novel treatments from conception to clinical trials. You will have the drive and ambition to help build substantial value within the company.

The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive remuneration package, reflecting the high-level of expertise required for this role.

Additionally, you will be joining a culture that values innovation and encourages professional growth, offering a platform to make significant contributions to the field of oncology and to leave a lasting impact on the lives of patients worldwide.


Key requirements

To excel in this role, you will need:

  • A PhD in a relevant field, with a strong focus on immunotherapeutics
  • Experience in novel therapeutic discovery based on engineered antibodies
  • A track record in ADC research and development
  • A proven ability to flourish within a small biotech/start-up environment
  • A broad understanding of the drug development process
  • Exceptional leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively as a part of a senior
management team

If your ambition is to be at the vanguard of cancer therapy development and you possess the skills to drive forward a leading-edge research agenda, this is the moment to bring your vision and expertise to an organisation where your impact will resonate throughout the industry.

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