VP Immuno-oncology

VP, Immuno-oncology- Cell Therapy Company

Job ref: SD-VP-CA

Location: CA, USA

Type: Full Time Permanent

Salary: $Strong salary, bonus, equity and supporting package.

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Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the C-suite, platform team and several advisors to scale and refine the receptor discovery pipeline such that TCRs and antibodies can be identified and characterized for external and in-house therapeutic programs.

• Establish a strategy by analyzing and forecasting the immunotherapy landscape to present key data-driven updates to the organization that impact company milestones and objectives.

• Lead efforts to scale the organization in the way of scientific talent, and capital equipment.

• Establish & maintain relationships with external partners like key clinicians, biotech and pharma leadership, and key opinion leaders (KOLs) in the field of immuno-oncology and immunotherapy.

• Organize the strategic communications with each partner and with the internal team, tailored specifically to the company's growth and vision.

• Promote strong scientific excellence and foster an open culture of ideas, innovation, and scientific rigor.

Qualifications And Experience

Ph.D. in a field related to immuno-oncology and 10+ years of industry experience in designing, managing, and leading R&D programs is required.

• Proven expertise in cell therapy & immunology/immuno-oncology

• Deep Expertise in directing cell therapy programs into Phase I and beyond

• Experience with TCR discovery and validation and established ability in TCR target evaluation from early discovery to IND

• Adaptability and experience scaling an early-stage company to commercial success while maximizing resources to achieve successful outcomes

• Ability to plan decisions with discipline and possess an entrepreneurial mindset.

• Have strong established relationships with pharma companies and partners.

• Ability to present clearly and concisely to the executive team, board members, and external stakeholders as a thought leader and trusted advisor.

• Articulated and thoughtful communicator who effectively verbalizes across all levels of the organization.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and situational awareness, with the ability to exert influence and rally a team effectively

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