What are the responsibilities and job description for the In Vivo Scientist, Tumor Model Biology (Oncology Drug Discovery) position at GSK?
Site Name: Cambridge 300 Technology Square
Posted Date: Mar 7 2025
The Oncology Intracellular Targeted Cancer Therapeutics Unit has an opening for an In Vivo Pharmacologist at its Cambridge, MA site. The successful candidate will work together with a highly motivated team to discover and develop novel oncology drugs with a clear genetic relationship to cancer.
The primary responsibility of this position will be to represent in vivo pharmacology in various project teams and lead the in vivo strategy to move the program forward. The candidate should be able to independently execute on a variety of in vivo techniques used to evaluate a compound in mouse tumor models and deliver high quality data. The candidate must be proficient in planning, executing and analyzing data to effectively achieve project goals and timelines.
Responsibilities:
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Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).
Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.
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Posted Date: Mar 7 2025
The Oncology Intracellular Targeted Cancer Therapeutics Unit has an opening for an In Vivo Pharmacologist at its Cambridge, MA site. The successful candidate will work together with a highly motivated team to discover and develop novel oncology drugs with a clear genetic relationship to cancer.
The primary responsibility of this position will be to represent in vivo pharmacology in various project teams and lead the in vivo strategy to move the program forward. The candidate should be able to independently execute on a variety of in vivo techniques used to evaluate a compound in mouse tumor models and deliver high quality data. The candidate must be proficient in planning, executing and analyzing data to effectively achieve project goals and timelines.
Responsibilities:
- To be the in vivo lead and for early-stage discovery programs and be responsible for generating in vivo proof of concept data for anti-tumor efficacy in genetically relevant tumor models.
- Work with the project team to generate efficacy-PK-PD correlation for the lead compound
- Share data with the project team and at other internal or external forums.
- Responsible for end-to-end execution of the in vivo tumor model studies including, in life portion, data analysis and recording.
- Works in compliance with GSK’s institutional animal welfare guidelines for the use of animals in research.
- Writing study reports for regulatory submissions.
- PhD in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or related life sciences field with scientific background in in vivo oncology, or non-PhD with 10 years pharmaceutical experience with a background in in vivo oncology
- 2 years of experience in design, conduct, and data analysis from in vivo tumor model studies.
- Experience managing multiple priorities in a matrix environment.
- Knowledge of translationally relevant tumor models in both solid and haem tumor space
- Experience in working with vivo tumor models (Cell line derived, Patient derived and Syngeneic mouse models).
- Expertise in techniques including- cell culture, compound preparation and formulation, administration to mice (i.v., s.c., p.o.), tumor implantation and measurements
- Demonstrated expertise including PK/PD, efficacy and biomarker studies to inform patient selection strategies, dose and schedule optimization, and identify rationale drug combinations.
- Data analytical skills using Prism Graph Pad or other softwares
- Ability to lead from the bench in problem solving and the development of innovative solutions.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- A proven track record of high productivity and scientific publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Speaks, writes, and listens effectively
- Excellent record-keeping and organization skills
Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.
Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).
Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.
If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the GSK Service Centre at 1-877-694-7547 (US Toll Free) or 1 801 567 5155 (outside US).
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in the US, we adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies
GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.
Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov/
