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Associate Director, ETCT Biology Unit
The Extracellular Targeted Cancer Therapeutics (ETCT) Biology Unit is seeking a highly skilled Associate Director with expertise in cancer biology and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). This role will lead impactful ETCT-wide efforts and organize critical data packages to progress ADCs through the drug discovery process.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership in identifying and advancing novel technologies, translational data packages, and cutting-edge approaches for ADC development.
- Independently manage matrix teams and mentor other team leaders to influence preclinical and clinical stage assets within the ETCT portfolio.
- Advise on GSK's growing pipeline of tumor-targeted therapeutics, with ownership of ETCT-wide research efforts and subject matter expertise in cancer biology/ADCs.
- Negotiate external collaborations and establish strategic partnerships across the GSK R&D organization.
Requirements:
- PhD in Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Immunology or related fields with 3 years of post-doctoral training.
- ~2 years of research leadership experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry.
- Deep expertise in cancer cell biology and established scientific relationships/collaborations in Oncology.
- Experience defining and executing target identification, validation, assay development, and critical path mechanistic biology.
- 5 years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry research and leadership experience.
Company Culture:
GSK values innovation, performance, and trust. The successful candidate will demonstrate capabilities such as delivering high-quality results, building strong relationships, and honest communication.
