Immuno-Oncology Translational Research Scientist, Translational Medicine - Oncology

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an Immuno-Oncology Translational Research Scientist, Translational Medicine - Oncology for a contract assignment with one of our premier Pharmaceutical services clients in South San Francisco, CA.

Responsibilities :

The Translational Medicine department at the firm strives to transform patient care through borderless, innovative, and rigorous translational science that will catalyze the development of new medicines, accelerate drug development timelines, and discover new therapeutic strategies. To fulfill our vision, we recruit talented and highly motivated scientists to develop and execute innovative biomarker and diagnostic strategies to drive clinical development through all phases of the portfolio, and conduct foundational disease-oriented translational research to maximize our scientific and clinical impact.

We are seeking a dedicated, experienced, and independent Scientist 3 to lead lab-based translational research and discovery efforts in the department's Immuno-Oncology Translational Research group.

• This is a hands-on, lab-based position in which you will design, perform, and analyze in vitro and ex vivo experiments to validate biological and therapeutic hypotheses derived from clinical biomarker data, real-world data, and other sources.
• Elucidate mechanisms of action and resistance to enable in-depth understanding of fundamental disease biology, as well as experimentally validate novel therapeutic targets.
• Inform pharmacodynamic biomarker strategies for immunotherapies, tumor-targeted therapies, and combination therapies.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts from across the firm to synthesize, integrate, and interpret experimental and computational findings to inform decision-making on key projects and programs.
  
  

Required Skills:

• Ph.D. in Immunology, Cancer Biology, or related disciplines. Alternatively, you hold a BS or MS degree in similar fields and a track record of scientific excellence and productivity.
• Deep understanding of cancer immunology, oncogenic signaling pathways (RAS, PI3K), and translational drug development, as evidenced by first-author publications, patents, and past success in R&D.
• Expertise in independently leading lab-based research projects involving a wide repertoire of experimental techniques such as conventional/spectral flow cytometry, biochemistry, cell/molecular biology, in vivo pharmacology, immune function assays, single cell workflows, and spatial omics.
• Independent and proactive, with efficient time management and the ability to simultaneously progress multiple projects or experiments in parallel.
• A thoughtful and meticulous approach to experimental design, execution, and documentation, bringing scientific rigor and creativity to problem solving.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and adaptable, with excellent written/oral communication skills.
• A passion for scientific research and drug development.
  
  

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in NSCLC, SCLC, or CRC disease biology would be advantageous.
• Experience developing and validating clinical biomarker assays and strategies would also be advantageous.
  
  

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .

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