Director, Scientific Engagement

Calyx • Needham, MA

18h • $110,000 - $150,000 • Remote

About The Position

At Perceptive, we enable the world’s pharmaceutical, biotech, and clinical research organizations to rapidly discover and advance life-changing treatments. Together, our global team delivers unmatched scientific and technological expertise, global operational experience, and end-to-end solutions to help the global research community realize tomorrow’s new therapies. To do this, we need people like you. At Perceptive, your work will enable our customers to bring lifesaving and life-improving options to patients around the world. Learn how you can make a difference by joining our team and uniting under our shared goal – serving science to improve people’s lives.

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Deep and/or broad experience applying imaging to the study of oncology disease area or cancer biology
• Experience with relevant in vitro/ ex vivo/ in vivo methodologies including Flow cytometry, Cell-based/ Biochemical assays, Multimodal Imaging, Tumor modeling, Radioligand binding, Autoradiography, and Immunohistochemistry
• Expertise in one or more modalities like small molecules, mAbs, ADCs, bi-specifics, peptides, RNAi etc.
• Expertise in the design, execution, analysis, and interpretation of pharmacology, Dosimetry, and/or efficacy studies in rodent models
• A flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learning.
• Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail.
• Ability to coach others to succeed in enhancing individual and professional development.
• Sharing knowledge, skills, and expertise with others.
• Builds and maintains an in-depth knowledge of technology within the oncology disease area and how it affects customers adopting our products.
• Minimum of 3-5 years related experience in research, CRO or pharmaceutical environment.
• Experience in use of desktop applications (word processing, spreadsheets, databases) and network navigation required.
• Experience using tools to communicate progress to Stakeholders.
• English: Fluent.

Nice To Haves

• Previous commercial experience beneficial but not an absolute requirement
• Commercial, customer facing roles (marketing, sales, previous CRO experience, conference attendance, scientific communication) would be considered advantageous
• CRM experience advantageous
• Candidates located in the following states (MA) OR the US East Coast Time Zone) are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise support to the sales and marketing teams, providing a bridge between commercial and scientific teams for diverse sponsor-driven preclinical oncology discovery programs and internal research and development efforts.
• Translation of data produced by internal research and development and collaborative partnerships.
• Serve as an oncology disease area leader and/or cancer biology subject matter expert providing advisory role with the sponsors, across key therapeutic modalities like small molecules, Biologics, radioligands, cell therapy etc.
• Engage clients directly and in association with sales teams, in acquiring new clients and business opportunities to drive growth and profitability.
• Innovate and drive scientific and process strategy for local preclinical sites and/or global sites in partnership with Discovery preclinical services leaders.
• Enforce scientific rigor and high quality consultation
• Assist with Strategic planning and leading innovative capability initiatives to expand scientific capabilities and offerings, including tumor models (e.g. CDX, PDX, tumor resistance, orthotopic), in vitro assays, multimodal Imaging and other relevant techniques.
• Represent Perceptive at scientific meetings and support sales and marketing teams; Externalize science and innovation by authoring posters and publications.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for you and your family, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid time off policy including holidays and sick time
• Internal growth and development programs & trainings
• 401(k) program, life & accident insurance and disability insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree