Principal Scientist, Oncology
About The Position
Nuvation Bio is a biopharmaceutical company tackling some of the greatest unmet needs in oncology by developing differentiated and novel therapeutic candidates. Our vision is to significantly change the practice of oncology by developing medicines that provide truly meaningful improvements in quality of life and survival for people with cancer. Nuvation Bio is looking for a highly motivated and productive Principal Scientist to join our Research Department supporting our drug discovery and development programs. The Principal Scientist will contribute to research for multiple oncology discovery programs. They will initiate, direct, and manage external and internal experimental studies that are critical to advancement of programs, informing corporate strategy, and working to serve the unmet medical needs in oncology.
Requirements
- PhD in relevant biological discipline with a minimum of 5+ years’ experience preferred, or MS with 7+ years, Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated and broad expertise in cancer cell biology with knowledge of relevant experimental techniques, including in vitro and in vivo oncology model systems
- Demonstrated expertise in the evaluation and development of small molecules
- Strong track record in oncology demonstrating knowledge of multiple fields of biology, reflected in multiple successful projects and publications
- Exceptional problem solving, analytical thinking, and strategic skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the proven ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Behavioral skills to be successful: Problem-Solver, Personable, Credible, Emotional intelligence, curiosity, and a knack to figure out a way to build something better, Communication, Accountability, Adaptability
Responsibilities
- Support the research strategy for multiple oncology programs by designing and executing critical and relevant experimental studies that further the understanding of Nuvation Bio compounds
- Responsible for study planning, protocol design, study execution, and data analysis of pharmacology and mechanism of action studies
- Manage outsourced studies with external vendors/CROs/academic collaborators
- Support medicinal chemists by providing data critical to understand SAR/biochemical characterization of early-stage programs
- Work cross-functionally with members of the broader research team and effectively collaborate with a fully integrated team to facilitate the success of Nuvation projects
- Build our reputation in the scientific community with conference presentations and publications
- All other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Competitive Base Salary, Bonus, and Equity Plans
- Unlimited Vacation and 10 Sick Days Annually
- Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- 401K with Company Matching
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
