Project Team Lead Immunology
About The Position
Odyssey Therapeutics is dedicated to advancing drug development to address critical needs in inflammatory diseases and cancer. The company achieves efficiency through a target-centric approach, cutting-edge technologies, and a team of experienced drug hunters, aiming to build a deep and broad drug pipeline. Odyssey is seeking a highly motivated immunologist to join their team at the Boston site. This project lead will be responsible for developing drug discovery project plans from inception through early clinical development and will oversee a multidisciplinary drug discovery team to execute these plans in line with Odyssey’s goals. Project team leaders collaborate closely with senior management for rapid decision-making. As a key member, the individual will contribute significantly to Odyssey’s scientific evolution and strategic direction, with opportunities for growth and impact. Odyssey emphasizes its talented team with diverse skills and experiences, and the lead will help shape the company's culture and strategy.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree in immunology or related discipline
- Greater than ten years of experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, with at least seven years as a cross-functional team leader
- A proven record of scientific accomplishment demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed journals and leadership of programs that have entered clinical development in the immunology field
- Broad and deep understanding of drug discovery and development
- Ability to lead projects from hit-finding through candidate selection, as well as contribute to the validation of new targets
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex scientific problems and push the boundaries of innovation
- Analyze data critically and guide teams to make informed decisions
- Critically and objectively interpret and evaluate competitive, business-related information
- Possess excellent time management and strong communication skills
- Ability to scientifically challenge others in a constructive manner
- Inspire, motivate, and mentor team members across the organization
Responsibilities
- Drive the generation, evolution, and execution of research operating plans for drug discovery programs, including resource planning, risk assessment and contingency planning
- Oversee a multidisciplinary team, taking responsibility for timely delivery on project goals
- Ensure cross-functional alignment and organizational support for execution of the operational plan
- Challenge assumptions, timelines, pressure test plans, create alternative scenarios to enable strategic and operational agility
- Identify bottlenecks, surface issues, proactively drive resolution, and lead contingency planning efforts
- Drive decision-making within a project team to deliver the highest value in shortest time
- Encourage out-of-box thinking and creative problem resolution
- Drive the application of leading immunological methods and approaches to understand disease mechanisms and therapeutic interventions
- Collaborate with clinical teams to design and implement translational research strategies
- Communicate proactively with senior management
- Represent the program internally and externally with prospective partners and at scientific meetings and conferences
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
