Study Director/Scientist, Preclinical In Vivo Oncology

Crown Bioscience•Kannapolis, NC

About The Position

Job Summary: The Study Director/Scientist at Crown Bioscience North Carolina will be responsible for the design, execution, and analysis of in vivo pharmacology studies, contributing to the development of novel research models and techniques. This role will involve close collaboration with internal research associates, cross-site scientific teams, and external partners. The Scientist will also play a key role in mentoring and training junior staff, supporting operational activities in the facility, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality scientific data. Crown Bioscience, a JSR Life Sciences company, is a global contract research organization (CRO) providing discovery, preclinical, and translational platforms to advance oncology and immuno-oncology. Known for their high quality and expansive in vivo, in vitro, and ex vivo preclinical models, they partner with their clients to quantify the efficacy and pharmacological profile of their drug candidate before they move into the clinic. The company is the only preclinical CRO to provide tumor organoid services utilizing HUB technology and has the world’s largest commercially available PDX collection. Additionally, further services available in the areas of high content imaging and a 3D Ex Vivo Patient Tissue Platform, provide greater insights into complex disease pathophysiology. A range of biomarker analysis and applied genomics services are also available to optimize therapeutic benefit. Crown Bioscience helps to deliver superior drug candidates to ensure that patients get the right treatment at the right time. Founded in 2006, Crown Bioscience has 12 facilities in the US, Europe, and APAC. Find out more: www.crownbio.com Crown Bioscience is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Crown Bioscience is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know: [email protected] Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. Crown Bioscience does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Crown Bioscience will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Crown Bioscience. Crown Bioscience will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Crown Bioscience.

Requirements

Ph.D. or M.D. in a biology-related field with strong knowledge in pharmacology, oncology
Proficient in literature review, experimental design, protocol development, data analysis, and scientific reporting.
Skilled in data interpretation and statistical analysis.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present scientific findings effectively.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
Strong sense of responsibility, ownership, and collaborative mindset.

Nice To Haves

Experience directing client studies in a CRO environment.
Familiarity with in vivo pharmacology and the drug discovery process; hands-on experience with animal models, surgical techniques, or necropsy is a plus.
Prior experience in patient-derived xenograft (PDX) model development is highly desirable.
Record of scientific publications or presentations at peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, execution, and oversight of assigned internal and external scientific projects.
Design experimental studies, develop and optimize protocols, and ensure timely delivery of study updates, progress reports, and final reports.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on assigned studies, providing scientific updates and resolving study-related issues.
Collaborate cross-functionally with technical and operational teams to ensure smooth execution and delivery of studies.
Troubleshoot scientific and operational issues as they arise.
Support training of research associates on scientific techniques, including surgical procedures in rodent models.
Assist in coordination of general research facility operations.
Adhere to company policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

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