Therapy Acceleration Program Director

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society•Remote,

3d•$123,000 - $175,000•Remote

About The Position

This position brings both scientific and business expertise to the identification and evaluation of new blood cancer opportunities for TAP; and project management expertise to the oversight of ongoing projects in the TAP portfolio. The incumbent has substantial scientific, business, financial and project management experience and works as a member of the TAP team.

Requirements

Ph.D., in biomedical sciences, or related fields with translational (and clinical research experience is preferred) or MD with clinical research experience
A minimum of 5 years of relevant scientific work experience which includes oncology research experience (combination of post-bachelors and/or post-graduate is acceptable).
Demonstrated project management experience in a relevant biomedical research program.
Fundamental understanding of FDA regulatory requirements
Experience with oncology research; familiarity with blood cancer research is desirable but not a requirement; willingness to learn the biology and therapeutic development for a broad array of blood cancers over a multi-year period.
Experience with drug discovery and/or clinical development process.
Documented strong project management skills and ability to multi-task.
Experience in the oversight of a wide variety of timeline-driven projects.
Must be proactive and willing to do a wide variety of scientific and administrative oversight.
Good interpersonal and communication skills will be particularly important due to the collaborative nature of this job; enjoys working as part of a team. Ability to work in a dynamic, unstructured environment.
Excellent communication skills needed for working within Blood Cancer United, with external advisors and TAP partner companies.

Nice To Haves

translational (and clinical research experience is preferred)
Pharma/Biotech or related CRO experience focusing on drug discovery and/or clinical development is desirable.
familiarity with blood cancer research is desirable but not a requirement

Responsibilities

Provide scientific and/or project management support for the Vice President of TAP including the identification and evaluation of potential TAP opportunities; perform on-going evaluation of existing partnerships and prepare materials for both internal and external meetings.
Manage several on-going TAP partnerships, working closely with members of TAP, Research group and external partners/ collaborators.
Represent the TAP and Research group as needed at scientific, medical and business meetings.
Work with revenue/fundraising departments (Campaigns, Principal Gifts, Advancement, and Corporate Partnerships) as well as with Constituent Experience (Marketing and Communications) to craft TAP-based donor material to promote fundraising activities.
Work closely with TAP team and finance department to track operations to help shape the TAP strategic plan.
Participate in regular Research management meetings held by CSO to review and guide Research strategy for Blood Cancer United.
Maintain a working knowledge of the Blood Cancer United mission and programs.
Perform other related duties as assigned.