Job Description

The Global Head of Oncology Chemistry will be responsible for the oncology chemistry project portfolio. This role will report directly to the Head of Global Discovery Chemistry and will be a member of the senior leadership team of Global Discovery Chemistry and the Disease Area Decision Board such as the Integrated Cancer Board.

About the Role

Internal Job Title: Global Head, Oncology Chemistry (Level 8/GJFA 1)

Position Location: Onsite, Cambridge, MA

Key Responsibilities:

• Prioritize projects in the oncology chemistry portfolio in Basel and Cambridge and deliver development candidates.
• Define overall strategy in collaboration with the oncology leadership team and other stakeholders (GDC, PKS, PCS, TRD, etc).
• Contribute to basic research programs and influence integration of new technologies to enhance productivity; facilitate biotech and academic collaborations with an objective to bring in-licensing and new scientific opportunities.
• Set scientific & cultural objectives for the chemistry department, ensure top-notch talent development & capability building to drive innovation, prioritize and plan resources. Act as a role model and mentor for all associates. Develop and coach the next generation of scientists and leaders. Propose and implement unit operations and budgets.
• Represent GDC at the Integrated Cancer Board (ICB) and Oncology Leadership team.
• Member of the global Discovery Chemistry Leadership Team (DCLT).
• Ph.D. in chemistry, physical sciences, or other related field.
• Minimum two years of post-doctoral experience in synthetic and/or medicinal chemistry or equivalent field.
• Minimum 10 years of drug discovery experience in academic and/or pharma environment.
• Track record of delivering multiple development candidates.
• Experience in leading a large (>10) chemistry group.

Desired Requirements:

• Experience in at least one disease area.
• Experience as a project leader, group leader, or department leader.

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Division: Biomedical Research

Business Unit: Pharma Research

Location: USA

State: Massachusetts

Site: Cambridge (USA)

Company / Legal Entity: U175 (FCRS = US175) Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc.

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