Senior Director, Research Oncology

 

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Senior Director, Research Oncology 

 

Bayer is a biopharmaceutical company committed to applying our scientific leadership in Oncology to transform the lives of patients with cancer. We are growing rapidly with an active research and discovery pipeline. As head of a portfolio of cancer biology drug discovery efforts, this role will play a substantial strategic part in guiding the scientific direction of the oncology pipeline. We are seeking an innovative and agile leader who brings significant expertise in drug discovery in cancer biology as well as a passion for professional development and coaching.

 

 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSBILITIES

 

The primary responsibilities of the Senior Director, Research Oncology are to:

 

• Responsible for leading multiple drug discovery programs in Research and Early Development (RED) Oncology from target identification up through support of early clinical development;
• Contributing to and supporting research strategy in a specific area of scientific expertise pertaining to Cancer Biology to support the drug development strategy of RED Oncology;
• Responsible for matrixed management and strategic coaching of peers and other colleagues in RED Oncology to support multiple drug development programs;
• Supports the career development for and scientific strategic coaching of colleagues in Research Oncology;
• Collaborates with other R&D functions and supports cross team and cross site activities;
• Implements back translational strategies at the interface of drug discovery and clinical development;
• Contributes to key documentation and presentations for projects moving through internal review stage gates and regulatory submissions;
• Works across portfolio assets to drive an integrated strategy with indication, MOA, or modality focus;
• Maintains and extend a network with external partners from academia, contract research organizations and medical experts;
• Fosters creativity and motivation between scientists;
• Demonstrates, credibly embodies and roles models VACC leadership being a(n):
  • Visionary that guides teams in defining the outcomes to deliver on the mission
  • Catalyst that removes roadblocks to facilitate connections and collaboration
  • Architect that shapes a value creating system to unleash the passion and energy of our people
  • Coach that helps teams learn and build the capabilities needed to create value for the customer and stakeholders