Senior Scientist - Innovation ETCT

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ADC and TCE Senior Scientist - Oncology

The Extracellular Targeted Cancer Therapeutics (ETCT) Biology Unit within the Oncology Research Unit is seeking an experienced Senior Scientist working in the Innovation team to contribute to target/technology discovery efforts and to support pre-clinical programs.

The candidate will work within multi-disciplinary teams, using bioinformatic data for target ID/validation, interface with key internal/external business partners to accelerate next generation biologics asset development.

The successful applicant will have prior experience working in cross-functional biologics matrix teams, leading biology work packages in the preclinical development of novel biologics for cancer therapy, such as antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and T cell engagers (TCEs).

We are looking for this role to be based at Stevenage only.

In this role you will

• Contribute to cross-functional matrix teams to deliver basic and translational critical path biology work packages to support pre-clinical programs.
• Work independently to design and execute impactful experiments which influence the direction of assets in the ETCT BU.
• Champion innovative experimental techniques/technologies internally and at CROs.
• Build communication networks across the Research organization.
• Train and mentor junior scientists and complementary workers.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• BSc or higher degree in Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Immunology or related fields
• Demonstrated technical expertise in cell culture, general lab instrumentation, cell-based assays such as proliferation, immunoassays such as ELISA and experience with Flow Cytometry, including analysis of data
• Proven experience in cancer biology/immunology
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work independently
• Attention to detail and proficient reasoning skills in experimental design, data analysis, statistical methods and interpretation.
• Independence, problem-solving abilities, self-motivation, resourcefulness, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Experience in working in cross-functional drug discovery project teams to develop novel therapeutic platforms.
• Experience with the design and testing of biologics (ADC and TCE).
• Strong peer-reviewed publication, public speaking / presentation and/or inventorship record.

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