About The Company Join a groundbreaking Australian-based biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative small molecule inhibitors using a molecular strategy to target poorly treated cancer. With a laser focus on drug development to treat rare cancers of significant unmet need, this is an opportunity to join a high-energy, high-impact group of oncology-focused scientific professionals.
The company is supported by a management team with a strong track record in a fast-evolving drug development landscape. The company is focused on building the team and capabilities. The Vice President of Pre-Clinical Development will join a passionate team, including biology and medicinal chemistry experts, focused on finding innovative and transformational solutions for untreatable cancers.
About The Role Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the design and execution of biology research programs and IND-enabling studies during preclinical development.
- Play a critical role in developing and advancing corporate mission and strategic direction.
- Provide leadership for overall strategic planning and successful implementation of multiple preclinical research and development programs through different project teams.
- Managing a team of 4 Scientists.
- Provide input to the CEO and Head of Medicinal Chemistry to help prioritise therapeutic areas based on scientific and clinical data, unmet medical needs, market differentiation, relevance of animal models and feasibility of clinical trials for future partnering and internal Phase IIa (PoC) trials.
- Initiate and manage relationships with third parties such as Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and Academic partners in specific disease areas.
- Develop a high-level target product profile and help align preclinical research and development activities to the clinical endpoint.
- Accountable for the ADME/PK, DMPK and toxicology studies to enable the nomination of a candidate for preclinical development and for IND submission.
- Manage overall preclinical development operations, project resources, budget and timelines for all assigned programs.
- Attend meetings of the Board of the employer, as requested from time to time
- Ensure continuous compliance with the employer and any relevant associated Company with any corporate governance code(s) as may, from time to time, apply to those companies.
About You The successful candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in a role where they have been responsible for the design and execution of biology research programs and IND-enabling studies during preclinical development.
- A strong understanding of relevant regulatory bodies.
- A strong leader who can communicate effectively and make key business-critical decisions within a high-paced, high-energy environment
- A committed professional who can thrive and create impact within a small biotechnology company
For a confidential conversation about the role, or indeed to explore how KE Select can help you source great talent for your team, please get in touch with Kerry McMahon (Managing Director) on 0412 033 014
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