Pathfinder Oncology · 1 month ago
Executive Director of Research
Chapel Hill, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expPathfinder Oncology, Inc. is a dynamic oncology company committed to guiding clients through the complexities of cancer care. The Executive Director of Research will design and execute patient-specific research programs focused on oncology immunotherapy, manage research projects, and collaborate with various teams to ensure personalized and effective care.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Design and execute patient-specific research programs focused on oncology immunotherapy, including leading the development of novel immunotherapeutic agents, characterization of immune responses, and assessment of treatment efficacy
Assess results of experiments and provide comprehensive reports and presentations based on research findings to effectively communicate conclusions to scientific staff and senior management
Manage the PFO portfolio of research projects and help manage projects conducted by other PFO scientists
Identify potential collaborators and lead scientific collaborations between internal PFO team and external scientists, researchers, and clinicians
Lead scientific research discussions internally and externally with patient care teams, sharing insights and contributing to strategic decisions
Apply research information in real-time across various professional settings
Collaborate closely with patients and their care teams to understand their medical history and treatment journey, ensuring personalized and effective care
Actively participate in patient tumor boards, internal care management teams, therapeutic development meetings, and direct patient engagements, contributing valuable insights and expertise
Qualification
Required
10+ years leading scientific research and teams, industry experience highly preferred
Ph.D or MD/PHD. in Immunology, Oncology, Molecular Biology, or a related field
Extensive experience in oncology or immuno-oncology research, multi-omics analysis of cancer, and bioinformatics (or close collaboration with bioinformatics scientists)
Expertise designing and driving strategic research programs
In-depth knowledge of immunological techniques and cancer biology
Proficiency in laboratory techniques such as flow cytometry, ELISpot, PCR, cell culture, and immunohistochemistry
Experience in analyzing, interpreting and communicating experimental data using appropriate statistical methods and visualization software
Exceptional client-facing communication skills in all forms – verbal, written, virtual, and in-person. Professional, responsive, organized, and precise. Patient clients, their care team, and external collaborators trust and rely on your commitment, follow through and accuracy of communication
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Comfortable with technology and multiple platforms for patient collaboration, internal communication, and documentation
Benefits
Health insurance
PTO
Other benefits
Company
Pathfinder Oncology
Creating data-driven, patient-centered pathways for the best chance at exceptional outcomes in advanced cancer
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase