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Principal Scientist, Tumor Biology

Employer
Pfizer
Location
La Jolla, California, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
May 30, 2022

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Sector
Academic / Research
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Genetics, Biology
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
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**ROLE SUMMARY**

We seek an accomplished Principal Scientist level oncology scientist to join the Translational Sciences group within Oncology Research & Development (ORD), La Jolla, California. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team of scientists in playing a lead role in guiding project teams in appropriate planning and use of preclinical models of cancer to evaluate new drug candidates, mechanisms, and targets.

The Principal Scientist/In Vivo Lead will participate in pre-clinical drug discovery and development programs with a focus on tumor intrinsic biology related to signal transduction, targeted therapeutics and epigenetics. The successful candidate will be responsible for working with the project teams to design, plan and execute an in vivo strategy to ensure efficient and effective project decision-making. They will be a key contributor in the In Vivo Committee, responsible for presenting in vivo plans and obtaining peer input for protocol finalization and approval to meet research project objectives. The individual will directly supervise laboratory staff that make up an in vivo team responsible for study performance and data analysis and play a role in the Translational Sciences Department's strategy. The Principal Scientist will provide technical and scientific expertise in in vivo Pharmacology across ORD to enable target identification, validation, prioritization, and efficient drug discovery. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills, critical problem solving abilities, and a commitment to excellence.

**ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES**

+ Establish scientific in vivo strategy and study plans for drug discovery projects.

+ Serve as the in vivo Pharmacology lead on several drug discovery projects.

+ Works within the multi-functional teams to support target identification, validation, drug discovery, and combination therapy.

+ Works across the in vivo teams in a highly collaborative manner, sharing expertise and resources to meet study needs across Translational Sciences.

+ Design and conduct in vivo studies to evaluate and establish efficacy, PK/PD relationship, combination strategy, biomarker identification and analysis.

+ Develop and create new in vivo mouse models including genetically engineered mouse (GEM) models to study biologic mechanisms and support exploration of novel cancer therapeutics.

+ The Principal Scientist will generate and be accountable for the necessary Animal Use Protocols that ensures team members comply with all internal policies and regulatory requirements.

+ Drives data interpretation, presentation, and documentation of experiments as well as preparation of study reports including drafting in vivo sections of regulatory documents such as IND filings.

+ Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to thrive in a fast-paced matrix environment.

+ Publish results in peer reviewed scientific journals and presentations at internal, national, and international meetings.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Basic Qualifications**

+ Ph.D. in Cancer Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Genetics or equivalent experience in a related discipline with > 4 years industry experience with technical and scientific expertise in drug discovery and pre-clinical development.

+ Experience in collaborative research in Oncology Drug Discovery programs.

+ Expertise in animal models of human cancer including CDX, PDX and syngeneic models required.

+ Expertise with GEMM and humanized models highly desirable. Hands on experience in in vivo skills (IV, PO dosing, blood/tissue collections).

+ Strong publication record in Tumor intrinsic biology or equivalent achievements in industry desired.

+ Excellent oral and written communication skills. Proficiency in all common and scientific software.

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Supervisory experience is a significant plus

+ Ability to run in vivo studies, work on team and communicate

**OTHER JOB DETAILS**

Eligible for Relocation Package

Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus

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