Principal /Senior Scientist (Oncology Discovery), EDDC

1 week ago


Singapore A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research Full time

Principal /Senior Scientist (Oncology Discovery), EDDC At EDDC, our goal is to discover and develop novel therapeutics by working collaboratively with public sector and industry partners. We are recruiting a highly motivated Principal / Senior Scientist in the Oncology Discovery team. The successful candidate will provide strategic and scientific leadership for interdisciplinary drug discovery oncology projects, from target exploration and validation to drug candidate selection. Principle Roles & Responsibilities Strategic Leadership : Provide visionary direction and lead a team of cross‑functional scientists to drive the discovery of novel biologics for solid tumors, setting research priorities, goals and objectives. Target Identification : Lead efforts and incorporate innovative approaches to identify and validate novel oncology targets, leveraging multi‑omics analysis of clinical patient datasets and preclinical models. Compound Development : Develop a holistic and robust screening workflow for evaluating preclinical efficacy and safety of biologics. Oversee the screening and characterization of biologics compounds, collaborating closely with the antibody technology group. Assay Development : Develop and drive the creation and supervision of cellular assays including flow cytometry, internalization, immune‑cell mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC, TDCC), T cell proliferation, cytokine analyses and reporter assays for target validation and functional characterization of biologics. Supervise molecular cloning, stable cell‑line generation, CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing, siRNA/shRNA knockdown and qPCR. Data Analysis : Implement state‑of‑the‑art data analysis packages and interpretation approaches to make informed decisions in therapeutic drug discovery for biologics. Regulatory Compliance : Ensure research activities adhere to applicable regulatory guidelines and standards, supervise laboratory housekeeping, safety checks, SOP writing and participate in regulatory submissions as required. Qualifications and Requirements Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., oncology/immuno‑oncology, immunology, pharmacology) with extensive experience in oncology‑focused drug discovery in biologics modalities. Minimum 8 years of working experience with proven leadership experience, including managing scientific teams in the biopharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. Strong knowledge of molecular and cellular oncology, genetics, cancer biology, with expertise and in‑depth understanding of drug discovery and development of biologics. Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams. Strategic thinker capable of making informed decisions based on data and research insights. Possess strong interpersonal skills and collaborative spirit. Seniority level: Associate Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industry: Research Services #J-18808-Ljbffr



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