ProFound Therapeutics: Oncology Project Leader

Company Summary:

ProFound Therapeutics is discovering proteins hidden within the expanded human proteome to uncover novel drugs and drug targets, producing first-in-class medicines for a multitude of diseases. The company’s ProFoundry™ Platform uses state-of-the-art protein detection technologies to systematically identify and validate proteins and dissect their therapeutic potential. The result is an ever-expanding database of tens of thousands of novel proteins, including their connectivity, functionality, and roles in health and disease. ProFound Therapeutics was founded in 2020 by Flagship Pioneering. For more information, please visit www.profoundtx.com.

Position Summary:

ProFound Therapeutics is seeking an Oncology Project Leader to oversee, drive and co-ordinate our pre-clinical research projects in Oncology and Immuno-oncology.  The Oncology Project Leader will report into the role of Head of Oncology. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative fast-paced environment and will provide the hands-on work necessary to support the discovery and characterization of our innovative antibody and protein assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage our portfolio of oncology projects from initiation to completion.
• Collaborate with and manage Contract Research Organizations (CROs) to ensure project milestones and deliverables are met.
• Characterize therapeutic and diagnostic proteins and antibodies, ensuring high quality and efficacy standards
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver compelling preclinical proof of concept, pharmacology, and mechanistic data packages for lead candidates
• Monitor project progress and performance, identifying and mitigating risks.
• Prepare project updates to stakeholders and senior management.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Foster strong relationships with external partners and vendors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (>10 years industrial experience) or Ph.D. or equivalent (>5 years industrial experience) in a relevant biotechnology field
• Proven success in managing oncology projects and working with CROs.
• Strong knowledge of therapeutic protein and antibody characterization
• Proficiency in project management techniques and tools.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Values and Behaviors

We are seeking individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit, strong communication skills, and comfort working in and contributing to a dynamic and cross-functional team environment. The level of the role will be commensurate with the education and years of experience of the identified candidate.

At Flagship, we recognize there is no perfect candidate. If you have some of the experience listed above but not all, please apply anyway. Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We are dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams and look forward to learning more about your unique background.

About Flagship

Flagship Pioneering is a biotechnology company that invents and builds platform companies, each with the potential for multiple products that transform human health or sustainability. Since its launch in 2000, Flagship has originated and fostered more than 100 scientific ventures, resulting in more than $90 billion in aggregate value. Many of the companies Flagship has founded have addressed humanity’s most urgent challenges: vaccinating billions of people against COVID-19, curing intractable diseases, improving human health, preempting illness, and feeding the world by improving the resiliency and sustainability of agriculture.  Flagship has been recognized twice on FORTUNE’s “Change the World” list, an annual ranking of companies that have made a positive social and environmental impact through activities that are part of their core business strategies, and has been twice named to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. Learn more about Flagship at www.flagshippioneering.com.

If your experience is close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying. Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We know that diverse backgrounds and experiences make for the best problem-solving and creative thinking, which is why we’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team and encourage everyone to apply. We look forward to learning more about you.

Flagship Pioneering is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

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