Creative Biolabs is committed to accelerating the discovery, research, development, and manufacturing of oncolytic virus therapeutics. We are looking for an expert in preclinical R&D strategy to manage and coordinate our internal and external preclinical drug discovery efforts, and to partner with other members of the leadership team to advance our oncolytic virus platforms, and build and grow the company’s therapeutic portfolio.
Essential Responsibilities
Build, lead, manage and mentor a team of scientists and infrastructure to support preclinical discovery across a portfolio of oncolytic virotherapy projects.
Establish and maintain functionally integrated project schedules to enable accurate project analyses, identification of critical path activities, and areas of resource constraint.
Lead, facilitate and document project team meetings, cross-functional communication, and decision making, ensuring alignment with internal functional groups and leadership.
Oversee project management activities, scenario planning, identify and manage project objectives, work plans, timelines, budgets, and provide formal and informal status updates to stakeholders as needed.
Interface with senior management on project requirements, status review, and key development decisions.
Contribution to preclinical strategy, vision, and operation.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Advanced degree in virology, synthetic biology, cell biology, molecular biology, systems biology, immunology, oncology, or related fields.
Deep knowledge of, and demonstrated experience in leading/advancing discovery projects to the clinic as part of a multidisciplinary team.
5+ years of industry experience in virotherapy from design to preclinical testing.
A passion for discovering new therapies to address severe life-limiting diseases with significant unmet needs.
Extensive experience in establishing and managing successful relationships with internal and external collaborators.
