Ph.D. in cancer biology or related field with 10 years or Master's degree with 15+ years of industry experience.
Deep subject matter expertise in tumor biology for current and new targets.
Proven ability to engage in hands-on lab work to advance research objectives.
Familiarity with radioactivity or radioactive assays preferred.
Experience managing scientific teams in biotech or pharmaceutical settings.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail in independent work.
Demonstrated integrity, respect, and compassion for colleagues and patients.
Responsibilities
Lead and execute in vivo pharmacology studies for compound evaluation.
Manage multiple projects with internal stakeholders and external collaborators.
Oversee daily activities of in vivo scientists in a fast-paced environment.
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
Contribute to regulatory submissions, including IND applications.
Ensure research compliance with regulatory standards and guidelines.
Communicate results to align on future directions.
Benefits
Collaborative and innovative work environment with multidisciplinary teams.
Opportunity to contribute to impactful preclinical research in oncology.
Engagement in regulatory processes that shape drug development.
Exposure to both internal and external scientific communities.
Leadership role with team management responsibilities.
Full Job Description
About the Position
Ratio is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Associate Director in Biology to join a growing team of multidisciplinary scientists responsible for driving preclinical discovery efforts. The successful candidate will have strong interest and expertise working within preclinical oncology and pharmacology, with a well-rounded understanding of cancer biology and drug discovery techniques. The candidate will design and carry out studies to advance preclinical biology and pharmacology in vivo and in vitro and effectively communicate their data. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment and be able to independently execute studies.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and execute in vivo pharmacology studies (biodistribution, pharmacokinetics) in cell line and patient-derived xenografts for compound evaluation
Manage multiple projects involving internal stake holders, external collaborators and CROs in a fast-paced collaborative environment
Manage and oversee the day-to-day activities of a talented group of in vivo scientists
Partner with cross-functional teams, including chemistry, radiochemistry, clinical, and regulatory, to ensure successful project progression
Contribute to the preparation of regulatory submissions, including Investigational New Drug (IND) applications
Ensure all biological research complies with applicable regulatory standards and guidelines
Communicate results effectively with internal stakeholders and align on future directions
Demonstrate experience working collaboratively within and across teams in a complex, matrix environment
Demonstrate strong interpersonal, organizational skills and leverage team work to create innovative solutions and achieve common goals
Qualifications
Ph.D. in cancer biology or related field with 10 years or Master's degree with 15+ years of industry experience
Deep subject matter expertise in tumor biology surrounding current and new targets
Proven ability and willingness to engage in hands-on laboratory work to advance research objectives
Familiarity with or use of radioactivity or radioactive assays preferred
Experience managing scientific teams in a biotech or pharmaceutical setting
Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Demonstrated pursuit of quality and excellence in innovation and execution
Integrity, respect, and compassion for colleagues, collaborators, and the patients we serve
The annual base salary for this role is expected to range between $175,000 and $200,000. This range is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including qualifications, work experience, skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
