Vice President, Discovery Biology
Company: Zentalis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Location: San Diego
Posted on: March 20, 2023
Job Description:
Zentalis Pharmaceuticals is a San Diego based pharmaceutical
company dedicated to the discovery and development of small
molecule therapeutics targeting fundamental biological pathways of
cancer. In the six years since our inception, we have successfully
cleared four INDs with the FDA. - We believe our deep pipeline of
oncology therapeutics has the potential to significantly improve
the lives of patients with various types of cancer. -
SUMMARY
Responsible for leading a team contributing to all stages of small
molecule drug discovery and early development including target ID
and validation, hit discovery and leading optimization through to
IND. - In addition to line management responsibilities, expected to
influence overall Company strategy and engage with key external
CROs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversight of all internal and external biology activities
focused on the preclinical development of Zentalis assets (small
molecule) with pre-identified targets and identify new targets to
pursue.
- Provide leadership, strategic oversight, resource management,
and organizational framework to ensure timely decision making on
projects.
- Identify, support, manage and develop talent among team; act as
a resource and mentor to team members by providing guidance,
instruction, feedback and ongoing coaching; encourage visionary
thinking. Value the advancement of our programs and our
people.
- Preserve and promote current model of participative decision
making in an organization where siloes are nonexistent and
discouraged.
- Professionally represent the organization externally in
collaborations and conferences, board of directors and scientific
advisory board meetings.
- Other duties and projects as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD in Biological Sciences with 15 years of industry experience
working in the pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology field as a
biologist
- Extensive track-record of leading drug discovery programs
through to IND and adopting highly innovative approaches to
answering complex biological questions
- History of publications and conference presentations
- Proven ability to work within a matrix management structure to
influence programs
- Demonstrated ability to lead through others and develop
emerging leaders within organization
- Ability to work productively and collaboratively with potential
corporate partners/external collaborators
- Ability to multi-task/ prioritize and time management of daily
activities
- Intermediate to advanced software skills (e.g., Microsoft
Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project)
- High attention to detail
- Demonstrate high level of accuracy and effective oral and
written communication skills
- Flexibility within a rapidly changing environment
- Excellent ability to work in a goal and team-oriented
setting
- Well-developed organizational skills and the ability to thrive
under pressure
Keywords: Zentalis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., San Diego , Vice President, Discovery Biology, Executive , San Diego, California
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