Research Head Of Early-Stage Clinical Programs

Principal Responsibilities:

• Drive research activities aimed at expanding our understanding of therapeutic MOAs, predictors of sensitivity and resistance, safety, biomarkers, and combination strategies as they emerge and evolve
• Ensure key research activities leading to IND filings and Phase I studies are conducted, and documentation is completed for timely and successful regulatory filings
• Enable successful transition of projects from Discovery Research teams to Global Product teams
• Collaborate with translational sciences, clinical, and med affairs teams to integrate core research hypotheses into clinical trial design
• Support clinical programs through manuscripts and conference presentations; participate in and ensure success of the Global Product Team publication strategy
• Represent Research on Global Product Teams to allow for integration of translational and clinical data in support of key mechanisms and/or identifying and executing on cross program opportunities, bedside to bench and innovation based on clinical observations
• Develop and mentor a team of scientists and research associates to become experts in early-stage therapeutic development
• Represent research on advisory boards
• Provide research support for external collaborations and/or MTAs

Required Qualifications

• PhD with 10+ years of experience in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company focused on discovery and drug development in a program/project management role
• 5+ years of progressive experience in supporting research for early-stage clinical programs
• 5+ years leading and directly managing teams. Ability to give feedback, coach, mentor, and develop employees

Preferred Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge and expertise in the preparation and delivery of INDs
• Experience building and leading high-functioning scientific teams, with the ability to give feedback, coach, and mentor
• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills, ability to absorb and integrate information and succinctly relay critical information to relevant stakeholders
• Strong collaborator across teams and a variety of disciplines; effective at building alliances across functions
• Ability to think strategically and proactively identify problems and devise solutions that move the projects forward
• Ability to adapt and adjust to a rapidly evolving environment

As the leading employer in our industry in the Pacific Northwest, Seagen is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package as well as a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the whole lives of our employees and their families. Benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage, group and supplemental life insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance and much more. To learn more about Seagen, please visit www.seagen.com.

Seagen is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, and as an integral part of its public health and safety measures, Seagen requires that all newly-hired employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before commencing employment, subject to reasonable accommodation and other requirements of applicable federal, state, and local law.

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