Director, Discovery Oncology, T-Cell Engagers

Job DescriptionDirector – Discovery OncologyDiscovery Oncology is seeking a visionary and driven people leader to discover and advance the next Oncology therapeutics. Come join an incredible team steeped in a history of scientific excellence and successful drug discovery. The successful candidate will lead a team at our company's Boston site focused on immune engaging biologics as well as additional modalities. They will partner across to help build our Discovery Oncology strategy and our expanding pipeline. This leader will work tightly with clinical, translational, and business development colleagues to ensure an effective pipeline of compelling medicines. The successful candidate will have a strong record of scientific excellence, thoughtful strategic planning, and inspiring people leadership.ResponsibilitiesBe a creative and forward thinking leader to design and execute on the future of our company's Oncology therapeutics, particularly T cell engagers and other protein-based modalities.Leverage your deep understanding of cancer biology and the current internal and external oncology landscape to evaluate the opportunity of new therapeutics.Deliver on milestones key to pipeline advancement such as preclinical candidates and IND packages for first in human studies.Contribute your expertise and vision to business development evaluations of molecules or platforms of interest to our company.As a member of the Discovery Oncology Leadership team, meaningfully contribute to the development and execution of strategy and the growth and development of staff.Foster a high-performance culture of collaboration, engagement, self-accountability and inclusion. Establish strong relationships within highly collaborative, multidisciplinary teams to effectively drive drug discovery initiatives.Required Qualifications / Education:Ph.D. in Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Toxicology, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Oncology, Biophysics, Biologics, or a related subject area with 8+ years of post-degree experience in industry or equivalent OR MS with 10+ years of experience.An extensive background in cell biology and immunology.Deep expertise in T cell engagers and biologics.A proven track record of advancing well designed investigative new drugs into the clinic.Experience managing a group of senior and junior scientists with a track record of achievements, including project leadership and strategic contributions.Ability to build strong relationships within highly collaborative, multidisciplinary teams to effectively drive drug discovery initiatives.Excellent attention to detail and strong communication (oral and written) skills.Highly self-motivated and capable of prioritizing deliverables among multiple projects.Preferred Experience and Skills:Preference will be given to candidates with a deep T cell biology background with extensive biotech/pharmaceutical experience.Experience with modalities beyond T cell engagers is beneficial, particularly including antibody drug conjugates or small molecules.#EligibleforERPRequired Skills: Assay Development, Biochemistry, Biologics, Biopharmaceuticals, Cancer Biology, Cell Biology, Drug Discovery Research, External Collaboration, Immunochemistry, Immunology, Innovation, Mentorship, Molecular Biology, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Oncology, People Leadership, Preclinical Drug Discovery, Project Leadership, Strategic Planning, T Cell Biology, T Cell Immunology, Therapeutics, Tumor BiologyPreferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HEREUS and Puerto Rico Residents Only:Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:EEOC Know Your RightsEEOC GINA Supplement​We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State ActsThe salary range for this role is$194,100.00 - $305,600.00This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are