Chief Immuno-Oncology & R&D Strategy Officer

Cerebras; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Shennon Bio is seeking a senior R&D leader to head the therapeutics R&D function and drive the company’s immuno-oncology programs from target discovery through clinic. You will partner with the CEO and advisors to shape strategy, scale collaborations, and advance lead candidates to IND and clinical trials.

The role requires a Ph.D. in immuno-oncology with 10+ years of industry experience, proven ability to manage cross-functional teams, and a track record of building pharma partnerships.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in immuno-oncology with 10+ years in designing, managing, and leading R&D programs.
• Domain expertise in immuno-oncology and TCEs.
• Directing TCE programs into the clinic and achieving IND/clinical trials.
• Established relationships with pharma companies and partners.
• Experience scaling a pre-clinical company to commercial success with capital efficiency.
• Ability to present clearly to the executive team, board, and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the CEO and advisors to scale pipeline for external partnerships and in-house programs.
• Lead the R&D team to refine pipeline and advance lead candidates to clinic.
• Establish a strategic roadmap and present data-driven insights to CEO and board.
• Scale the organization in line with scientific talent and capital equipment needs.
• Build and maintain relationships with external collaborators across biotech and pharma.
• Organize strategic communications aligned with growth strategy and vision.
• Foster scientific excellence and an open culture of ideation and rigorous science.

Skills

Immuno-oncology

R&D leadership

Partnership development

IND transition

Executive communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Ph.D. in immuno-oncology

Job description

Shennon Bio is seeking a senior R&D leader to head the therapeutics R&D function and drive the company’s immuno-oncology programs from target discovery through clinic. You will partner with the CEO and advisors to shape strategy, scale collaborations, and advance lead candidates to IND and clinical trials.

The role requires a Ph.D. in immuno-oncology with 10+ years of industry experience, proven ability to manage cross-functional teams, and a track record of building pharma partnerships.