Scientific Associate Director, Induced Proximity Biology

EMD Serono, Inc.; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

EMD Serono, Inc. in the United States seeks a Scientific Associate Director, Induced Proximity Biology, onsite in Billerica, MA.

The role leads lab efforts in cancer biology and functional genomics, driving target identification, validation and in vitro assay development while mentoring junior scientists and collaborating with multiple project teams. The position requires expert hands-on research, strategic direction, and strong literature translation to experiments.

Qualifications

• PhD in Cancer Biology or related field.
• 7-10+ years of industry experience in cancer research.
• Strong productivity in the laboratory with cross-functional impact.
• Expertise in functional genomics, cell biology and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategy, design and execution of experiments to nominate new targets for induced proximity and chemical biology in Oncology.
• Serve as hands-on expert and owner of novel approaches to engineer cellular and other model systems.
• Lead technical strategy and adoption of innovative methods within the Research Unit.
• Mentor junior scientists and develop high-quality datasets to inform program decisions.
• Collaborate across project teams and external stakeholders to enable pipeline progress.
• Demonstrate broad organizational impact through the evolution of induced proximity assets.

Skills

Functional genomics

Cell biology

Target identification

Data analysis

Leadership

Education

PhD in Cancer Biology or related field

Job description

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join EMD Serono.

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Location

The Scientific Associate Director, Induced Proximity Biology is an onsite position in Billerica, MA. The role requires approximately 10% domestic and international travel to meet business needs.

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated, creative and collaborative scientific leader with expertise in cancer biology and functional genomics to help lead our laboratory efforts and drive strategic evolution in target identification, validation and in vitro assay development in cancer biology, with a specific emphasis on chemical biology and induced proximity. This role is expected to bring an expert level of scientific mastery in these areas and both own and drive technical strategy across the Research Unit. This will be evidenced by performing expert level hands on research in the laboratory, through direct mentorship and leadership of junior colleagues based in the laboratory, and via cross-functional impact across multiple project teams in an expert role. This individual will report to the Head of Target Discovery and Research and is expected to work both within the Oncology Research Unit and cross-functionally with members of the Drug Discovery Technology organization and other functional experts across the company. Key elements of the role are:

• Drive overall strategy, design and execution of experiments to nominate new targets and approaches for induced proximity, chemical biology and functional genomics discovery research in Oncology
• Serve as a hands‑on expert and owner of novel approaches to engineer cellular and other model systems to validate and prosecute new targets and chemical modalities
• Drive overall technical strategy in the RU by bringing creative ideas and solutions to complex biological problems and by driving the adoption of new innovative methods that will facilitate new discovery beyond the current capabilities of the RU
• Mentor and work along with junior scientists to develop high‑quality datasets that drive decision making on programs
• Serve as a key expert partner across multiple project teams within the RU and with key external stakeholders
• Demonstrate broad organizational impact through the evolution of a pipeline of induced proximity focused assets

Who You Are

You are a creative and experienced PhD scientist with a demonstrated track record of productivity and creativity in the academic and industrial setting. You have deep expertise in functional genomics and cell biology and an ability to both perform hands‑on research as well as mentor others in cutting edge approaches in the laboratory. You are both an expert in the lab and have demonstrated impact as a leader across cross‑disciplinary project teams. You have a track record of driving new innovation in your prior roles and have owned the adoption of new modalities and approaches which have demonstrated impact. You are a strategic thinker with excellent skills in reading and applying the literature to key questions in cancer biology, know the field of induced proximity well and are eager to contribute as a part of a high performing team.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Cancer Biology, Cell or Molecular Biology, Chemical Biology or a related field
• 7 - 10+ years of industry experience focusing on innovation in cancer research
• Evidence of a high degree of productivity in the laboratory
• High level expertise in functional genomics, cell biology, target identification and validation and data analysis
• Evidence of organizational impact in prior roles based on the application of innovation and novelty to key scientific problems
• Prior demonstration of ability to lead a project, both with hands‑on impact and cross‑functional impact

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior or current expertise in induced proximity, ideally in a company setting
• Track record of mentoring productive junior scientists with a sense of urgency
• Basic knowledge of applications of artificial intelligence to drug discovery
• Ability to direct overall project strategy at an expert level
• Outstanding critical thinking, presentation and communication skills

Pay range for this position: $175,000 - $242,000. The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job‑related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance‑based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

What we offer

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!