Sr. Director, U.S. Cancer Biology

Servier Pharmaceuticals; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 229,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Servier in the U.S. is a Boston-based biopharmaceutical company accelerating cutting-edge oncology discovery and development. The Senior Director, U.S.

Cancer Biology, will oversee the Cancer Biology group and advance small molecule oncology programs, guiding target ID, validation, and early drug discovery while building a diverse, high-performing team in Boston. The role reports to the Head of U.S. Research and emphasizes scientific integrity, collaboration, and cross-functional strategy to

Qualifications

• PhD in biology, molecular & cellular biology, cancer biology, or related life science discipline
• 12+ years of experience in cancer drug discovery in biotech or pharma
• Experience in leading and mentoring PhD level scientists
• Expertise in cancer biology
• Demonstrated success in leading projects and interacting with cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated experience in small molecule drug discovery, from conception to IND submissions
• Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and communication (presentation & writing) skills

Responsibilities

• Contribute to R&D cross-functional strategy and oversight by serving as a member of the Boston site leadership team.
• Provide cancer biology expertise to lead target identification and validation as well as drug discovery efforts in Boston.
• Serve as Project Leader on early drug discovery projects
• Lead and empower a team of team leaders and PhD and non-PhD scientists by providing scientific, performance, and career development supervision and mentorship
• Work collaboratively with global colleagues to foster innovation and ensure a cohesive global oncology strategy
• Evaluate external opportunities shared by External Innovation
• Support the organization by maintaining a work environment focused on scientific integrity, open communication, and collaboration

Skills

Cancer biology

Small molecule drug discovery

Project leadership

Mentoring PhD scientists

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

PhD in biology or related life science

Job description

Date posted: Sep 5, 2026

City: Boston

Country/Region: US

Type of Contract: Full-time Employment / Unlimited

Job Requisition ID: 12251

Sr. Director, U.S. Cancer Biology

About Servier

Servier in the U.S. is a Boston-based, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company launched by Servier Group in 2018. As a privately held organization, Servier is uniquely positioned to advance cutting-edge science, tackle underserved therapeutic areas and make patients the focus of every strategic decision.

Job Description

Role Summary

The Senior Director, Head of Cancer Biology, will report to the Head of U.S. Research and serve as a key member of the Boston site leadership team, operating as the primary scientific expert for the Cancer Biology group. In this role, the individual will steward a robust portfolio of small molecule oncology discovery programs forward, overseeing a mission that encompasses both target identification and the discovery and development of novel therapeutics. As an experienced industry leader and people manager, this person will help devise and execute our research strategy to build a robust, diverse, and sustainable oncology portfolio, which emphasizes precision oncology and small molecule drug discovery, while cultivating a culture anchored on scientific integrity, open communication, and collaboration.

Primary Responsibilities

• Contribute to R&D cross-functional strategy and oversight by serving as a member of the Boston site leadership team.


• Provide cancer biology expertise to lead target identification and validation as well as drug discovery efforts in Boston.


• Serve as Project Leader on early drug discovery projects


• Lead and empower a team of team leaders and PhD and non-PhD scientists by providing scientific, performance, and career development supervision and mentorship


• Work collaboratively with global colleagues to foster innovation and ensure a cohesive global oncology strategy


• Evaluate external opportunities shared by External Innovation


• Support the organization by maintaining a work environment focused on scientific integrity, open communication, and collaboration

Education And Required Skills

• PhD in biology, molecular & cellular biology, cancer biology, or related life science discipline


• 12+ years of experience in cancer drug discovery in biotech or pharma


• Experience in leading and mentoring PhD level scientists


• Expertise in cancer biology


• Demonstrated success in leading projects and interacting with cross-functional teams


• Demonstrated experience in small molecule drug discovery, from conception to IND submissions


• Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and communication (presentation & writing) skills

Travel and Location

• Boston-based working in-office at least 4 days per week; full-time is preferred


• Travel to Paris 1-2 times per year is likely.

Candidate Profile

Servier’s Commitment

Servier is committed to modeling diversity, equity, and inclusion within the industry. We are dedicated to fostering an environment that maintains equitable treatment for all and we welcome applicants who are passionate, committed, and innovative individuals. We encourage candidates to apply to our open roles as we are always willing to consider experiences and skills beyond what is listed in the job description.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is $229k - $280k. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. Employees in this position are also eligible for Short-Term and Long-Term incentive programs. Servier also offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, flexible time off (Servier provides unlimited sick time and flex time, and does not accrue time off), 401(k), life and disability insurance, recognition programs among other great benefits (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). For more information on our benefits, please visit this link.

Nearest Major Market: Boston