Novartis - Cambridge, MA
posted 4 months ago
We are seeking a highly driven professional with a strong cancer biology background and a proven track record of successfully leading small molecule drug discovery projects from early to development candidate stage. The individual will play a key role in advancing drug discovery programs as well as leading initiatives towards the inception and development of new scientific directions for small molecule targeted cancer therapeutics. This position is located onsite in Cambridge, MA, and will not have the ability to be remote. In addition to a strong track record in oncology drug discovery and early development, this individual will bring experience and passion for leading and mentoring a team of scientists, along with an inherent curiosity to explore innovative approaches to treating cancer. The role requires impactful engagement in the global network externally and within the Novartis Biomedical Research Oncology Disease Area, ensuring effective alignment with the appropriate experts in the Novartis matrix organization to drive discovery programs efficiently and successfully. The successful candidate will have the ability to recognize, influence, and cultivate new project areas with high impact towards the global oncology strategy. They will effectively present and communicate with key stakeholders, decision boards, and disease area leadership teams to advance projects and initiatives. Building a clear connection to department goals, using strong coaching skills, and balancing direct and indirect leadership will be essential. The role also involves fostering ideation, encouraging and supporting idea development within a broad team or functional community. The individual will drive talent development priorities within their own team or act as a senior mentor to key talent within their area of expertise. They will develop and lead innovative interdisciplinary teams and/or lead through the matrix in projects and initiatives using a well-developed internal and external scientific network. Long- and mid-term planning will be necessary to identify specific, measurable anticipated impacts of team objectives or functional community deliverables to the Division pipeline, adapting plans based on strategic changes, external forces, and insights. Creating a constructive culture within direct and matrix teams, role-modeling giving and accepting constructive feedback, and fostering an extended team dynamic of open communication will be key responsibilities. The candidate will mentor others to develop their own leadership capabilities and identify/develop talent across the organization, creating a constructive culture and enabling talent development within their scientific/technical community. They will link scientific strategy with specific objectives in novel areas that will lead to fundamental insights or new discoveries, through flexible matrix communities and/or direct team leadership and empowerment, including collaborations with external partners to bring new knowledge into the department/Division.