Head, Oncology Immune Therapeutics

Key Responsibilities:
- Define and execute the global immuno-oncology research and drug discovery strategy across multiple therapeutic modalities
- Lead end-to-end discovery programs from hypothesis through development candidate nomination and regulatory readiness
- Drive a high-impact oncology pipeline spanning exploratory research, optimization, and clinical-enabling activities
- Provide scientific and strategic leadership across cross-functional teams to advance oncology immune therapeutic programs
- Shape and prioritize a competitive research portfolio using data-driven decision-making and resource allocation
- Partner with senior stakeholders to align strategy across research, development, commercial, and strategic functions
- Lead external innovation via evaluation and execution of business development and collaboration opportunities
- Establish and advance new immuno-oncology scientific directions, including novel targets and therapeutic approaches
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing global organization with deep expertise in cell therapy and immuno-oncology
- Represent the oncology immune therapeutics strategy and portfolio to executive leadership and external scientific communities

Essential Requirements:
- PhD or MD in oncology, immunology, biology, or related scientific field
- Deep expertise in immuno-oncology and cell therapy, including experience with CAR T-cell therapies
- Proven track record leading end-to-end oncology research from discovery through development candidate nomination
- Extensive experience advancing biologics, cell therapies, or gene therapies to IND-enabling stage
- Demonstrated leadership of large, multidisciplinary scientific teams and development of senior talent
- Strong scientific credibility with high-impact publications as senior/corresponding author
- Strategic mindset with ability to make data-driven portfolio and investment decisions
- Broad industry knowledge and external network across oncology research, clinical development, and biotechnology

Desirable Requirements:
- Experience leading external scientific collaborations, partnerships, or business development evaluations in oncology therapeutics
- Track record shaping enterprise-wide research strategy and influencing senior decision forums globally