Group Leader - Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom - Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd

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Hyper Recruitment Solutions have partnered with an exciting and new, data driven, start-up Biotechnology company based in South Cambridgeshire. We have partnered with this Cancer Research Biotechnology company to identify their new Group Leader of TargetDiscovery and Validation.

As the Group Leader - Target Validation you will be responsible for leading a lab based team focused on the validation of cancer therapeutic targets identified through state-of-the-art AI data analysis of integrated experimental datasets.

Though early on, this start-up company has developed a platform from 10 years+ research into data mining cancer targets and is using this propriety technology to expedite the Drug Discovery research and have the aim move into clinical trails in the next twoyears

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and driven Target Identification and Validation leader to set up their own team within a Series A financed, AI and data driven, precision Oncology Biotech.

You will have the opportunity to work closely withcompany leaders to support future funding rounds, building collaboration and alliances as well as the further development of their platform to push the boundaries of cancer treating concepts.


KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Your duties as the Group Leader - Target Validation will be varied however the key duties and responsibilities are as follows:

  • Lead a new and growing Target Validation team focused on investigating and researching data driven hypotheses around potential Cancer Targets for both combination therapies and novel Oncology Therapeutics.
  • Design, develop and execute Cell Biology experiments to validate identified targets as well as support the discovery of novel targets.
  • Grow a team of experienced and enthusiastic Drug Discovery Scientists and Cell Biologists who are passionate and laser focused on getting cutting-edge cancer drugs to patients as soon as possible.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Relevant degree in a Biological discipline (Biology, Cancer Research, Drug Discovery, Biotechnology etc.) in addition to previous experience of working in a Drug Discovery environment, ideally with a focus on Target Identification, Target Discovery, TargetValidation and/or Target Screening environment.
  • Show ambition and drive as well as an understanding and desire to work in an early phase start-up Biotech where you understand the needs and possible pressures of a fast moving, patient focused Drug Discovery company.

Key Words:
Drug Discovery | Target ID | Target Identification | Target Discovery | Target Validation | Target Screening | CRISPR Screening | High Through Put Screening | Cell biology | Cancer Biology | Oncology | Platform Development | Cell Culture | AssayDevelopment | Group Leader | Team Leader | Manager | Head of Biology

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