Seagen

Associate Director Cell Biology

Research - Bothell, Washington

Description

Summary

Seagen is looking for a head of Cell Biology. The head of Cell Biology is accountable for building and leading a highly collaborative team of Scientists and Research Associates toward increasing the sophistication, capacity, and efficiency of generating new cancer therapeutics. The Cell Biology team is central to establishing foundational mechanistic knowledge of the cellular interactions with our cancer therapeutics that contribute to drug efficacy. This team is responsible for generating, integrating, and democratizing data from a variety of cell biological systems, employing cutting-edge technology and assay systems to inspire the creation and validation of innovative cancer therapeutics. In addition, the head of cell biology is accountable for supporting the career development of their teammates and maintaining an excellent culture that prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Lead, oversee, and manage the Cell Biology team
• Manage execution of preclinical research activities on a portfolio of projects and initiatives focused on foundational cell biology to support the advancement of drug candidates, new therapeutic designs, and target validation
• Develop new technology platforms and assay systems to drive the pipeline in collaboration with teams across the Research organization
• Accountable for keeping up to date with current biology, technology, and new innovations pertinent to the job
• Mentor members of the Cell Biology team with a focus on career development, integration into project teams, and technical training
• Align with key stakeholders across Research to anticipate needs and prioritize workstreams
• Foster collaborations to enhance function and expand capabilities
• Partner with Computational Biology to drive LIMS integration, data analysis, and data democratization
• Collaborate with our laboratory automation team on a vision for cutting edge automated experimentation

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in a biology-related field and 8+ years of biotech or pharma experience in cancer drug discovery and cell biology with a proven track record of developing and/or applying cutting edge technology to explore cell biological hypotheses
• Track record of significant and innovative biological discoveries in academic, biotech, or Pharma settings
• Minimum of four years directly managing a team of scientific staff with the responsibility of hiring, developing, and accountability of performance
• Selfless, passionate, and highly collaborative leader
• Ability to give and receive feedback, coach, mentor, and develop employees
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to absorb information and succinctly relay critical information to relevant stakeholders
• Ability to collaborate across teams and a variety of disciplines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience building and leading diverse and scientifically innovative teams including biologists and engineers
• Systems biology minded
• Deep expertise in cancer signaling pathways and mechanistic biology
• A passion for data analysis, data interpretation, and innovative decision-making
• Well informed on all areas of drug development from target validation through pre-clinical research
• Demonstrated ability to integrate LIMS with screening datasets

As the leading employer in our industry in the Pacific Northwest, Seagen is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package as well as a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the whole lives of our employees and their families. Benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage, group and supplemental life insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance and much more. To learn more about Seagen, please visit www.seagen.com.

Seagen is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment.

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, and as an integral part of its public health and safety measures, Seagen requires that all newly-hired employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before commencing employment, subject to reasonable accommodation and other requirements of applicable federal, state, and local law.

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Seagen is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Submitted: 11/05/2021