Senior Director, Center for the Development of Therapeutics

Company: Broad Institute
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Senior Director, Center for the Development of Therapeutics (CDoT) Cambridge, MA Job Description The Broad Institute is an amazing place - we exist to apply our deep knowledge of human genetics to empower a revolution in biomedicine and accelerate the pace at which the world conquers disease.-- Embedded within the Broad Institute, the Center for the Development of Therapeutics (CDoT) is a highly collaborative organization of professional scientists that, in its structure, capabilities and partnerships, functions like a pharma or biotech. Our mission is to take on bold and ambitious therapeutics projects that have the potential to benefit patients and influence drug discovery more broadly. We do this by translating cutting edge biological insights originating from human biology into drug discovery projects by collaborating with Broad principal investigators and industrial partners, leveraging the expertise of both. We utilize systematic approaches in genomics, biology, and chemistry, coupled with the Broad's culture of creativity, risk-taking, and open sharing, to successfully advance science, develop new treatments, and positively impact patients. As the Director, CDoT you will lead, inspire and empower a matrixed team of professional staff to advance a diverse therapeutics portfolio, with the goal of maximizing clinical impact on patients. Specific responsibilities will include: Successfully developing and nurturing partnerships with both internal and external collaborators utilizing your deep understanding and appreciation of the nuances of both industry and academia. Serving as a scientific leader you will develop, in partnership with principal investigators, the scientific goals, plan, and executional strategy for therapeutics projects across the Broad. Leading and nurturing an organization of 95 professional staff that advance therapeutic discovery, and help fostertalent development and professional growth across the team. Overseeing a portfolio with over $30M in annual funding and 5 biopharmaceutical and venture capital partnerships that allow for leveraging biopharma and CRO capabilities in addition to CDoT internal capabilities. Fostering a culture of inclusion, teamwork, and feedback . Understanding, effectively communicating and executing on a long-term strategic vision for CDoT, including scientific vision, organizational roles and capabilities, partnerships, and culture. Overseeing therapeutics projects in a way that showcases scientific excellence, effective people management, and financial accountability. You will anticipate and communicate project obstacles (scientific, organizational and/or financial). Candidate Profile: You are a talented leader looking to take on your next challenge with an eye toward maximizing impact for patients. You have your M.D. or PhD in chemistry, biology, biochemistry or a related field along with at least 15 years of experience in drug discovery & development and substantial leadership experience. You're a radical opportunity seeker with a scientifically curious mindset who has a successful track record of creating and implementing effective organizational and scientific strategies. You possess a deep understanding and appreciation for both industry and academia and can effectively nurture relationships in both arenas. You understand the importance of culture and believe in developing and empowering your staff at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Check out this video for a look into our community! Posted 10 Days Ago Full time 1303 About Us The Broad Institute is pioneering a new model of collaborative biomedical science to transform biology and medicine. To do that, we have created a unique community of amazing, creative people - "Broadies" - each with a passion for pushing scientific frontiers. Broadies have a diverse collection of talents, expertise, and backgrounds, creating a rich collaborative environment for solving intractable scientific problems. We are always looking for new team members within Research , Computational Biology , Software Engineering , and Administration to help us tackle important problems at the cutting edge of science. Why Broad? It comes down to our culture . Our community transcends academic and organizational barriers, encouraging different points of view and making all Broadies part of something meaningful. If ours is a community you would want to be a part of, then please apply!

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