Senior Director of Research and Development

10 hours ago


Clayton South, Victoria, Australia Healthcare Professionals Group Full time
About Inoviq

Inoviq is a biotechnology company that focuses on developing next-generation diagnostics and therapeutics for cancer. Their diagnostics portfolio utilises proprietary exosome and glycomic technologies to develop blood tests for earlier detection, treatment selection and monitoring of cancer to improve patient outcomes.

About the Opportunity

This executive leadership role involves leading, planning and managing the Research and Development (R&D) function of Inoviq to advance the development of technologies and products in accordance with company goals and priorities. Reporting to the CEO, you will be responsible for providing R&D leadership, developing best practice research policies, planning R&D strategies, managing R&D projects and motivating the R&D team to achieve departmental and individual objectives.

The position requires a results-orientated R&D leader with strategic vision, product development expertise and commercial experience to lead the development of proprietary technologies, prepare commercially viable R&D plans, manage R&D budget, build a differentiated product portfolio and drive R&D performance to establish this organisation as a leading cancer diagnostic and therapeutic company. Key deliverables include developing an R&D plan and budget, preparing research proposals, protocols, reports, presentations and publications, managing internal and external R&D programs to achieve agreed R&D objectives and reporting on R&D performance.

Responsibilities
  • Recruit, lead, manage and mentor a high-performing R&D team to achieve agreed departmental and individual objectives.
  • Provide R&D leadership and direction, establish best practice research policies, determine research priorities and drive commercial focus for company research to achieve its vision, mission & objectives.
  • Act as scientific spokesperson for the company to internal and external stakeholders including board, scientific community, clinicians, investors, media and public.
  • Prepare and manage an R&D budget in consultation with the CEO/CFO to ensure efficient resourcing, capital allocation and expenditure to achieve company goals.
  • Provide high-level scientific advice and development expertise to the CEO on all R&D issues and work collaboratively with executives on business, quality, regulatory and safety initiatives.
Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Bachelor and Doctoral qualifications in Molecular Biology, Immunology, Cell Biology, Genetics or other relevant field (further business degree also highly regarded).
  • Significant experience in leading, planning, budgeting, managing and reporting on research programs focused on Cell Therapy / Immuno Oncology including biomarker discovery, preclinical research and clinical development of cancer therapeutics and diagnostics to achieve R&D milestones.
  • Proven ability to articulate research vision, develop research strategies and prepare development plans with milestones to achieve technical, development & regulatory objectives.
  • Established R&D track record, credibility and reputation in cancer therapeutics and/or diagnostics including relevant publications, grants and fundraising.
Location and Salary

This role is based in Melbourne, Australia, and we offer a competitive salary of $180,000 - $220,000 per annum, depending on experience. As a Senior Director of Research and Development, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented team and contribute to the development of cutting-edge technologies that can make a real difference in people's lives.



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