Looking for a thought leader with experience in Oncology drug discovery and development. This role shall lead a team of researchers to support project related activities in in vitro biology entailing new assay design, screening, and interpretation of results, generation of new ideas and new target identification and validation. The role requires extensive cross-functional collaboration and liaising with internal and external stakeholders. Key ResponsibilitiesPropose new ideas, conduct and assist in target evaluations & due diligencesOversee in vitro screening experiments and generate reports in a timely mannerIndependently design and execute new assays/platform technologies to support screening activities and mechanistic characterizationEffectively coordinate inter-departmental communication to facilitate timely execution of tasks and data communication. Present key finding in project team meetings, and to senior management or KOLsMentor and train group members to facilitates their professional growthAbility to work in a fast paced, cross-functional, flexible and team-oriented environmentOversee routine lab-related activities QualificationPhD – Life Sciences with 10 to 14 years in the drug discovery and development research division with expertise in the field of oncology Skills Overall understanding of disease biology and pathways to facilitate drug discoveryFamiliarity with multiple and diverse bioassay techniques for study of enzymes, kinases, GPCR’s, RNA binding proteins, epigenetic targets etc.Proven expertise in moving assets in oncology through hit to lead to candidate stagesHands-on experience in mammalian cell culture, molecular biology, cell-based assays of various types, binding assays, enzymatic assays, ELISA, HTRF, identification of biomarkers etcEqually comfortable with cell-based and biochemical assaysClear understanding of assay validation parameters, and statistical data analysisExposure to molecular biology and recombinant DNA technology, stable cell line generation, and gene knockdown and knockout experiments CompetenciesDetail oriented with ability to manage multiple tasksQualification and validation of bioassaysPreparation of technical reports and IND supporting document,Proficient in using - GraphPad, MS excel, MS word, MS Powerpoint.Excellent interpersonal skills required to manage personnel & timelines and coordinate activities with cross functional experts and effective communication skillsAbility to lead a team of 4-8 people. Demonstrated and proven managerial abilities for the same.

This role will be responsible for handling Legal and Company Secretarial work and will report to the Company Secretary. 70% of the job profile will cover legal work and 30% will cover CS, experience from a listed company is mandatory. Legal: - To review the legal documents in agreed turnaround time and identify contractual risk, if any and bring it to the notice of the user team, advise them for mitigating the impact of the risk involved in it. To comply with the new rules and regulations and take all necessary steps to implement the said rules/ regulations. To analyze, compare and review the terms and conditions of standard templates such as Consultancy Agreement, MSA etc. to improve the language of the agreement clauses. Conversant with the Contract Management System of the Company. Secretarial: - To assist in preparing and filing of E-Forms, Quarterly / Half Yearly or Yearly Compliance Reports with Stock Exchanges or Registrar of Companies etc. To co-ordinate with statutory, internal and secretarial auditors and solving their queries from time to time. To assist in preparing notice, agenda and minutes of the Board, Committee meetings and General Meetings. Educational Qualification LLB and CS Show more Show less