Senior/Executive Director, Research

Title: Senior/Executive Director, Research

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada

Position: Permanent, Full-Time

Workplace Type: On-site

Reports To: SVP

Salary Range: CA$265,000 to $285,000

Compensation: Salary, Incentive Comp (Bonus), Stock Options, RRSP Match

Shape the Future of Oncology Research – Lead Breakthroughs in Radiopharmaceuticals

About The Opportunity

Our client, a clinical-stage biotechnology company, develops radiopharmaceuticals to image and treat solid and hematologic malignancies. With a strong clinical pipeline and investor support, they are committed to developing novel therapies that extend patients' lives.

Position Summary

Our client seeks an accomplished Senior/Executive Director of Research to lead their oncology-focused drug discovery programs. The role requires a strategic leader with scientific expertise and a track record of guiding cross-functional teams to achieve research milestones. Experience with radiopharmaceutical discovery and development is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Scientific Direction: Provide oversight on all aspects of discovery including target selection, compound design and optimization (including computational science approaches), radiochemistry, in vitro and in vivo biology, DMPK, and translational research.
• Strategic Leadership: Guide and implement the company’s research strategy and innovation roadmap to expand and strengthen clinical and preclinical radiopharmaceutical portfolio.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with R&D, clinical, regulatory, and business leadership to align scientific priorities with development goals.
• Innovation Pipeline: Identify new internal and external asset opportunities and maintain awareness of scientific and competitive advancements.
• Team Development: Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing scientific team with a focus on collaboration, rigor, and growth.
• Data & Reporting: Oversee data interpretation and communication of research progress to executive leadership and external partners.
• Operational Execution: Manage workflows, resources, and timelines across research programs, ensuring speed, quality, and compliance.
  
  

Key Skills & Qualifications

• PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Chemistry, or related scientific field.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant industrial experience in oncology drug discovery.
• Deep expertise in all drug discovery aspects, antibody drug conjugates (ADC) including medicinal chemistry/radiochemistry, computational sciences, in vitro and in vivo biology, early formulation development and analytical method development.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams from concept to clinical candidate selection.
• Experience with asset evaluation, project progression, and development pipelines.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and scientific communication skills.
• Proven ability to work across functions and influence strategic decisions.
  
  

What’s In It For You

• Full extended health and dental benefits.
• Competitive salary, bonus incentives, and stock options.
• Flexible work environment with vacation and discretionary holiday closures.
• Group RRSP with employer matching.
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
  
  

For more information or to apply, please contact Carla Campbell, Executive Talent Consultant, Life Sciences at TalentSphere: [email protected] or 1-778-807-9777 ext738.

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