Institute Group Leader, Drug Discovery Biology - Houston, United States - University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Description

The Group Leader, Drug Discovery Biology is responsible for managing and supervising aspects of drug discovery biology, including target identification and validation through advancement of drug discovery and development programs from lead ID through candidate selection.

• Lead drug discovery biology teams in support of TDD's drug discovery and development programs.
• Implement comprehensive oncology target discovery and validation platforms to enable systematic investigation into mechanisms of tumorigenesis and identify/evaluate new drug targets.
• Apply expertise in cancer biology, biochemistry, biophysics, pharmacology, and drug development to enable drug discovery and inform drug development from lead ID through candidate selection and IND filing.
• Apply expertise in drug discovery and cancer biology to lead efforts to build and execute on cell-based assays to support drug discovery and mechanism of action studies.
• Interface with matrixed functional group leadership to establish strategy and align on research activities to guide project advancement.
• Facilitate interaction and collaboration to best leverage MD Anderson Cancer Center clinical departments to drive integration and advancement of portfolio programs.
• Stay abreast and implement as appropriate new technologies and processes to enable more rapid advancement of drug discovery and development programs.
• Build and manage strong collaborative relationships with internal and, importantly, external groups, effectively identify and utilize expertise and innovation.
• Deploy new technologies to enhance translational research capabilities.
• Recruit and retain a top-notch collaborative and innovative team.

• Oral Communication (Administrative/Operations Management): Express ideas clearly and concisely in groups and one-to-one conversations; create an environment with open channels of communication.
• Share information with a group in a logical, concise manner. Generate opportunities for information flow among others. Coach others in effective communication skills.
• Foster a climate that encourages clear, direct, open and accurate information. Communicate information through presentations or speeches. Encourage expression of alternate perspectives.
• Analytical Thinking (Transitional): Gather relevant information systematically; break down problems into simple components; makes sound decisions.
• Identify relationships among a few parts of a problem. Scan own knowledge and experience base to determine potential solutions.
• See multiple relationships among several parts of a problem. Recognize likely causes of events or consequences of actions. Use data from multiple sources to support assumptions.
• Provide Direction (Administrative/Operations Management): Provide clear direction and priorities toward a common vision; clarify roles and responsibilities for employees; promote empowerment.
• Determine priorities and communicate to the team. Redirect operations as necessary to achieve objectives. Clarify roles and responsibilities of team.
• Scan internal and external environments to determine unit direction. Set vision and direction for unit.
• Strategic Thinking (Administrative/Operations Management): Define strategic goals and issues clearly; applies broad knowledge and experience when addressing strategic issues; foresee obstacles and opportunities relating to change or improvement.
• Define problems from the perspective of the stakeholders. Understand how the work of the team relates to the overall institutional strategy.
• Align unit strategically with institution. Be aware of latest industry trends as they affect unit strategies.
• Innovative Thinking (Strategic Leader): Approach problems with curiosity and open-mindedness; offer new ideas, solutions and/or options.
• Generate new ideas and solutions by utilizing multiple resources. Challenge others in a group to identify creative approaches.
• Use group problemsolving skills to approach problems. Create or sponsor processes that promote change. Enlist others to pursue new initiatives.
• Identify new opportunities and practices for the institution. Champion unique solutions by removing barriers to implementation.
• Global Perspective (Administrative/Operations Management): Understand the position of the institution within the industry; anticipate the impact of technological, social, and economic trends on the institution.
• Use available information on industry trends to direct unit activities.
• Understand the impact of internal and external environments on the institution. Commit significant resources or time to pursue information regarding industry trends.
• Provide Direction (Transitional): Provide clear direction and priorities toward a common vision; clarify roles and responsibilities for employees; promote empowerment.
• Provide expert technical guidance to others on project/task groups.
• Determine priorities and communicate to the team. Redirect operations as necessary to achieve objectives. Clarify roles and responsibilities of team.
• Team with Others (Administrative/Operations Management): Encourage collaboration and input from all team members; value the contributions of all team members; balance individual and team goals.
• Actively promote a spirit of cooperation and teamwork. Solicit opinions from team members. Coach others in developing teamwork skills.
• Promote cooperation between teams within the institution. Act as an advisor/liaison for building team cohesiveness.
• Technical/Functional Expertise (Administrative/Operations Management): Demonstrate technical proficiency required to do the job; possess up-to-date knowledge in the profession; provide technical expertise to others.
• Maintain stateoftheart knowledge in the field. Provide expertise and guidance to others.
• Play a role in the advancement of the profession. Publish or present on cuttingedge technical issues. Hold others accountable for technical excellence.