Head of Oncology

Head of Oncology

Responsibilities:

• Strategic development of oncology applications within the organization
• Advancement of core technology related to ex-vivo compound screening (both scientific and business aspects)
• Establishment and growth of multi-omics in oncology as a viable business model
• Establishing and fostering collaborations with leading clinical and research institutions
• Oversight of budget management, including profit and loss accountability
• Planning and executing HR and investment strategies within the scope of the approved budget
• Planning, regular evaluation, and implementation of long-term business strategies aligned with the organization's goals (scientific focus on developing products and services for patient care and treatment)
• Entrepreneurial leadership by guiding projects toward achieving scientific objectives and adhering to financial budgets
• Coordinating corrective actions with project leads in response to significant deviations from the agreed-upon project plan
• Initiating and overseeing dissemination activities in collaboration with customers
• Promoting and managing internal collaborations (meetings, strategic discussions)
• Serving as the primary contact for all staff working on relevant projects
• Facilitating, supporting, and mediating communication between executive leadership (CEOs, Management Board) and all employees
• Independently planning and executing all tasks mentioned above in consultation with the CEOs

Requirements:

• Experience in industry roles or significant collaboration with industrial partners
• PhD (or equivalent) in basic natural sciences or MD
• Strong scientific track record, including:
• Publication of original research in high-impact journals
• Proven success in securing third-party funding
• Proven experience in establishing and managing research groups or teams
• Clinical experience is a plus

Personal Attributes:

• Strong leadership, guidance, and delegation skills
• Proven experience in leading teams
• Expertise in executing formally structured projects, including managing financial aspects

Interpersonal Skills:

• Fluent communication in both German and English
• Strong empathy and interpersonal skills
• High sense of responsibility