About the companyInoviq is a biotechnology company 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 opportunityLead, plan and manage the Research and Development (R&D) function of Inoviq to advance the development of technologies and products in accordance with company goals and priorities. This is an executive leadership role reporting to the CEO and 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. Position requires a results-oriented R&D leader with the 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 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.DutiesRecruit, 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 R&D Budget in consultation with CEO/CFO to ensure efficient resourcing, capital allocation, and expenditure to achieve Company goals.Provide high-level scientific advice and development expertise to CEO on all R&D issues and work collaboratively with executive on business, quality, regulatory and safety initiatives.Skills and ExperienceBachelor 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.How to ApplyClick apply or contact Jo Turner, Senior Specialist Consultant on 03 9938 7120 for a confidential discussion.
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