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The Start Center for Cancer Care is Hiring an Assistant Director of Research Near San Antonio, TX
Job Location
START - Phase I - San Antonio, TX
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
PhD
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Research
Description
POSITION DEFINITION:
Under supervision by the CSO/Director of Research, the Assistant Director oversees all aspects the XenoSTART Development Program from clinical sample acquisition through model maturity including, but not limited to, sample and model designations and development paradigms, model data and characterization acquisition and assignment, and external collaborations. This position also serves as a scientific liaison and advisor for internal and external groups as needed for development and operations functions. This position is responsible for training and direction of reports including encouraging professional growth through use of performance evaluations and mentoring and will maintain all related training documentation, as well as up-to-date records and perform other tasks as needed. This position also works collaboratively with the Director of Research to ensure successful implementation and compliance with internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and external standards.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Oversees all model development program functions, including but not limited to, sample and model designations and development paradigms, model data and characterization acquisition and assignment, and external collaborations.
- Oversees expansion of internal laboratory services including but limited to assays for sample and model characterization, cell line generation and model rescue.
- Develops and implements processes to improve model take rate, growth speed, and utility.
- Serves as a scientific liaison and advisor for internal and external groups as needed for development and operations functions.
- Manages pharmacy and laboratory staff and processes, ensuring timeliness and accuracy of all core functions. Participates in staff professional growth through use of performance evaluations and mentoring.
- Maintains all necessary technical certifications by completing all competence/skill assessment testing and attending relevant continuing education programs. Participates in staff professional growth through use of performance evaluations and mentoring.
- Assists in implementation and adoption of electronic data management system.
- Attends regular meetings and briefings regarding research as required.
Qualifications
Background REQUIREMENTS:
- PhD in natural sciences and of five years' experience in academic and industry setting required.
- Understanding of pharmacology principles and oncology drug development programs in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Must be familiar with Microsoft Office applications.
- Good record keeping and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment a must.
- Must accurately spell and type information onto manual and computer records.
Job Summary
Full Time
$80k-110k (estimate)
05/03/2024
05/20/2024
thestartcenter.com
SAN ANTONIO, TX
25 - 50
1999
ARDOW AMEDURI
<$5M
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
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About The Start Center for Cancer Care
START Center for Cancer Care comprises a team of more than 30 world-class oncologists practicing at thirteen locations in San Antonio and across south Texas. The START Center also conducts the worlds largest Phase I clinical trials program for oncology with research facilities in San Antonio, Texas, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Salt Laker City Utah, and Madrid, Spain. At the START Center, cancer patients are being treated with some of the most advanced treatments and technology available. The new START Center combines sophisticated treatment modalities and one of the worlds largest and most active ...
Phase I clinical trial programs.The center represents the union of South Texas Oncology and Hematology (STOH) and South Texas Accelerated Research Therapeutics (START). The physicians of the START Center aim to usher in a new era in cancer treatment, one that combines customized, streamlined cancer treatment with groundbreaking, accelerated drug development efforts. The center houses The physicians of the START Center aim to usher in a new era in cancer treatment.a full spectrum of clinical care for cancer patients, including chemotherapy, state-of- the-art radiation therapy, hormonal therapy and wellness programs. It also is home to an internationally renowned Phase I clinical trials program, where more than 40 promising new drugs are now being tested for the first time in patients.
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