Chief Scientific Officer, Oncology, Diagnostics

Chief Scientific Officer, Oncology, Danaher Diagnostics

The Chief Scientific Officer (CSO), Oncology, Danaher Diagnostics, will help accelerate the company’s portfolio of innovative solutions through organic and inorganic efforts in all aspects of the oncology diagnostic journey. 

Reporting to the Franchise Head Oncology, Danaher Diagnostics, this position will be the most senior clinical/disease/development and translational expert accountable for cocreating portfolio strategies, translational design as well as clinical design and development plans.

The person will provide medical/clinical, scientific, and technological insights and related expertise to the Diagnostics Operating Companies (OpCos) in developed economies and high-growth market countries/regions. Working with other science, technology, and business leaders, the CSO for Oncology, Danaher Diagnostics will use a strong network and knowledge of emerging trends to help identify and evaluate early-stage technology investments, M&A opportunities, and organic investments to bring industry- leading Oncology-focused diagnostics solutions to market.

Job Description

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Cocreate as technical and clinical expert the development of Oncology science and technology strategy and support OpCo, cross-OpCo and cross-platform execution.
• Member of core science & technology decision committees assuring deep disease level input into product development decisions
• Contribute into clinical protocol design and Data review assuring regulatory and access success as well as accelerated timelines.
• Partner with Platform and venture personnel to develop investment/innovation frameworks with focus on early-stage investment to close technology gaps and identify/invest in “white space” disruptive technologies.
• Influence the external engagement strategy assuring institutional relationships, collaborations, and investments for Danaher to build a pipeline of leading-edge thinking and technology sources in the area of Oncology diagnostics.
• Cultivate engagements between Danaher and key opinion leaders (KOLs) in oncology and pathology; possess in depth knowledge of biopharma drug pipelines in oncology and anticipate the diagnostic needs of pharma (from Research Use Only (RUO) to Clinical Trial Assay (CTA) to In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) inclusive of Companion Diagnostics (CDx) and Lab Developed Tests (LDTs).
• Create a franchise core science team assuring the hybrid team composition of opco and platform results in seamless knowledge flow and informed decision making.
• Support Danaher Diagnostic Operating Company Medical and Scientific Affairs and Government Affairs organizations on their strategy so that it maximizes patient impact at scale.
• Support Danaher Diagnostic Operating Company Medical and Scientific Affairs and Government Affairs organizations on their strategy so that it maximizes patient impact at scale.
• Review and endorse franchise medical plans as well as IIS strategy
• Identify new research opportunities beyond the OpCo or Platform core R&D efforts.
• Support strategic IP management, as well as guidance around FDA and international regulatory matters partnering with Platform and OpCo legal counsel.
• Cultivate new technical, business and talent within the market using the Danaher brand.
• Embrace and demonstrate the Danaher Business System theories, tool and culture .

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Combined M.D. and PhD. degrees preferred, or MD/PhD with 14+ years’ experience and established research track record as evidenced by publications and/or professional accomplishments. PhDs with extensive clinical or diagnostics experience would also be considered. Board certification in Medical Oncology highly desirable.
• Extensive experience in the Diagnostics, Pharmaceutical and/or Life Sciences industries in clinical development roles; Expertise with related Oncology-focused diagnostic applications and technologies, patents, and other intellectual property
• Proven track record of success in oncology disease human clinical trial research and/or clinical management of patients.
• Experience having successfully led meaningfully sized R&D and/or Innovation functions.
• Being open to contribute as individual leading tactics and core partnership deliverables as well as create followership of cross functional teams.
• Ability to combine and apply scientific/technical and business knowledge and demonstrate strong business acumen and ability to make balanced decisions.
• Excellent process knowledge, experience, and skills
• Excellent interpersonal, organization, communication and influencing skills.
• Extensive, active, and relevant professional network.
• Experience managing people and teams including budget responsibility.
• Ability to build technical communities internally and externally.
• Proven success mentoring and growing diverse scientific talent.
• Practical knowledge and experience working with relevant regulatory bodies, such as the FDA, SFDA, EMEA regulatory bodies (IVDR), etc.
• Knowledge, experience, and career interest in leveraging unstructured data sets derived from multi-modal sources such as digital imaging, multiplexed biomarker profiling, and genetic analysis to improve clinical relevance and generate new applications and approaches for cancer. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in project, portfolio and/or program management; manufacturing optimization; commercial/customer-facing functions
• Experience in regulatory submissions and clinical development planning, conducting, and reporting clinical trial results (IVD or pharmaceuticals), regulatory processes
• Experience influencing various stakeholders to drive change and achieve results in a dynamic, complex environment.
• Demonstrated leadership in the successful management of clinical programs, including interpretation, summarization, and presentation of scientific data.

Domestic and international travel is required (approximately 25%)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Danaher offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to associates’ and their families’ lives. Whether it’s a health care program, 401K savings plans, or paid time off; our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at danaherbenefitsinfo.com . We believe you’ll like what you see.

At Danaher, we’re driven by a sense of wonder for what we can create—and what we can become. Here, you’ll accelerate your career while driving innovation that improves lives. You’ll work hard, with mentorship from committed leaders, powerful DBS tools, and the support of a global organization.

We believe that creativity and innovation thrive when the most diverse set of voices are heard, and that’s why we’re taking concrete steps to ensure that we’re fostering an inclusive and engaging workplace. If you’d like to learn more, read stories from our associates on our Careers Blog or contact one of our recruiters.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “EEO is the Law” poster is available here.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Report to: VP and Franchise Head Oncology, Danaher Diagnostics

Relationships: Close collaboration with key platform and OpCo technology/innovation leaders as well as corporate functional leaders. Particularly close coordination with CMO, V&A, the Opco core strategy leaders and medical/clinical

Location: Remote Work or any Diagnostics Site

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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