Novartis
Associate Director, ADC platform in Oncology Drug Discovery
$153K–$283K
Cambridge (USA) · Director · Full-time · Posted Jul 6, 2026
- Experience
- 5–10 years of relevant industry experience in ADC discovery, targeted therapeutics, or oncology drug discovery.
- Education
- Ph.D. in cancer biology, pharmacology, chemical biology, biochemistry, medicinal chemistry, bioengineering, or related discipline.
About the job
Leads scientific strategy for ADC payloads, linkers, and conjugation approaches to advance differentiated oncology therapeutics.
What you'll do
- Set strategy for payload selection, linker design, conjugation, and ADC platform innovation.
- Guide experimental and biology-driven evaluation of ADC activity, selectivity, resistance, stability, and pharmacology.
- Partner with cross-functional teams, influence program direction, and mentor scientists.
What they ask for
- Ph.D. in a related discipline.
- Extensive expertise in ADC payloads and knowledge of linker and conjugation technologies.
- Deep understanding of ADC biology and ability to integrate biology, chemistry, and translational data into program strategies.
- Experience leading cross-functional scientific discussions and influencing program direction.
Pay
$152,600-$283,400 USD Annual per year (base salary)
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