Research Project Manager

Oncopeptides is a pharmaceutical company focused on the development of targeted therapies for difficult-to-treat hematological diseases. The lead product candidate melflufen, is a first in class peptide-drug conjugate that targets aminopeptidases and releases alkylating agents into tumor cells. Melflufen is in development as a new treatment for the hematological malignancy multiple myeloma and is being tested in multiple clinical studies including the pivotal phase 2 HORIZON study and the phase 3 OCEAN study. Based on the results from the HORIZON study a New Drug Application has been submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, FDA, for accelerated approval of melflufen in combination with dexamethasone for treatment of adult patients with triple-class refractory multiple myeloma. The FDA has granted the New Drug Application a priority review with a PDUFA date of February 28, 2021.
Oncopeptides´ global Headquarters is in Stockholm, Sweden and the U.S. Headquarters is situated in Boston, Mass. The company is listed in the Mid Cap segment on Nasdaq Stockholm with the ticker ONCO. Today the company consists of 250+ co-workers in Europe and USA. More information is available on www.oncopeptides.com.
We are looking for a highly motivated Research Project Manager who will be given opportunity to make a difference in a fast-growing biopharma company. You will be joining our preclinical translational research team, currently consisting of 5 people. The position is a fulltime employment, and you will report to Translational Research Director. The role is located in Stockholm/Solna.
Job description:
Plan, coordinate and execute assigned research projects.
Develop and write research policies and SOP procedures for handling clinical samples in the laboratory.
Identify and plan studies to support the translation of lead molecules to the clinic, for example: generation and analysis of samples tested on clinical CRO lab platforms.
Participation in discovery biology and clinical biomarker team meetings and clinical study meetings.
Review scientific literature & evaluate & recommend applicable techniques & procedures for biomarker discovery.
Prepare results and may co-author scientific papers for presentation & publication and disseminates information via seminars, lectures, etc.

Required Background, Skills, and Knowledge
Phd/ MS with 2-3+ years of industry experience in the field of cancer biology and clinical trials.
Understanding of preclinical drug development, biomarker identification and validation.
Experience with a range of in vitro and in vivo assays including advanced omics approaches utilized in clinical setting.
Ability to work in alignment with translational science team to drive research projects by successfully designing, executing, and interpreting experiments.
Proven track record of successful scientific accomplishments, presentations and/or peer reviewed publications.
Ability to work efficiently and independently.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
Experience with data analysis tools and software including but not limited to GraphPad, Illustrator, SPSS, EndNote.
Full English proficiency

Application:
Please send your CV and cover letter to career@oncopeptides.com and write Research Project Manager in the subject line. We handle screening and selection continuously and therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible, but no later than March 19. Start-date will be according to agreement. All enquiries are treated confidentially and will be handled in accordance with GDPR.