Drug Development Manager

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Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Drug Development Manager 

We are seeking a Drug Development Manager to support antibody discovery and protein engineering activities and designation of development candidates within MSK therapeutics bridge labs. 

This role contributes to the execution of biologics drug discovery projects and supports the development of therapeutic candidates through hands-on lab work, data analysis, and coordination with internal and external collaborators. 

Role Overview 

• Conduct laboratory experiments to support biologics discovery, including preparation, execution, and documentation.
• Monitor timelines and contribute to the timely completion of assigned research tasks.
• Assist in selection and screening of biologics candidates using standard protocols.
• Set up and troubleshoot assays; analyze and interpret experimental data.
• Contribute to refinement of biologics molecules and collaborate with senior scientists.
• Help compile data and documents for commercial partnership materials.
• Support documentation of PK/PD, toxicology, and formulation data.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external collaborators to support project goals.
• Assist with organizing meetings and preparing agendas.
• Attend meetings, take notes, and assist with follow-up actions.
• Learn about antibody discovery and share relevant updates with the team.

Key Qualifications:  

• Doctorate’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Engineering, or equivalent (3 years).
• Drug development experience in biologics discovery and development, including:
• Strong expertise in recombinant antibody discovery and hybridoma methods.
• Affinity maturation and antibody engineering.
• Assessment of pharmaceutical attributes necessary for designation of development candidates.

Core Skills 

• Ability to succeed in a small, interactive, ambitious and entrepreneurial drug-discovery environment.
• Experience with assay development, protein expression/purification and associated technologies.
• Strength in collaboration: able to work effectively with both industrial and academic colleagues.
• Strong communication skills, written and oral.

Additional Information:  

Pay Range: $111,600 - $178,600 

Schedule: 9:00 AM 5:00 PM EST, Monday – Friday with flexibility as needed  

Location: Hybrid; 3x a week minimum in NYC 

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