About Us:

Anvia Therapeutics is a dynamic and innovative biotech company dedicated to developing small molecule inhibitors targeted at treating inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.   We foster a collaborative environment where scientific excellence and creativity drive our mission to develop impactful medicines.

Role:

We seek a talented, experienced and motivated person for the Head of Preclinical Program Leadership role. The Preclinical Program Lead will be responsible for defining the overall strategy for the development of the preclinical program, aligning with the company’s business objectives, to support the advancement of Anvia’s pipeline. The successful candidate will lead a cross-functional team and will be responsible for setting the strategic direction for preclinical studies, ensuring that a drug candidate is comprehensively evaluated for safety and efficacy to support IND submission and enable clinical evaluation. The Preclinical Program Lead will report progress and findings to senior management, scientific advisory boards, and cross-functional teams, providing updates on the program status, risks, and go/no-go decisions. Experience in immunology is a requirement.

Applicants should be outstanding team members and have extensive experience in program leadership. The ability to effectively communicate across internal multi-disciplinary teams and with external partners is required. The candidate will need to manage multiple projects in a fast-moving and results-oriented environment. Experience in IND filing is required as the candidate will facilitate programs moving into clinical development.

Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple projects involving cross-functional collaboration within Research and across departments. Provide scientific expertise, guidance and strategy to successfully drive programs through Go/No Go decisions.
• Lead a cross-functional team to develop, optimize, validate and execute preclinical studies to support IND submission.
• Support programs through IND filing and early clinical development collaborating with multiple functions, including outside consultants to ensure a smooth transition into Phase I clinical trials.
• Author and review regulatory documents.
• Communicate effectively to discuss project progress, interpret and present data internally and externally.
• Ability to manage and supervise team members to meet project timelines.
• Support scientific engagement with external collaborations.
• Act as a scientific resource providing guidance and mentorship to colleagues.

Requirements

• A B.S/M.S. degree in Biology, Immunology, or related field with 12+ years of overall experience in drug discovery and development or a Ph.D. with 8+ years of experience specifically in drug discovery in pharmaceutical, biotech or CRO
• Experience in inflammation and/or autoimmune diseases
• Managerial capabilities such as strategic thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, communication, and delegation, and track record of making contributions to advance therapeutics from concept to proof-of concept in-vivo into a clinical candidate
• Experience in drug discovery or translational research in a biotech setting
• Experience in IND filing

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a passionate team making a difference in biotech innovation.
• Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art technologies.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.

The salary range for this position is $240,000-$300,000 per year.  The actual compensation offered will be based on factors such as relevant experience, education, and skills. In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan options.

Anvia Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed (religion), color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, and we undertake affirmative action efforts to promote equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.

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