Associate Director, Drug Discovery - IAMI

2w2 weeks ago

University of Kansas Medical Center

Robinson, US · Full-time · $184,600 – $313,140

About this role

The Associate Director, Drug Discovery is a major contributor to the strategic development and success of the Institute for Advancing Medical Innovation (IAMI). This role works closely with the Director, leadership team, project managers, entrepreneurs-in-residence, and external collaborators. It drives scientifically robust drug discovery from biology/chemistry interface through in vivo preclinical proof of principle and clinical proof of concept.

Direct the scientific aspects of small molecule, cellular therapeutic, biologic, and radiopharmaceutical drug discovery projects from conception into clinical development. Lead creation and advancement of all new IAMI drug discovery programs. Develop and refine strategic plans defining internal competencies, capabilities, and external partnerships to support a rich project portfolio.

Report directly to the Director of IAMI and collaborate with product development teams, KUCTC, and BioNovus Innovations LLC. Define drug discovery plans, patenting, and licensing strategies to advance projects. Support University priorities including KUCC, Frontiers Institute, Children’s Mercy Kansas City, and Stowers Institute for Medical Research.

Direct IAMI’s immunotherapeutic discovery and development programs and provide input to investment decisions. Train and educate graduate students, postdoctoral trainees, tenure-track faculty, and clinician scientists in entrepreneurship principles. Hold adjunct or tenure-track appointment in appropriate department, interacting with key opinion leaders, entrepreneurs, and business partners.

Requirements

Direct scientific aspects of small molecule, cellular therapeutic, biologic, and radiopharmaceutical drug discovery from conception to clinical development
Drive translational science from biology/chemistry interface through preclinical proof of principle and clinical proof of concept
Lead immunotherapeutic discovery and development programs
Define drug discovery plans, patenting, and licensing strategies with academic-industry partners
Train graduate students, postdoctoral trainees, faculty, and clinician scientists in entrepreneurship and innovation principles
Collaborate with research centers like KUCC, Frontiers Institute, Children’s Mercy, and Stowers Institute
Interact with key opinion leaders, entrepreneurs, and business development partners

Responsibilities

Lead the creation and advancement of all new IAMI drug discovery programs
Lead development and refinement of strategic plans defining internal drug discovery competencies, capabilities, and external partnerships
Support execution of licensing and partnering strategies
Monitor the management of alliance relationships as the relationship manager
Assist the Director in establishing and managing partnerships with government agencies, philanthropic organizations, patient advocacy groups, academic institutions, and industry
Direct IAMI’s immunotherapeutic discovery and development programs
Provide input to IAMI investment decisions to translate discoveries into medical innovation technologies

Benefits

Adjunct or tenure-track appointment in appropriate University of Kansas Medical Center department
Tenure-track with initial seven-year probationary period based on achievements in teaching, research, and service
Support for University research priorities including KUCC and Frontiers Institute
Partnerships with consortium partners like Children’s Mercy Kansas City and Stowers Institute