Required Qualifications and Background

• PhD in systems biology, molecular & cellular biology, chemical biology, or related field
• Minimum of 5-10 years research experience following post-doctoral training with prior experience in target discovery/credentialing and cancer biology in the biotech or pharma setting
• Extensive experience in the areas of cancer biology and cancer genomics
• Demonstrated track record of success in leveraging functional genomics or chemical biology platforms
• Demonstrated evidence for the ability to partner with computational biologists to leverage systems-scale datasets
• Expertise in designing and commissioning studies using a variety of research tools in cancer cell lines and murine models of cancer
• Experience in leading PhD level scientists
• Outstanding communication, writing, and presentation skills is a must
• Highly organized with excellent analytical, documentation and multi-tasking skills
• Provide strategic input to target identification and validation strategy to leadership team
• Ability to collaborate, lead, and influence others

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Hands on experience executing functional genomics screens or deploying chemical biology tools
• Experience working with external CROs to optimize internal/external resources

Loxo Oncology, Inc. (Loxo) currently anticipates that the base salary for the Associate Director position level could range from between $135,300 to $198,516 and will depend, in part, on the successful candidate’s qualifications for the role, including education and experience. This position also will be eligible for a company bonus(depending, in part, on company and individual performance).  In addition, Loxo provides a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including vacation, medical, dental and vision benefits; participation in a 401(k) plan; life and accidental death and disability coverage; parental leave benefits and employee discounts for certain items.  The compensation described above is subject to change and could be higher or lower than the range described above. Further, Loxo reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion.

Physical Demands/ Travel:

The physical demands of this job are consistent with light office duties and some laboratory work. Some light lifting, and maneuvering may be required.

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Work Environment:

This position’s work environment is in an office and laboratory environment.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

*To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the role and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Loxo Oncology, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

As a condition of employment with Loxo, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company, in the United States and Puerto Rico, you must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination satisfactory to the company.  If you would like to request an accommodation for medical or religious reasons, you may do so at [email protected]