iTeos Therapeutics (www.iteostherapeutics.com) is an innovative biotech company
engaged in the discovery and development of novel medicines targeting the tumour
immune microenvironment for the treatment of cancer. iTeos Therapeutics is strategically
partnered with Pfizer Inc. for the development of IDO1 and TDO2 inhibitors and for the
identification of novel targets and is developing its own pipeline of targeted small molecules
and biological therapies for immuno-oncology.
iTeos Therapeutics offers a culturally-diverse English-speaking work environment in the
heart of Europe, in Belgium, few hours away from Europe’s capital cities.
iTeos Therapeutics has the ambition and the resources to grow to a worldwide class. In
order to support this challenging growth, we are hiring a (m/f):
Principal Scientist ‐ Tumor Immunology
Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly motivated and creative Principal Scientist with expertise in tumor
immunology. The selected candidate will be responsible for designing, conducting and
coordinating key biological/pharmacological studies focused on setting up biological assays
enabling the screening and identification of lead molecules and therapeutic settings for novel
treatment approaches for cancer immunotherapies.
Your main responsibilities are as follows:
• Design, perform and oversee the evaluation of new molecular targets and therapeutic agents.
• Set project’s direction and execute with your team to progress project toward the identification
of clinical candidate
• Use your in-depth expertise in immunology and oncology to propose and evaluate novel
targets, therapeutic concepts, in-licensing opportunity and set up complex assays to monitor the
activity of immune cell populations
• Mentor and develop Research Scientists and Research Assistants.
• Define and oversee external academic and industrial collaborations to support projects. Lead
communication with partner to meet project needs.
• Analyze, and present experimental results and present research updates to project teams
and R&D management.
• Report experimental results to support regulatory filings, patents and publications.
• Maintain knowledge of scientific advances and competitive activity from scientific literature,
meetings and academic/industrial contacts.
Profile
• PhD, MD, MD/PhD in life sciences and a minimum of 7 years of post-doctoral experience
preferably in biotech/industry setting.
• Strong expertise in cancer immunology and track record of either business-building
accomplishments or and/of scientific accomplishments recognized by high impact publications
and international peer recognition.
• In-depth knowledge of molecular and biological pathways contributing to immune
dysregulation in cancer.
• Experience managing team and/or supervising students and post-doctoral fellows
• Experience in designing and executing scientific studies leading to the validation of novel
targets and to the identification and optimization of therapeutic agents.
• Strong experimental skills with demonstrated ability to execute well-designed decision-leading
experiments.
• Experience defining and overseeing external collaborations with academic and contractresearch organization to support project goals is an added value.
• Must be able to work autonomously and flexibly on multiple projects in a fast paced
environment. Rigorous, detail‐oriented, committed and yet flexible.
• Autonomous, self-driven and willing to constantly raise the bar.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong team spirit and excellent interpersonal skills.
Offer
• A stimulating leadership position within a high‐potential innovative biotech company.
• To work in a science-driven, human size, dynamic, respectful and professional environment.
• The opportunity to take part of an exciting scientific and business endeavor.
• Broad networking opportunities inside the company, the biotech/pharma sector and the
academic world.
• An attractive salary package in line with the position responsibilities and your experience.
Interested ?
Please send your CV together with an adapted cover letter to jobs@iteostherapeutics.com.
Ref : PS – TI.
Your application will remain strictly confidential.