Senior Scientist

Summary

Join Telix Pharmaceuticals as a Senior Scientist in Oncology Research to advance preclinical research in radiopharmaceuticals for oncology, focusing on combination therapies. You will oversee research projects, collaborate with cross-functional and remote teams, and adapt to evolving data. The role requires expertise in cancer biology or immunology and offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of next-generation therapeutic approaches. You will proactively identify research opportunities, design preclinical studies, lead protocol development, manage data and documentation, and stay current with scientific advancements. The position also involves providing technical expertise, tracking project milestones, and supporting due diligence efforts. Telix offers a supportive and engaged work environment with a shared purpose of improving the lives of people with cancer and rare diseases.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree plus eight (8) years’ experience or Master’s degree plus six (6) years’ experience or PhD plus five (5) years’ experience in preclinical oncology research
• 4+ years of experience conducting experiments in syngeneic tumour models is required

Responsibilities

• Strategically identify and evaluate scientifically robust, high-impact research opportunities that integrate radiopharmaceuticals with standard-of-care modalities, including immunotherapy, to advance Telix’s oncology pipeline
• Partner with internal teams and external collaborators (academic institutions and industry partners) to design rigorous, hypothesis-driven preclinical studies that generate proof-of-concept and mechanism-of-action data for innovative combination therapies
• Lead the drafting, review, and refinement of preclinical study protocols, ensuring scientific integrity, clarity, and alignment with project objectives
• Ensure all preclinical study data, methodologies, and reports are accurately documented, up-to-date, and compliant with internal standards and regulatory expectations
• Stay current with emerging literature and developments in radiopharmaceuticals, immunotherapy, tumor microenvironment biology, and related therapeutic areas to inform research strategy and maintain scientific leadership
• Provide expert technical input to internal stakeholders and external collaborators, contributing to experimental design, troubleshooting, and interpretation of complex biological data
• Collaborate with project managers to monitor research progress, anticipate challenges, and ensure timely achievement of key milestones across concurrent projects
• Contribute to scientific due diligence efforts by evaluating potential collaborations and asset opportunities, providing insights into biological relevance, feasibility, and strategic fit

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience in the field of Immuno-Oncology / the Tumour Micro Environment is strongly preferred
• Experience managing research studies with external partners (academic and/or CRO) is strongly preferred
• Experience with radiopharmaceutical research is preferred
• Experience studying the biology of tumour stroma is a plus
• Working knowledge of various cellular immunological, gene expression, biomarker and in vitro / ex vivo assays is preferred (e.g. flow cytometry, IHC, qPCR, immune response monitoring)

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Annual performance-based bonuses
• An equity-based incentive program
• Generous vacation
• Paid wellness days
• Support for learning and development