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This role oversees global assay platforms, multi-site scientific teams, operational strategy, and capability expansion across cell-based, immunology, imaging-based, and translational in vitro systems.\nThe VP will drive scientific excellence, standardize operations, harmonize workflows across regions, and partner closely with Commercial, R&I and cross-functional scientific groups to ensure operational reliability, scientific rigor, and client satisfaction. This leader must be able to connect in vitro science with in vivo, biomarker, and translational workflows to support integrated project delivery-consistent with Crown’s end-to-end service model.\nResponsibilities:\nGlobal Operational & Scientific Leadership\nLead all global in vitro scientific operations across Crown’s sites.\nEnsure consistent and high-quality execution of in vitro studies, maintaining strong scientific rigor, reproducibility, and translational relevance.\nDrive operational efficiencies through standardized workflows, SOP harmonization, and continuous improvement initiatives.\nOperational Excellence & Delivery\nOversee end-to-end operational workflows, including study design support, resource planning, execution, QC, reporting, and on-time delivery.\nDrive improvements in productivity, reproducibility, cycle time, and cross-site alignment.\nEstablish and track operational KPIs (quality, timeliness, resource utilization, client satisfaction).\nPlatform Expansion & Scientific Capability Development\nIdentify opportunities to expand and modernize in vitro capabilities.\nLead implementation of new technologies, automation, and translational assays supporting MoA, PK/PD linkage, and IND-enabling studies.\nPartner with biomarker, in vivo, and translational science leaders to ensure integration across platforms.\nClient Engagement & BD Support\nAct as a senior scientific representative for key client meetings, supporting proposal development, study design, troubleshooting, and data interpretation.\nSupport BD strategy with strong scientific storytelling, customer retention insights, and expansion of strategic partnerships.\nGuide teams in translating client program objectives into actionable in vitro study plans.\nCross-Functional Scientific Collaboration\nEnsure alignment between scientific operations, project management, quality, and commercial teams.\nSupport cross-site initiatives, including platform harmonization and global capability mapping.\nGlobal Leadership, Talent Development & Culture\nBuild a high-performance culture emphasizing scientific rigor, innovation, accountability, and client-centricity.\nProvide strategic mentorship, succession planning, and competency development across assay platforms.\nFinancial & Resource Management\nOversee global in vitro budgets, headcount planning, capital equipment strategy, and site capacity allocations.\nSupport revenue planning, operational forecasting, and margin optimization.\nPartner with finance and senior leadership to drive operational efficiency and scalability.\nMinimum Requirements:\nPh.D. in cancer biology, immunology, pharmacology, molecular/cell biology, or related discipline.\n10+ years of experience in oncology/immunology preclinical research with deep expertise in in vitro assay platforms.\n7+ years of leadership experience managing scientific teams, ideally across multiple global sites.\nDemonstrated track record in CRO scientific operations, with strong understanding of client expectations and data delivery requirements.\nExtensive experience designing, executing, and interpreting mechanistic in vitro assays, immune effector studies, co-culture systems, and imaging-based platforms.\nProven ability to manage operational workflows, introduce new capabilities, and ensure high-quality scientific output.\nExcellent communication skills, with experience in client-facing scientific roles.\nPreferred Requirements:\nExperience leading multi-site or global scientific operations within a CRO or service-based company.\nExpertise with advanced or emerging in vitro technologies.\nDeep understanding of oncology, immuno-oncology, and translational biology.\nStrong program or portfolio management exposure within scientific operations.\nStrong commercial partnership history with BD teams and biotech/pharma clients.\nCross-cultural leadership experience and ability to manage teams across time zones.\nCrown Bioscience is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. 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