Project Leader, Pre Clinical

Project leader – Preclinical studies

Temporary position, replacement for maternity leave

Novocure is a global publicly-traded commercial-stage oncology company developing a profoundly different cancer treatment therapy called tumor treating fields (TTFields) for patients with solid tumors. TTFields therapy is a non-invasive, novel, antimitotic treatment modality that utilizes proprietary technology attempting to slow or reverse tumor progression by inducing tumor cell death.

Novocure's commercialized product, Optune, is approved for the treatment of adult patients with glioblastoma (GBM) in the USA, Europe, and Israel.

Novocure has ongoing or completed clinical trials and is further expanding its efforts into several other solid tumor indications - non-small cell lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, and other types of solid cancers.

We are looking for an Experienced and hands-on Researcher to lead the scientific process in our Pre-Clinical Studies team.

In this role, you will primarily be involved in planning and conducting experiments, designing and executing (in vivo and in vitro), analyzing data, and driving collaboration with scientists and cross-functional teams in a matrix environment, to support the development of new commercial applications and to broaden scientific understanding in general.

You will follow the guidelines provided by the head of the innovative research team for the main objectives of his project and strive to meet those goals to the best of your ability.

In this role, you will be in charge of the preparation of materials to be presented at international conferences and for the publication of research papers.

This is a full-time position at our R&D center in Haifa. Temporary position (at least 9 months), covering a maternity leave.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate in vivo studies involving animal models of cancer:
• Study design, animal handling, dosing, tumor implantation, and monitoring
• Supervise or coordinate in vitro tissue culture experiments:
• Cell line maintenance, treatment studies, and viability/proliferation assays
• Integration of molecular biology techniques (e.g., Western blot, qPCR, imaging)
• Facilitate collaboration between internal teams
• Monitor scientific progress, analyze data, and troubleshoot technical challenges
• Top of Form
• Planning, creating, and conducting experiments.
• Ensuring that quality standards are met; Ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and reproducibility through standardized documentation practices. Keeping track of the updated literature in his field of research.
• Generate novel ideas regarding how to improve treatment, experimental procedures, and a better understanding of the mechanism of action.
• Processing and analyzing results and data.
  
  

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Cancer Biology, Pharmacology, or a related field
  
  

• Hands-on experience in preclinical oncology research, including both in vivo and in vitro models
• Strong knowledge of murine tumor models, including xenograft, orthotopic, or syngeneic systems
• Experience in tissue culture techniques using cancer cell lines
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and cross-disciplinary teams
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills
• Experience with drug efficacy studies, mechanism of action (MOA) exploration, or combination therapies -advantage
• Familiarity with high-content imaging, flow cytometry, or molecular assays - advantage
  
  

• Guiding s kills
• Teamwork skills
• Interpersonal skills
• A logical and independent mind
• Flexibility
• Determination
• Motivation, Scientific and numerical skills
• Decisiveness
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
• Presentation skills
• Written and oral communication skills