Associate Principal Scientist, Oncology Research

Bayer
Cambridge, MA
At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Associate Principal Scientist, Oncology Research

Bayer is a biopharmaceutical company committed to applying our scientific leadership in Oncology to transform the lives of patients with cancer. We are growing rapidly with an active research and discovery pipeline. This role will participate in research and drug discovery programs in the oncology pipeline. We are seeking an innovative and agile individual who brings excitement for drug discovery in cancer biology as well as a passion for professional development and peer coaching.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of the Associate Principal Scientist are to:

  • Responsible for contributing data and leading drug discovery program(s) in Research / Early Development (RED) Oncology from target
  • identification up through support of early clinical development;
  • Responsible for identifying and/or validating new targets for drug discovery efforts;
  • Collaborates with other R&D functions and supports cross team and cross site activities;
  • Contributes to key documentation and presentations for projects moving through internal review stage gates and regulatory submissions;
  • Works across portfolio assets to drive an integrated strategy with indication, MOA, or modality focus;
  • Maintains and extends a network with external partners from academia, contract research organizations and medical experts;
  • Fosters creativity and motivation between scientists;
  • Demonstrates, credibly embodies and roles models VACC leadership being a(n):
    • Visionary that guides and participates in teams in defining the outcomes to deliver on the mission
    • Catalyst that removes roadblocks to facilitate connections and collaboration
    • Architect that shapes a value creating system to unleash the passion and energy of our people
    • Coach that helps teams learn and build the capabilities needed to create value for the customer and stakeholders
.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required qualifications:

  • B.S./M.S./Ph. D. in Cancer Biology or related field;
  • Experience with the discovery of therapies for biomarker driven, selected patient populations;
  • Experience with leading early programs in the Oncology therapy area;
  • Experience in design and execution of early stage research experiments for program(s) to identify and validate novel targets;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to work across functions and within external collaborations, and a demonstrated ability to organize and communicate complex data sets in a clear and concise manner to cross-functional audiences;
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills and demonstrated ability to lead complex cross-functional collaborations including managing relationships with academic collaborators and CROs;
  • Desire and capacity to participate in a dynamic and fast-paced research setting;
  • Recognized scientific innovation and accomplishment evidenced by strong record of publication and conference presentations in cancer biology;
  • Applies our VACC leadership behaviors
    • Demonstrates high self-awareness as well as system awareness
    • Pro-actively asks for and gives feedback
    • Demonstrates strategic thinking as well as good business and external trends insights
    • Focuses on outcomes: defines and deliver highest pipeline, team, talent and organizational impact outcomes
    • Collaborates with accountability: collaborates and holds each other accountable in and across teams
    • Co-creates for customers: is close to the customer and co-creates solutions for their needs
    • Acts, learns fast and evolves: works in 90-days cycles, applies learnings fast and continually develops
    • Is the best self and includes others: respects differences, embraces inclusion and shows up as the best self
Preferred qualifications:

  • B.S./M.S./Ph. D. in Cancer Biology or related field with a minimum of 4 years of industry experience
  • In-depth knowledge of cancer dependency databases, data science knowledge
Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $124,960.00 - $187,440.00. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include healthcare, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.

This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, skills, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least 11/27/2025.

YOUR APPLICATION
Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.
To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.


Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans


Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.
Bayer is an E-Verify Employer. Location: United States : Massachusetts : Cambridge Division: Pharmaceuticals Reference Code: 860435 Contact Us Email: [email protected]
Posted 2026-01-15

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