Team & careers

  • Leadership team
  • Key Advisors

Leadership team

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Fred Zecri, PhD

Chief Scientific Officer – Site Head

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Linda Bain

Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer

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Bernard Lambert, PhD

Chief Technology Officer

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Gökben Koca, MD

Chief Medical Officer

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Caroline Breitbach, PhD

SVP, Asset & Portfolio Leadership

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Headshot of Vice President, Head of Mariana Research, Melissa Vasbinder
Melissa Vasbinder, PhD

Head of Research

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Travis Tirrell, MS, JD

Head of Legal & Business Operations

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Andrew Marsh

VP, Clinical Development Operations

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Bill Diamantopoulos, PharmD

VP, Head of Technical Operations

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Kerry McEachern, MS, MBA

VP, Head of Portfolio Management Office

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Brian King, MSA, CPA

Head of Finance

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Jocelyn Frane

Head of People & Organization

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Accelerating innovation

At Mariana Oncology, a Novartis company, our mission is to advance the new standard in cancer care—therapies that harness the power of precisely delivered radiation to treat the most challenging cancers, all while also preserving quality of life. In just a short time since the company was founded in 2021, the team at Mariana Oncology has made notable progress advancing a pipeline of novel therapies with the potential to transform the way we treat cancer.

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Collaboration for expanded impact

Mariana Oncology is proud to be a subsidiary of Novartis, the global leader in the development of radioligand therapeutics, committed to fostering innovation, collaboration, and education in service to ensuring people around the world who are living with cancer have access to life-changing medicines.

Hear from our team

Driving innovation in radioligand therapy development requires interdisciplinary collaboration and deep expertise. Our team embodies both.
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“It’s inspiring and energizing to be part of the Mariana Oncology team and to partner with our colleagues at Novartis. Together, we are dedicated to RLT innovation. Every day feels like an opportunity to push the boundaries of science and develop potentially best-in-class radioligand therapies with the aim of making the greatest impact on those that need them the most.”

Joana Brilhante

Senior Director, Corporate Strategy

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“Being part of Mariana Oncology has been an incredibly rewarding journey. The combination of cutting-edge technology, collaborative teamwork, supportive leadership, and a shared mission to improve cancer treatment makes this company an ideal place for anyone passionate about making a difference in healthcare.”

Raheleh Rezaei-Araghi

Director, Medicinal Chemistry

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“In just a few years, we have built the Mariana Oncology R&D Team, bringing together extensive expertise in biology, chemistry, and radiopharmacology. This multi-functional group is mutually supportive, shares data openly, solves problems collaboratively, and is always focused on serving our patients.”

Jason Dearling

VP Radiopharmacology

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“My experience at Mariana Oncology is quite fulfilling. Our unwavering focus on the patient journey, combined with a collaborative spirit and a culture that encourages innovation, makes it a truly special place to work.”

Andrew Marsh

VP Clinical Development Operations

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“Working on the advancement of our radioligand therapy products with a team of highly skilled, collaborative colleagues is immensely rewarding, as our combined cross-functional expertise drives innovation and excellence in developing transformative treatments for patients.”

Caroline Breitbach

SVP Asset & Portfolio Leadership

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“What I love most about Mariana Oncology is that every day brings something new to look forward to and a chance to learn more about the incredible people around me. Everyone at Mariana Oncology is so unique, and all of us work tirelessly toward achieving our shared goals for the company.”

Brittany James

Senior Radiopharmaceutical Technician I

Mariana Oncology at work

At Mariana Oncology, a Novartis company, you'll be part of a passionate team united by the relentless desire to discover and develop breakthrough cancer treatments. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to leading-edge cancer research in a positive culture that nurtures talent, encourages collaboration, and empowers innovation.

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Building a
legacy

  • Have a meaningful impact on patients
  • Develop and curate innovators of tomorrow
  • Create long-term positive impact in people, processes, and ideas
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Excellence in
execution

  • Do your best work when you’re here
  • Grow in a way that allows us to sustain and build our culture
  • Execute with purpose and a sense of urgency
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Courage of our
conviction

  • Make decisions based on data, always with the patient in mind
  • Encourage innovation
  • Ensure individual insights are heard and have impact

Join Us

Be part of the team working at the forefront of a new modality in cancer treatment. Interested in joining? See our open positions below:

CMC - Clinical Manufacturing

Quality Control Analyst I/IIWatertown, MA

Senior OR Lead GMP Manufacturing TechnicianWatertown, MA

CMC - Manufacturing

Research Associate, CMC RadiochemistryWatertown, MA

Senior Scientist, CMC Analytical DevelopmentWatertown, MA

CMC - Tech Ops

Quality Control Manager, MicrobiologyWatertown, MA

Senior Validation SpecialistWatertown, MA

G & A - HR

Manager, HR OperationsWatertown, MA

Research - Chemistry

Research Associate, Discovery Peptide ChemistryWatertown, MA

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Mariana Oncology is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

Notice to Employment and Staffing Agencies

Mariana Oncology, a Novartis company, only accepts resumes from recruiting partners for a specific search with an agreement in place and written permission directly from a member of our Talent Acquisition team.  Any recruiter or employment agency that submits an unsolicited resume, either directly to an employee or to our website, does so with the understanding that Mariana Oncology, a Novartis company, will have the right to hire that candidate at its discretion without any fee owed.

All inquiries to become a recruitment partner must be directed to and approved by our Talent Acquisition team.