Director, Preclinical Biology & Evidence Development

GXPeople Global Ltd.

Bern

On-site

CHF 210,000 - 290,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

GXPeople Global Ltd. is seeking a Director of Pre-Clinical Biological Sciences & Evidence Development to lead a multidisciplinary science team in delivering nonclinical evidence to support future product innovation and claim substantiation.

The ideal candidate has a PhD in biology and 12+ years of post-PhD experience, with a track record in R&D leadership and cross-functional collaboration. The role involves guiding strategies across neuroscience, oral health, cardiovascular/cardiometabolic, and

Qualifications

PhD in a relevant biological science.
12+ years' post-PhD experience, including postdoctoral and industry tenure.
Industry R&D experience, ideally in a large organisation; pharmaceutical experience preferred.
Strong scientific expertise in at least one health territory: neuroscience, oral health, cardiovascular/cardiometabolic or pulmonary/respiratory health.
Experience leading scientific programmes across disciplines, methodologies and health territories.
Direct people-management experience, including coaching and developing scientists.
Experience defining scientific strategy beyond executing studies.
Earlier-career experience designing scientific studies.
Experience leading research involving in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo approaches.
Experience working cross-functionally within a matrix R&D environment.
Strong critical and strategic thinking.
Excellent scientific communication skills, including presenting to senior stakeholders or governance groups.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach and develop a multidisciplinary team of scientists.
Define and guide nonclinical scientific and evidence-development strategies.
Guide research addressing mechanisms, target validation and efficacy.
Critically evaluate scientific data, study designs and research strategies.
Provide scientific leadership across disciplines and health territories beyond your own original specialism.
Work cross-functionally with R&D, Innovation, Clinical, Strategy, Portfolio Management and other functions.
Translate complex science into clear recommendations for senior and non-scientific stakeholders.
Present scientific programmes and recommendations to senior leadership and governance groups.
Collaborate with internal laboratories and external scientific partners.