RNA Biotech Research Director — Lead Innovative Teams

Proclinical; Schweiz; On-site; CHF 132,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Proclinical partners with an ambitious biotechnology company in Oxford, UK, seeking a Research Director to lead a multidisciplinary laboratory team, shape scientific strategy and deliver high-impact programmes in RNA technologies, with emphasis on building capability and operational excellence.

Reporting to the CSO, you will direct day-to-day operations, mentor scientists, manage budgets and external partnerships, and translate strategic priorities into executable plans while upholding the

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading scientific or research teams within biotech or life sciences.
• Proven track record in delivering complex research programmes within commercially driven settings.
• Strong expertise in RNA biology, molecular biology or related biotechnologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a multidisciplinary research team.
• Oversee day-to-day laboratory research activities and planning.
• Drive delivery of scientific programmes against defined milestones.
• Build high-performing culture with collaboration, accountability and innovation.
• Manage resources, budgets, equipment and external partnerships.
• Develop laboratory processes, workflows and SOPs.
• Support recruitment and development of scientific talent.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety and documentation standards.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to translate strategy into executable plans.
• Identify risks and enable efficient programme execution.

Skills

Scientific leadership

Team development

Programme delivery

RNA biology

Molecular biology

Biotechnology

Laboratory operations

Stakeholder management

Job description

Proclinical partners with an ambitious biotechnology company in Oxford, UK, seeking a Research Director to lead a multidisciplinary laboratory team, shape scientific strategy and deliver high-impact programmes in RNA technologies, with emphasis on building capability and operational excellence.

Reporting to the CSO, you will direct day-to-day operations, mentor scientists, manage budgets and external partnerships, and translate strategic priorities into executable plans while upholding the