SVP Head of Inflammation & Immunology (all genders)

Evotec International GmbH; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global biotechnology leader in Hamburg is seeking a Head of Inflammation & Immunology responsible for shaping R&D strategy in the therapeutic area. The role includes driving innovation, overseeing early-stage R&D, and influencing stakeholders to enhance the company’s competitive position. Candidates should have extensive experience in pharma R&D, a strong network in the I&I field, and a PhD in a relevant life science discipline. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead scientific excellence and innovation.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 15 years of experience in pharma R&D with expertise in I&I.
• Experience in drug discovery from target ID to PDC for 10+ years.
• Strong network in the I&I field and proven track record in collaborations.

Aufgaben

• Lead the scientific strategy within the I&I therapeutic area.
• Oversee early-stage R&D initiatives and partnerships.
• Represent the company at scientific events and conferences.

Kenntnisse

Strategic thinking

Leadership skills

Stakeholder engagement

Data interpretation

Ausbildung

PhD in relevant life science discipline

Jobbeschreibung

The Head of Inflammation & Immunology (I&I) is a senior scientific and strategic leadership role responsible for shaping and executing the R&D strategy within the I&I therapeutic area. Reporting to the Head of Therapeutic Areas, this role drives innovation, identifies high-impact opportunities, and steers cross-functional efforts to build a competitive and differentiated pipeline. The role operates in a matrix environment, influencing internal and external stakeholders to position Evotec as a leader in the field.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Scientific Direction

• Define and lead the scientific strategy for the therapeutic area, aligned with Evotec’s R&D and business objectives.
• Identify emerging opportunities based on scientific trends, competitive landscape, and unmet medical needs.
• Champion the therapeutic area’s vision internally and externally, ensuring scientific excellence and innovation.
• Own the R&D budget and ROI for the therapeutic area, including internal projects and strategic collaborations.
• Prioritize and oversee early-stage R&D initiatives, from target identification to preclinical development.
• Provide scientific leadership and collaborate with Operations, Key Account Management and Business Development to identify, shape, and convert RnD projects into partnerships.
• Represent Evotec’s expertise at customer events, scientific conferences, consortia, and in peer-reviewed publications.

Knowledge & Experience

• PhD or equivalent in a relevant life science discipline
• Minimum 15 years of experience, with solid strategical and technical understanding of the pharma R&D value chain and project deliverables with in-depth subject matter expertise in the I&I space
• Drug discovery experience from target ID to PDC of at least 10 years, exposure to planning of clinical development and trials up to PoC’s desirable
• Proven track record in progressing discovery-stage programs and strategic collaborations
• Experience in licensing, partnering, and external scientific representation
• Strong network and credibility in the I&I field

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic and systems thinker with a future-oriented mindset
• Strong leadership and influencing skills in a matrix environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Ability to integrate scientific, commercial, and operational perspectives
• Experience in omics data interpretation would be a plus
• Skilled in building communities and fostering cross-functional alignment

FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.

ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.