Dermatology Project Leader- CDI -F/M

INSTITUT DE RECHERCHE PIERRE FABRE SAS; Pechbusque; Hybride; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Profit sharing

Employee shareholding plan

Health insurance

Provident insurance

RTT holidays + 25 personal holidays

Résumé du poste

Pierre Fabre Laboratories in Toulouse, France, seeks an experienced Dermatology Project Leader to drive early‑stage drug discovery for dermatology. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, shape translational strategies, and guide candidates toward early clinical development, with oversight of scientific data and documentation.

The role offers part‑remote work up to two days per week and flexibility for commuting from France/Europe, along with a competitive remuneration package.

Qualifications

• PhD or MD/PhD with postdoctoral training in immunology or dermatology.
• Deep knowledge of skin biology and immune biomarker approaches.
• Experience leading dermatology drug discovery programs from preclinical to early clinical development.

Responsabilités

• Lead dermatology drug discovery programs within multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide scientific supervision of labs and mentoring of researchers.
• Collaborate with translational research, PK/Toxicology, and clinical development teams.
• Oversee timelines, budgets, and risks across preclinical and early clinical phases.
• Evaluate external R&D opportunities and partnerships.

Connaissances

Immunology expertise

Dermatology drug discovery

Translational research

Team leadership

Data-driven decisions

Formation

PhD or MD/PhD in immunology/dermatology

Outils

NGS platforms

Flow cytometry

Immunohistochemistry

Description du poste

Who we are?

We are Pierre Fabre Laboratories, a global leader combining pharmaceutical expertise with dermo-cosmetics to support consumers and patients at every stage of their care journey. Our portfolio includes several medical franchises and international brands such as Eau Thermale Avène, Ducray, A-Derma, Klorane, René Furterer, and Pierre Fabre Oral Care. By joining us, you become part of a meaningful company where the human dimension is essential. You become a participant in the "We Care Movement," a movement that values excellence and innovation within passionate teams. Together, we push the boundaries of science to unite health and beauty for the benefit of all, because Every time we care for a single person, we make the whole world better. Present in 120 countries with a team of over 10,000 employees, we are proud to create a scientific and human impact, today and tomorrow! If caring is at the heart of your values, join Pierre Fabre Laboratories and become a key player in the “We Care Movement".

Your mission

The R&D Pierre Fabre Medical Care is seeking an experienced Dermatology Project Leader to drive scientific strategies and excellence across innovative dermatology drug discovery programs. In this role, you will shape early‑stage research and translational strategies and support the progression of novel therapeutic candidates toward early clinical development. Dermatology is a strategic priority for the Pierre Fabre Group, and this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and growing pipeline supported by both internal innovation and external partnerships. The position is based in Toulouse, France, with flexibility for commuting from France/Europe and partial remote work.

Your role

Within a pioneering company in full expansion: Lead dermatology drug discovery programs, shaping and implementing research strategies to advance new therapeutics from early discovery through early clinical development within multidisciplinary teams. Provide scientific team and lab supervision, including mentoring of research associates, overseeing experimental design and execution, and ensuring high standards of quality data and documentation. Collaborate closely with experts in translational research, drug discovery, clinical development, and data science and PK/Toxicology to ensure effective plan implementation, management of timelines and deliverables, budget oversight, and risk mitigation across preclinical and early clinical phases. Oversee internal and external resources in partnership with project management and coordinate the preparation and submission of high‑quality documentation for reviews and decision‑making. Contribute to the scientific evaluation of external R&D opportunities and partnerships, including academic collaborations, biotech alliances, and in‑licensing opportunities. Identify and assess emerging trends, technologies, and opportunities in immuno‑dermatology research to continuously strengthen the portfolio. This position is compatible with teleworking up to 2 days a week according to company rules.

Remuneration & Benefits

We offer an attractive remuneration/benefits package: Incentives, profit‑sharing, Pierre Fabre shareholding with matching contribution, health and provident insurance, 16 days of holidays (RTT) in addition to 25 days of personal holidays, public transport participation...

Who you are ?

Your skills at the service of innovative projects: PhD or MD/PhD with postdoctoral training in immunology, dermatology, or cellular and molecular biology. 5-10 years of experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sector. Proven track record in leading dermatology drug discovery programs from preclinical stages through early clinical development, Deep knowledge of skin biology, ideally in the context of inflammatory and immune‑mediated skin diseases. Strong expertise with advanced immune biomarker approaches and tissue‑based technologies (e.g., NGS, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, multi‑omics).

Leadership Competencies

Demonstrated ability to lead immuno‑dermatology programs within a matrixed, cross‑functional organization. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team‑building skills fostering collaborative and inclusive scientific environments. Strong analytical and data‑driven decision‑making abilities with a focus on translational and clinical relevance. Capacity to set ambitious goals, prioritize effectively, and drive high‑quality outcomes, aligned with project and portfolio objectives. Active engagement with scientific and clinical advancements to maintain alignment with industry best practices and biomedical trends. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Pierre Fabre Laboratories, we believe that our greatest asset is our people. We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identify, and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. Please inform the company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process. Thus, we commit to considering all applications equally, without fail.

Pierre Fabre Laboratories is the world’s second-largest dermo-cosmetics company and one of Europe’s leading pharmaceutical laboratories. Our Dermo-cosmetics & Personal Care portfolio includes international brands such as Eau Thermale Avène, Ducray, Klorane, A-Derma, René Furterer, Même Cosmetics, Darrow and Elgydium. The Medical Care activity covers 5 main therapeutic fields: oncology, dermatology, rare diseases, primary care and family health care. By choosing Pierre Fabre Laboratories, you will join a company where the human dimension is essential, where excellence and innovation are valued, within passionate teams united by common values, committed to pushing the boundaries of science to unite health and beauty for the benefit of all, because every time we care for a single person, we make the whole world better.