Dermatology Project Leader- CDI -F/M

Pierre Fabre; Toulouse; Hybride; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Incentives

Profit-sharing

Shareholding with matching

Health and provident insurance

RTT and personal holidays

Public transport participation

Résumé du poste

Pierre Fabre Medical Care in Toulouse invites an experienced Dermatology Project Leader to shape early-stage dermatology drug discovery strategies and drive progress toward early clinical development. The role combines science leadership with cross-functional collaboration across Translational research, PK/Toxicology, and Clinical Development.

The successful candidate will manage a team, oversee study design and data integrity, monitor timelines and budgets, and explore external partnerships

Qualifications

• PhD or MD/PhD with postdoctoral training in immunology, dermatology, or cellular and molecular biology.
• 5–10 years of experience in pharma/biotech.
• Proven track record leading dermatology drug discovery from preclinical to early clinical development.
• Strong knowledge of skin biology and inflammatory/immune skin diseases.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsabilités

• Lead dermatology drug discovery programs from preclinical to early clinical development.
• Provide scientific team supervision and mentoring, overseeing experimental design and data quality.
• Collaborate with translational research, clinical development, and data science to implement plans.
• Coordinate timelines, deliverables, budget oversight, and risk mitigation.
• Prepare and review high-quality documentation for reviews and decisions.
• Identify external R&D opportunities and partnerships and assess new technologies.

Connaissances

Leadership

Dermatology drug discovery

Translational research

Data analysis

Project management

English communication

Formation

PhD or MD/PhD with postdoctoral training in immunology, dermatology, or cellular and molecular biology

Outils

NGS

Flow cytometry

Immunohistochemistry

Multi-omics

Description du poste

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.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...# Qui êtes-vous ?**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