Head of Natural Products Discovery & Lead Optimization

BioTalent; Paris; Hybride; EUR 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A deep-tech biotech firm is seeking a Head of Discovery to lead the drug discovery pipeline for natural products. This role involves overseeing discovery programmes, setting the scientific strategy, and guiding cross-functional collaboration. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in advancing small-molecule programmes, experience in assay development, and strong scientific judgement. This position offers a competitive salary and the chance to build a discovery function from scratch in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Prestations

Competitive salary and equity package

Opportunity to build and scale a discovery function from scratch

Collaborative, mission-driven environment

Qualifications

• Proven ability to advance small-molecule programmes to lead stage.
• Strong track record in assay development and mechanism work.
• Experience in fast-paced start-up environments.

Responsabilités

• Lead discovery programmes from hit confirmation to lead optimisation.
• Set scientific strategy, milestones, and decision criteria.
• Oversee assay development and execution.

Connaissances

Advancing small-molecule programmes

Assay development

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Scientific judgement

Fluent English

Description du poste

A deep-tech biotech firm is seeking a Head of Discovery to lead the drug discovery pipeline for natural products. This role involves overseeing discovery programmes, setting the scientific strategy, and guiding cross-functional collaboration. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in advancing small-molecule programmes, experience in assay development, and strong scientific judgement. This position offers a competitive salary and the chance to build a discovery function from scratch in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.