SVP Head of Inflammation & Immunology (all genders)

Evotec International GmbH; Toulouse; Sur place; EUR 120 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading pharmaceutical company based in Toulouse is seeking a Head of Inflammation & Immunology (I&I) to drive the R&D strategy within the therapeutic area. The role requires a PhD with at least 15 years of experience in pharma R&D and a track record in drug discovery. Key responsibilities include leading scientific strategy, identifying opportunities, and overseeing R&D initiatives. This position offers the chance to influence internal and external stakeholders while fostering innovation and scientific excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in pharma R&D value chain.
• 10+ years in drug discovery from target ID to PDC.
• Proven record in progressing discovery-stage programs.

Responsabilités

• Define and lead the scientific strategy for I&I therapeutic area.
• Identify emerging scientific opportunities and trends.
• Oversee early-stage R&D initiatives from target identification to preclinical development.

Connaissances

Strategic and systems thinker

Strong leadership

Excellent communication

Stakeholder engagement

Omics data interpretation

Formation

PhD or equivalent in a relevant life science discipline

Description du poste

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.