Associate Director Cellular Pharmacology

JR United Kingdom; Scotland; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drug discovery CRO is seeking an Associate Director of Cellular Pharmacology to oversee a team of 19 in Scotland. The role involves providing technical oversight, developing team strategies, and engaging with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess a PhD in Cell Biology and substantial experience in Drug Discovery within a CRO.

Qualifications

• Vast experience working in Drug Discovery within a CRO environment.
• Previous experience line managing large teams (10+ people).
• Strong experience in directing cell-based assays and receptor biology.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight across the cell biology team.
• Develop a growth and development strategy for the team.
• Line management and recruitment of team members.

Skills

Technical Oversight

Project Leadership

Resource Management

Strategic Input

Cell-Based Assays

Receptor Biology

Education

PhD in Cell Biology or similar

Job description

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Client:

AL Solutions

Location:

scotland, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

09.06.2025

Expiry Date:

24.07.2025

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Job Description:

We are currently partnered with a leading drug discovery CRO, with offices across the UK, U.S and Canada that looking to hire an Associate Director of Cellular Pharmacology to lead this well-established team.

Due to several aqcuisitions they have seen exceptional levels of growth across their global teams with more growth planned throughout 2025.

This position will involve overseeing a team of 19 people within the cellular pharmacology unit, with 3 direct reports.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical oversight across the cell biology team
• Develop a growth and development strategy for the team
• Schedule work plans with agreed timelines to ensure objectives are met
• Line management - provide a leading role in resource management, recruitment and development of team members
• Regular interaction with key stakeholders across the senior leadership team
• Involved with pitching for new business and project initiation & retention
• Co-ordinate delivery of high-quality scientific data and provide direction to project teams

Requirements:

• PhD in Cell Biology (or similar)
• Vast experience working in Drug Discovery within a CRO environment
• Previous experience line managing teams with oversight of sizeable teams (10+ people)
• Proven track record of providing strategic input into operational activities and process improvement
• Strong experience in directing cell-based assays, cell line generation and receptor biology.
• Experience in GPCR research
• Extensive experience of project leadership

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