Director of Drug Discovery

S3 Science Recruitment; Cambridge; Presencial; GBP 90 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive compensation

Stock options

Comprehensive benefits

Resumo da oferta

A leading biotechnology company in Cambridge is seeking a Director of Drug Discovery to drive scientific strategy and manage a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have a PhD and over 10 years of experience in drug discovery, with a proven track record. This role offers competitive compensation and the chance to influence company R&D innovation.

Qualificações

• 10+ years of experience in drug discovery.
• Proven track record in moving programs to preclinical development.
• Experience managing diverse scientific teams.

Responsabilidades

• Lead early-stage discovery programs from concept to IND-enabling studies.
• Define scientific vision and priorities for the company.
• Manage and mentor interdisciplinary teams.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Communication

Translational science knowledge

Project prioritization

Formação académica

PhD in Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience

Descrição da oferta de emprego

As Director of Drug Discovery, you will drive scientific strategy and execution across multiple therapeutic programs. You will lead a multidisciplinary team of scientists spanning biology, pharmacology, chemistry, and translational research, and play a key role in building our discovery engine.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee early-stage discovery programs from concept to IND-enabling studies.
• Define scientific vision and priorities in alignment with company strategy.
• Manage and mentor teams across biology, assay development, pharmacology, and chemistry.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies (e.g., AI, high-throughput screening, single-cell omics, electrophysiology, etc.) to enhance discovery pipelines.
• Collaborate with external partners, CROs, and academic collaborators.
• Present progress and strategy to executive leadership, board members, and investors.

About You

• PhD in Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in drug discovery, with a proven track record of moving programs from target validation to preclinical development.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with experience managing diverse scientific teams.
• Deep understanding of translational science and project prioritization in a biotech or pharma setting.
• Demonstrated success in building pipelines and delivering high-quality candidates.

Why Join Us

• Lead a world-class discovery team in a fast-growing biotech.
• Directly influence company strategy and R&D innovation.
• Work with cutting-edge tools and technologies in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
• Competitive compensation, stock options, and comprehensive benefits.