Head of In-Vitro Discovery & Automation

Novo Nordisk A / S; Oxford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical research center in Oxford is seeking a Functional Genomics Manager. This role focuses on managing a team of scientists to drive innovation in high-throughput screening and data generation for therapeutic targets. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a Life Science and at least three years in the pharmaceutical sector with experience in automated laboratories. Responsibilities include team leadership, performance management, and technology optimization to support novel drug discovery initiatives.

Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience in a highly automated life science laboratory.
• Line management experience and experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience with functional genomics screening for target discovery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of research scientists.
• Ensure team skills align with business objectives through hiring and development.
• Drive adoption and optimization of screening technologies.

Skills

High-throughput screening

Cross-functional team leadership

Collaboration with in vitro scientists

Automation in laboratory

Education

PhD in Life Science or related field

Tools

Dotmatics

Revity

D360

Job description

A leading pharmaceutical research center in Oxford is seeking a Functional Genomics Manager. This role focuses on managing a team of scientists to drive innovation in high-throughput screening and data generation for therapeutic targets. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a Life Science and at least three years in the pharmaceutical sector with experience in automated laboratories. Responsibilities include team leadership, performance management, and technology optimization to support novel drug discovery initiatives.