Immunology & Autoimmunity Discovery Lead

Hartmann Young Limited; City of Edinburgh; Presencial; GBP 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hartmann Young Limited, in partnership with an established discovery CRO, is seeking an Associate Scientific Director to shape and grow its Immunology & Autoimmunity capabilities in Edinburgh. The role suits an experienced discovery scientist ready for broader scientific and strategic responsibility.

You will influence therapeutic area strategy, develop capabilities, mentor teams, and drive engagement with biotech and pharmaceutical clients, building this offering for future opportunities.

Formación

• PhD or equivalent experience in immunology, pharmacology or related field.
• Industry drug discovery experience in CRO, biotech, or pharma.
• Experience progressing small-molecule discovery programmes (hit-to-lead/lead optimisation).
• Strong expertise in inflammation or autoimmunity and human disease biology.
• Experience with primary human immune cells and translational approaches.
• Proven ability to lead scientific programmes across disciplines.
• Ability to discuss strategy with external partners and translate requirements into research plans.

Responsabilidades

• Define scientific strategy for immunology/autoimmunity offering and identify opportunities.
• Provide scientific leadership across discovery programmes (hit identification, hit-to-lead, lead optimisation).
• Guide selection/development of human immune-cell assays and translational disease models.
• Collaborate with commercial teams on RFIs, RFPs, proposals, scoping and client presentations.
• Build relationships with clients and identify opportunities for new collaborations.
• Mentor scientists and influence delivery across teams.
• Increase external visibility via meetings, publications, and case studies.

Conocimientos

Pharmacology or related biology

Drug discovery experience

Small-molecule discovery

Immunology/inflammation

Human immune cell assays

Scientific leadership

Strategic client engagement

Educación

PhD in immunology/pharmacology or related

Descripción del empleo

Hartmann Young Limited, in partnership with an established discovery CRO, is seeking an Associate Scientific Director to shape and grow its Immunology & Autoimmunity capabilities in Edinburgh. The role suits an experienced discovery scientist ready for broader scientific and strategic responsibility.

You will influence therapeutic area strategy, develop capabilities, mentor teams, and drive engagement with biotech and pharmaceutical clients, building this offering for future opportunities.