Senior Director Pharmacology

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a leading Biotech company seeking a Senior Director of Pharmacology. In this pivotal role, you will oversee preclinical development for biologic and small molecule drug candidates, driving innovative strategies and leading cross-functional teams. Your extensive experience in drug development and preclinical processes will be essential in guiding projects from discovery to clinical readiness. Join a dynamic team that values scientific expertise and leadership, and make a significant impact in advancing groundbreaking therapies. This role offers the chance to shape the future of drug development in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of drug development experience with a Ph.D. in a relevant field.
• Extensive knowledge in preclinical development and strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery teams and develop preclinical strategies for drug candidates.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and resources for preclinical programs.

Skills

Drug Development

Preclinical Development

Leadership

Assay Development

Collaboration

Project Management

Education

Ph.D. in Pharmacology

Ph.D. in Immunology

Ph.D. in Oncology

Ph.D. in Cell Biology

Tools

3D Cellular Models

Functional Genomics Platforms

Job description

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Senior Director Pharmacology, London (Hammersmith)

Client:

Discover International

Location:

London (Hammersmith), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

This is an exciting new position for a Biotech company based out of London, looking to strengthen the senior leadership team and scientific expertise by bringing onboard a Senior Director for Pharmacology to oversee all aspects of preclinical development for biologic and small molecule drug candidates into clinical development.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead discovery teams by developing preclinical development strategies for drug candidates.
2. Team up with scientists and external collaborators to develop preclinical screening strategies for discovery programs, which will include developing and optimizing new assays.
3. Lead cross-functional discovery teams.
4. Oversee and contribute to the preparation of preclinical sections of regulatory documents.
5. Integrate and optimize automation strategies.
6. Partner with the team to integrate analysis pipelines for cellular- and patient-derived data sets.
7. Establish and manage timelines, budgets, and resources for preclinical programs.

Requirements:

1. Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Immunology, Oncology, Cell Biology or related field.
2. 10+ years of drug development experience.
3. Extensive experience in preclinical development.
4. Experience in leading discovery project teams to advance programs from early discovery to candidate selection and IND submission.
5. Extensive knowledge of preclinical development processes, including pharmacology, toxicology, PK/PD, and translational science.
6. Hands-on experience working with 3D cellular or tissue models to support discovery efforts.
7. Expertise in developing assays to support biologic and small molecule screening, including functional genomics-based target validation platforms.
8. Proven experience managing CROs and external collaborations.
9. Strong leadership and team-building capabilities, including experience managing other managers and influencing C-Suite leaders.