Strategic Discovery Project Leader

WISE Campaign; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare and pharmaceutical company is seeking a highly experienced Project Leader to manage drug discovery projects in Stevenage, UK. This permanent, full-time role requires a candidate with a PhD or equivalent in a scientific discipline, significant drug discovery experience, and a proven track record in project leadership. Responsibilities include leading multidisciplinary teams, defining validation strategies, and ensuring data-driven decisions to progress the discovery process effectively. The role offers an opportunity to impact the future of drug development in an innovative environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Qualifications

• Significant years of drug discovery experience.
• Extensive project leadership experience evidenced by delivering clinical candidates.
• Demonstrable ability to influence in a matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the discovery project from target validation.
• Define and execute the target validation and lead optimization strategies.
• Lead and inspire multidisciplinary project teams.

Skills

Drug discovery experience

Project leadership

Ability to influence

Team collaboration

Education

PhD, MD, MSc, or BSc in a scientific discipline

Job description

A healthcare and pharmaceutical company is seeking a highly experienced Project Leader to manage drug discovery projects in Stevenage, UK. This permanent, full-time role requires a candidate with a PhD or equivalent in a scientific discipline, significant drug discovery experience, and a proven track record in project leadership. Responsibilities include leading multidisciplinary teams, defining validation strategies, and ensuring data-driven decisions to progress the discovery process effectively. The role offers an opportunity to impact the future of drug development in an innovative environment.