Director Computational and Data Sciences

Syngene International; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 9,000,000 - 14,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Syngene International in Bengaluru seeks a Director, Computational & Data Sciences to lead strategic CDS capabilities, accelerate AI-enabled drug discovery, and partner with Discovery, Development, Manufacturing and IT. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, drive client engagements, and advance data governance and responsible AI practices.

The role reports to the Head of CDS, requires 15 years in pharma/CRO, a PhD, and a proven track record delivering complex AI programs in a data-driven,

Qualifications

• 15 years of relevant experience in pharma or CRO/CDMO environments.
• Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary scientific and technical teams.
• Track record of delivering complex scientific and AI programs.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute long-term strategy for Computational & Data Sciences.
• Translate business objectives into scalable scientific, digital and AI initiatives.
• Lead delivery of high-impact CDS programs across discovery, development and manufacturing.
• Engage with clients to ensure scientific rigor and value delivery.
• Build, mentor and retain high-performing multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Leadership of multidisciplinary teams

Global stakeholder management

AI program delivery

Strategic clinical data science

Education

Ph.D. / Post Doc in related field (biology, chemistry, bioinformatics, cheminformatics, data sciences)

Job description

Job Description

Designation: Director, Computational and Data Sciences

Date

29 Sept 2026

Location

Bangalore, KA, IN, 560100

Division

Discovery Services

Job Location

Bengaluru, India

Reporting to

Head, Computational and Data Sciences

Job Grade

3

The Company

Syngene International Ltd. (BSE: 539268, NSE: SYNGENE, ISIN: INE398R01022), is an integrated research, development, and manufacturing solutions company serving the global pharmaceutical, biotechnology, nutrition, animal health, consumer goods, and specialty chemical sectors. Syngene’s 4500+ scientists offer both the skills and capacity to deliver great science, robust data management and IP security, and quality manufacturing at speed, to improve time-to-market and lower the cost of innovation. With a combination of 1.9 Mn sq ft of specialist discovery, development and manufacturing facilities, as well as dedicated research facilities for Amgen, Baxter, Bristol-Myers Squibb and Herbalife, Syngene works with biotech companies pursuing leading edge science as well as multinationals including GSK and Merck KGaA.

The Role

The Director, Computational & Data Sciences (CDS), will lead one or more strategic capability areas within CDS and play a key leadership role in advancing Syngene's vision of becoming a data-driven, AI-enabled scientific organisation. The role is responsible for building scientific and digital capabilities that accelerate drug discovery and development, enhance client value, and drive operational excellence across the R&D value chain. The incumbent will be responsible for a multidisciplinary team spanning computational sciences, research informatics and data sciences while partnering closely with Discovery, Development, Manufacturing, IT and Commercial functions. The role will have direct client engagement that focuses on scientific rigor and agility in achieving client aims through leveraging computational and data sciences. Finally, the role will promote and develop within all Computational and Data Sciences colleagues best practices with respect to Safety, Quality, Integrity, and Compliance (SQIC).

Key Result Areas

• Partner with the Head CDS to define and execute the long-term strategy for Computational & Data Sciences.
• Translate business objectives into scalable scientific, digital and AI initiatives.
• Identify emerging technologies, scientific trends and market opportunities relevant to Syngene and its clients.
• Drive adoption of advanced analytics, artificial intelligence and computational approaches across research and development functions.
• Lead delivery of high-impact computational and data science programs across discovery, development and manufacturing.
• Provide scientific oversight for projects involving bioinformatics, cheminformatics, machine learning, AI and scientific computing.
• Ensure methodological rigor, reproducibility and scientific excellence across all deliverables.
• Act as a scientific and technical leader for strategic client engagements.
• Support business development activities, proposals, capability presentations and solution design.
• Build differentiated service offerings that leverage data science, AI and computational expertise.
• Develop trusted relationships with scientific leaders within client organisations.
• Contribute to revenue growth, margin expansion and client retention objectives.
• Build, mentor and retain high-performing multidisciplinary teams.
• Represent CDS in leadership reviews, strategic planning sessions and client interactions.
• Serve as an ambassador for data-driven decision making across the enterprise.
• Uphold Syngene's values of Safety, Quality, Integrity and Compliance.
• Ensure adherence to data governance, security, privacy and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a strong culture of responsible AI and ethical use of data.
• Support EHSS initiatives and organisational compliance programmes.

Education

• Ph.D. / Post Doc in a related field (biology, chemistry, bioinformatics, cheminformatics, data sciences)

Industry Experience

• 15 years of relevant experience in either pharma or CRO/CDMO organizations.
• Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary scientific and technical teams.
• Track record of delivering complex scientific, AI programs.
• Experience managing global stakeholders and client-facing engagements.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical R&D and scientific workflows

Other Competencies Required For The Role

• Excellent people skills with extensive experience in leading change, and proven ability to instill a culture of collaboration.
• Strong customer and service delivery mindset with a proven track record in delivering business growth.
• High degree of results orientation with a track record of growth and delivering against targets.
• Well networked and strong industry knowledge.
• Confident and well-practiced language and interpersonal skills
• Impeccable ethics and integrity along with an exposure to a multi-cultural work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Syngene to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation or local law. In addition, Syngene will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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