Lead Pharmaceutical Scientist – Drug Discovery Leader

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, North West, South Africa is seeking an experienced Lead Pharmaceutical Scientist to guide drug discovery and formulation development. You will oversee a team of scientists, set research priorities, and drive preclinical studies from our Klerksdorp base.

The role emphasizes designing robust experimental protocols, analyzing complex data, ensuring regulatory compliance, and contributing to strategic R&D initiatives aimed at novel therapies that improve patient health.

Qualifications

• Experience leading pharma R&D teams.
• In-depth knowledge of drug discovery processes.
• Experience with preclinical studies and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee drug discovery initiatives and project portfolios.
• Guide formulation development for candidate drugs.
• Manage preclinical studies and coordinating with cross-functional teams.
• Set research priorities and milestones for R&D programs.
• Design robust experimental protocols and study plans.
• Analyze complex data to inform decision making.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and quality systems.

Skills

Leadership

Drug discovery

Formulation development

Preclinical studies

Experimental design

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, North West, South Africa is seeking an experienced Lead Pharmaceutical Scientist to guide drug discovery and formulation development. You will oversee a team of scientists, set research priorities, and drive preclinical studies from our Klerksdorp base.

The role emphasizes designing robust experimental protocols, analyzing complex data, ensuring regulatory compliance, and contributing to strategic R&D initiatives aimed at novel therapies that improve patient health.