Remote Drug Discovery Strategy Leader

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 3.316.000 - 4.311.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Executive pay

Stock options

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Leadership training

Remote work

Autonomy

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Drug Discovery Scientist to spearhead the company’s remote R&D division. You will define strategy, guide multidisciplinary teams, and drive targets from discovery through early development in a fully remote setting.

The role demands a PhD with 8+ years in drug discovery, leadership excellence, and a track record of strategic science and cross-functional collaboration. Competitive executive compensation and equity are offered.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field with strong publication record.
• Minimum 8 years in drug discovery within pharma/biotech.
• Proven ability to lead discovery programs and manage scientific teams.

Aufgaben

• Lead and mentor a team of scientists in target identification, validation and hit-to-lead programs.
• Develop and refine the drug discovery strategy aligned with therapeutic goals.
• Oversee complex biological assays to assess compound efficacy and mechanism.
• Collaborate with external partners, academia and CROs to advance projects.
• Ensure robust documentation and contribute to IP and regulatory submissions.
• Present progress and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Remote team management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Project leadership

Ausbildung

PhD in Pharmacology/Biochemistry/Molecular Biology

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Drug Discovery Scientist to spearhead the company’s remote R&D division. You will define strategy, guide multidisciplinary teams, and drive targets from discovery through early development in a fully remote setting.

The role demands a PhD with 8+ years in drug discovery, leadership excellence, and a track record of strategic science and cross-functional collaboration. Competitive executive compensation and equity are offered.