Your new company
You will be joining an exciting biotech developing a number of innovative therapies currently expanding their team as they move their lead asset from Phase 1 into Phase 2 trials.
They have a hybrid working set up and a highly collaborative and high-performing atmosphere, with an experienced team who have a background in biotech and a Board that includes ex-C-suite members of top global pharma companies.
Your new role
You will be taking a senior, strategic position within the company leading the company's preclinical and non-clinical R&D efforts to support the development of medicines both in the clinic and in pre-clinical discovery and development.
This is a permanent position, with a hybrid working arrangement, requiring some time on-site at the company's offices in London, though there is a strong flexible working arrangement in place.
Main responsibilities will include:
- Lead and manage the Preclinical Research and Discovery strategy for the main asset and pipeline programs, with expert input.
- Supervise daily activities, team, and budget for Preclinical Research and Discovery, including contingency planning.
- Develop and implement a variety of research strategies to support the company's R&D efforts.
- Lead the production of pharmacology data to support the development of multiple assets.
- Coordinate with third parties, including CROs, development/commercial partners, and academic centres, to execute the strategy.
- Oversee Preclinical submissions and interactions with regulatory agencies such as the FDA, MHRA, EMA, etc.
- Work with Clinical Development and Intellectual Property teams to provide non-clinical pharmacology expertise and identify IP opportunities.
- Ensure preclinical studies comply with SOPs, regulatory guidelines, and ICH requirements, maintaining GxP and H&S standards through relevant training.
What you'll need to succeed
As well as strong communication and interpersonal skills, you should have:
- BSc, MSc or Advanced Degree (eg PhD, PharmD, etc) in Pharmacology or a related scientific discipline such as Biology (or equivalent experience) other appropriate scientific discipline
- Significant track record driving Preclinical / Non-clinical research within a pharmaceutical, biotech or CRO company
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidelines pertinent to preclinical drug development and pharmaceutical drug development
- Strong understanding / experience within CNS / neuro disease, ideally gained from hands-on experience working on / leading drug discovery and development programmes in this area
- The ability to relay complex information to both internal stakeholders and external collaborators
- A track record of leading research programmes, teams and projects, ideally including budget and/or CapEx / OpEx spend
- Good people leadership, either as a direct line manager or within a matrix set-up
- Experience developing and implementing research strategies
What you'll get in return
A generous salary and package, as well as the chance to make a real impact on patients and the ability to steer the direction of the company's R&D efforts.
There will also be plenty of opportunities for further progression as the company continues to grow.
What you need to do now
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