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The role
Position Overview
The Director, Preclinical Research and Development (R&D) will be responsible for translating novel therapeutic concepts into new drug candidates to build the corporate pipeline. This person will lead multiple programs through all phases of preclinical development that spans early compound discovery to IND-enabled drug candidates. Success in this role will require strong collaboration with internal team members and effective management of external contractors across all drug development functions including medicinal chemistry and drug pharmacology.
What you will do
- Manage multiple projects from early preclinical discovery concepts to Phase 1 ready therapeutic candidates
- - Draft short- and long-term project timelines with critical path activities that reach key developmental milestones
- Working with senior team members to support management of the synthesis, characterization and formulation of new therapeutic compounds for preclinical and early clinical testing
What you need
Qualifications
Education: Ph.D. or Pharm.D. in a scientific or engineering discipline.
Experience
- Minimum of 8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical research and development, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role.
- Proven track record in preclinical development of small molecule drugs from early discovery to successful IND submissions
- Experience leading multidisciplinary scientific teams and managing complex preclinical R&D programs
Skills and Competencies
- Strong scientific acumen with a deep understanding of drug development processes for novel small molecule drug candidates
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate therapeutic concepts into developmental candidates
- Problem solving skills with the ability to analyze a problem from multiple perspectives and then select the optimal decision.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and project management skills
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and intellectual property considerations in pharmaceuticals
- Entrepreneurial and self-motivated work style
- Ability to work a hybrid in-office schedule
- Working knowledge of medicinal chemistry to guide the synthesis and characterization of new therapeutic compounds
Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for bonus and equity compensation.
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