Global Head - Small Molecule In Vitro Pharmacology (Automation)
Core
Lead global strategy and operations for small molecule in vitro pharmacology, driving assay capabilities, automation, and translational decision-making for drug discovery.
Role type
Senior IC/Lead scientist (Head of Function)
Builds
Automated, AI-integrated drug discovery platform and global in vitro pharmacology function
Domain
Pharmaceutical R&D, Small Molecule Drug Discovery, In Vitro Pharmacology
Required skills
Global strategic leadership, in vitro pharmacology expertise, assay design and validation, automation and informatics, quantitative dose response analysis, team building and mentorship, budget management, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
IND enabling program experience, biophysical modalities (HCS, TR-FRET, SPR, BLI), advanced analytics and machine learning, therapeutic area expertise (oncology, neuroscience, immunology), organizational change management
Technologies
High content imaging, TR-FRET, SPR, BLI, automation platforms, data pipelines
Responsibilities
Define global IVP strategy aligned with R&D priorities; lead distributed teams of directors, managers, and scientists; establish assay standards and operational excellence for HTS and hit triage; integrate quantitative pharmacology readouts for candidate selection; lead technology scouting and implementation for AI-leveraged capabilities; manage budget and resource allocation; represent the company externally at alliances and conferences.
Seniority
Executive/Head level, global scope