Drug Discovery Project Leader II – Small Molecule
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Drug discovery project leader advancing clinical candidates for Eurofins Scientific’s life sciences testing and CRO services. Leading integrated, client-driven programs from target validation through IND-enabling development.
Responsibilities:
- Lead high-impact drug discovery programs from target validation through candidate selection
- Advance compounds into clinical development across Oncology, Inflammation, Neuroscience, Metabolism, and Infectious Diseases
- Build and lead cross-functional project teams involving Eurofins Discovery scientists and client partners
- Design, plan, and execute end-to-end discovery strategies
- Consult with clients on requirements and help prepare and deliver integrated drug discovery and IND-enabling proposals
- Design screening cascades and workflows with clients, stakeholders, experts, and pricing teams
- Drive project progress across relevant sites to ensure timely data delivery, milestones, and productive client relationships
- Interpret integrated discovery data, support swift decisions, identify risks, and help achieve timelines and budgets
- Act as the key scientific contact in regular client communications
- Develop resourcing and budget plans
- Maintain understanding of Eurofins Discovery and Eurofins Biopharma Services capabilities and capacity
- Communicate project status and issues to management and stakeholders through meetings and key documents
- Interact with clients, industry peers, and suppliers, including customer and client visits
- Prepare and facilitate post-project evaluations and share lessons learned
- Provide scientific and strategic guidance during IND-enabling stages, including study packages, multidisciplinary data interpretation, risk identification, proposal design, cross-functional coordination, and evidence-based progression decisions
Requirements:
- Expert user of on-line project and data-management tools (i.e. SharePoint)
- Background in Medicinal Chemistry, Biology or DMPK
- More than 10 years in the industry covering different therapeutic areas and project phases across multiple target classes and gene families
- Track record of leading teams and delivering multiple clinical candidates
- Demonstrated understanding of medicinal chemistry, biology, ADME/DMPK, bioanalysis, in vivo pharmacology, toxicology, and CMC within an integrated drug discovery program
- Higher degree (MSc or PhD) or equivalent in biological sciences or relevant subject
- At least 10 years’ experience of drug discovery project leadership in industry
- Therapeutic area expertise such as oncology, CNS, metabolism, or immuno-oncology
- Strong project planning, leadership, negotiation and communication skills
- Excellent organization, communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team; self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
- Resides in CST or EST time zones
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, and comply with company policies
- Advanced computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, PowerPoint, project management software, Microsoft Project, and AI tools
- Ability to travel 10% of the time
Benefits:
- Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Full-time Monday-Friday schedule, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., with overtime as needed
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