Associate Director - Global Medicinal Chemistry

The Position

We are looking for a dedicated and inspiring leader for the role of Associate Director in Global Medicinal Chemistry located in Biberach. This position offers the opportunity to join a collaborative and innovative team, working on groundbreaking projects to shape the future of our NCE delivery pipeline. You will play a key role in advancing therapies for challenging disease targets in Immunology and Respiratory (I&R), leveraging cutting-edge modalities.

Tasks & Responsibilities

1. In your new role, you will be a role model for team science, setting scientific priorities and developing a group of up to eight Research/Senior/Principal Scientists and their laboratories.
2. You will achieve scientific breakthroughs and advance the I&R portfolio with a special focus on the area of new indications.
3. Furthermore, you will be responsible for hiring, mentoring and promoting scientists in the department and the organization.
4. You will lead and drive global strategic initiatives through a strong internal network.
5. In addition, you will be an active part of design teams and contribute to impactful, yet resource-efficient design strategies.
6. Together with the section head manager, you will be responsible for managing and allocating resources according to project needs.

Requirements

1. PhD in synthetic organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry or similar
2. Longstanding experience in the industry (biotech or big pharma) with a leadership position
3. Experience in the field of novel therapeutic modalities is an advantage
4. Extensive track record in innovation, demonstrated by milestone transitions, patents and impactful publications
5. Proven ability in cooperation and team leadership across functions and effectively lead teams, to motivate and inspire others
6. Fluency in English; German is an advantage

Ready to contact us?

If you have any questions about the job posting or process, please contact our HR Direct Team, Tel: +49 (0) 6132 77-3330 or via mail:

Recruitment Process:

1. Step 1: Online application – application deadline is April 3, 2025.
2. Step 2: Virtual meeting mid of April 2025
3. Step 3: On-site interviews end of April 2025

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