Executive Director, Translational Research
Exscientia
- Wien
- Unbefristet
- Vollzeit
- Establish translational strategies comprising preclinical data generation and clinical biomarker programmes at the pipeline and project level.
- Oversee the development and validation of translational models which are more clinically relevant than conventional cell lines, mouse models and organoids.
- Work with individual translational project leads to ensure efficient implementation of all key deliverables.
- Maximise value generation by liaising closely with Regulatory, Policy, BD&L, business unit colleagues and key leadership within Compound Development teams.
- Ensure learnings and best practices are shared across R&D. Establish a high performance culture characterised by the highest scientific standards, innovation and collaboration.
- Enable and develop your team to realise their full potential.
- MD or PhD in Biological Sciences plus 10+ years of R&D experience in the pharmaceutical industry working at the interface of preclinical and clinical research in oncology.
- Deep understanding of drug discovery, drug development, and cancer biology as the focus is on discovery and early development with tumour cell intrinsic targets.
- Strategic mindset and proven ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects simultaneously to ensure high quality, on-time, on-target, and within budget delivery of set objectives.
- Excellent leadership skills with experience leading interdisciplinary teams and direct reports, enabling employees to perform at their best with ability to resolve conflict in a constructive manner.
- Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity to align a drug development program with preclinical research activities.
- Ability to integrate and create scientific content and strategy for impactful communication with senior management.
- Experience in clinical biomarker discovery and their application in clinical trials is a plus.
- Experience with the development of complex translational models, work with primary tissues and/or single cell analysis techniques and the analysis of single cell data is a bonus.
- Work together to make a positive contribution to patients by revolutionising the pharmaceutical industry through AI-driven discovery.
- Kick-start or further grow your career - we'll provide the opportunity to acquire valuable skills, work on problems that matter, and learn from world-class technological and scientific leaders.
- A highly competitive compensation package in accordance with the Austrian collective bargaining agreement, starting from 140,000-€ gross per year. We will agree an attractive package and overpayment based on your background and previous work experience.
- Our team's health and well-being is important to us, so we offer a generous holiday allowance plus wellbeing and mindfulness support.
- We offer daily lunch, regular team events and lots of opportunities for casual networking.
- Opportunity to join an inclusive, collaborative and intellectually stimulating culture
- Hear from our team why they enjoy working with us