Director, Discovery Research Scientific Insights
Core
Senior scientific and strategic partner providing rapid assessment, portfolio insight, and decision-ready recommendations on high-priority research, partnerships, and executive matters for Discovery Research leadership.
Role type
Director, Discovery Research Scientific Insights
Builds
Strategic recommendations and executive communications for drug discovery portfolio and external partnerships
Domain
Pharmaceutical R&D / Drug Discovery
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Drug discovery continuum expertise, external opportunity evaluation, executive-level scientific communication, cross-functional alignment, strategic thinking, risk assessment, portfolio management, scientific judgment, ambiguity navigation, therapeutic area knowledge
Preferred skills
PhD in relevant scientific discipline, experience with IND-enabling and early clinical development, experience in high-stakes scientific communications
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Partner with senior leadership on high-priority scientific and portfolio matters; Question and advise the business on complex scientific issues; Assess urgent scientific questions by framing issues and synthesizing recommendations; Evaluate external research opportunities for rationale, feasibility, and strategic fit; Translate complex scientific information into concise decision-ready summaries; Maintain visibility across external partnerships and program milestones; Drive cross-functional alignment to surface risks and opportunities; Support time-sensitive leadership communications with scientifically sound content; Anticipate emerging issues and develop options for timely decisions
Seniority
Director, strategic partner & hands-on IC