Site Head, Managing Director and VP, Head of Omics Technologies (m/f/d)
Core
Lead global omics-driven drug discovery and serve as Site Head/Managing Director for GSK's Heidelberg research facility.
Role type
Principal scientific leader (Site Head, Managing Director, VP)
Builds
Next-generation omics capabilities (genomics, proteomics, spatial biology, computational biology) for target discovery and validation.
Domain
Biopharma / Drug Discovery / Omics Technologies
Deliverable
production ML models | research | client delivery
Required skills
PhD in omics/biology, international scientific reputation, deep omics expertise, drug discovery experience, large team leadership, strategic influence, executive presence
Preferred skills
Pharma R&D leadership, technology platform leadership, site leadership, Managing Director experience, corporate governance, talent development, international leadership
Technologies
Genomics, proteomics, spatial omics, single-cell technologies, epigenomics, metabolomics, AI-enabled data integration
Responsibilities
Define and execute long-term scientific strategy for omics technologies; Lead a global organization of ~75 scientists; Drive application of cutting-edge omics capabilities to accelerate target discovery; Champion translation of omics insights into pipeline decisions; Maintain external scientific presence; Build and inspire high-performing scientific teams; Serve as Site Head for Heidelberg facility (~100 employees); Serve as Managing Director of Cellzome GmbH with governance and financial oversight
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship
