Director, Preclinical Research and Development
Core
Lead multiple preclinical programs from early discovery to IND-enabled drug candidates, translating therapeutic concepts into new drug candidates.
Role type
Director, Preclinical R&D
Builds
New drug candidates for corporate pipeline
Domain
Pharmaceutical R&D, Small molecule drug development
Required skills
Preclinical development management, IND submission experience, In vitro experiment design, In vivo animal study design, Pharmacology analysis, Project budget management, Vendor/Contractor management, Regulatory knowledge, Medicinal chemistry knowledge
Preferred skills
Strategic thinking, Problem solving, Cross-functional collaboration, Intellectual property generation
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Manage projects from early discovery to Phase 1 ready candidates, Design and manage in vitro experiments for pharmacology characterization, Design in vivo studies in rodents and large animals for PK/PD/toxicology, Analyze preclinical data and adjust development efforts, Manage project budgets and vendor onboarding, Prepare presentations for senior leadership, Partner on IP generation and fundraising
Seniority
Director, Management