Director - Targeted Protein Degradation
Core
Define and execute a long-term scientific vision for targeted protein degradation and proximity-based therapeutics, building next-generation capabilities to unlock transformative medicines for patients.
Role type
Director of Targeted Protein Degradation (Scientific Leadership)
Builds
Next-generation capabilities in chemical biology, proteomics, functional genomics, structural biology, computational biology, and AI-enabled approaches for drug discovery.
Domain
Biotechnology / Oncology / Inflammation / General Medicine / Rare Disease / Chemical Biology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | research
Required skills
Targeted protein degradation, chemical biology, molecular glues, E3 ligase biology, chemical proteomics, structural biology, translational pharmacology, strategic planning, organizational transformation, external collaboration, team leadership, resource allocation.
Preferred skills
PhD in Chemical Biology/Biochemistry/Molecular Biology/Pharmacology/Medicinal Chemistry, recognized scientific leader in TPD, deep understanding of induced proximity biology, experience with AI in drug discovery, strategic external collaborations.
Technologies
AI, machine learning, computational biology, structural biology tools, chemical proteomics platforms.
Responsibilities
Define and execute scientific strategy for TPD, build multidisciplinary teams, establish scalable scientific workflows, drive innovation in degrader modalities, partner with therapeutic areas and research functions, represent the organization in executive forums.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & team building