Senior Director, Discovery Sciences & Technologies
Core
Provide strategic and scientific leadership in assay development, high-throughput screening, and advanced drug discovery technologies to enable target validation, lead generation, and progression of programs.
Role type
Senior Director, Discovery Sciences & Technologies
Builds
Biochemical, biophysical, and cellular pharmacology assays across all therapeutic areas and modalities
Domain
Pharmaceutical drug discovery (small molecules, biologics, heterobifunctional modalities)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
protein–ligand interactions, biophysical technologies, cell-based technologies, assay development, high-throughput screening, lead optimization, mass spectrometry, covalent inhibitors, degrader modalities, team leadership, matrixed organization navigation
Preferred skills
novel assay platforms, automation, data analytics, innovative screening methodologies, in-licensing, partnerships, strategic collaborations
Technologies
mass spectrometry, automation, data analytics
Responsibilities
Lead and inspire a high-performing team responsible for developing biochemical, biophysical, and cellular pharmacology assays; Establish and execute assay and screening strategies that enable target discovery, hit identification, and lead optimization; Apply and integrate diverse biophysical and cellular approaches to drive deep mechanistic understanding of target engagement; Drive the adoption and internal development of next-generation lead-generation technologies; Evaluate and influence external technologies, platforms, and innovations in support of in-licensing and partnerships; Provide clear scientific direction, critical data interpretation, and decision support at project teams and governance forums; Manage resources effectively across multiple concurrent programs to ensure efficient progression of programs
Seniority
Senior Director, strategic leadership & mentorship