Global Head - Small Molecule In Vitro Pharmacology (Automation)
Core
Lead global strategy and operations for small molecule in vitro pharmacology, driving assay capabilities, automation, and translational decision-making for drug discovery.
Role type
Senior IC/Lead scientist (Head of Function)
Builds
Automated, AI-integrated drug discovery platform and global in vitro pharmacology function
Domain
Pharmaceutical R&D, Small Molecule Drug Discovery, In Vitro Pharmacology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Global strategic leadership, in vitro pharmacology expertise, assay design and validation, automation and informatics, quantitative dose response analysis, team building and mentorship, budget management, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
IND enabling program experience, biophysical modalities (HCS, TR-FRET, SPR, BLI), advanced analytics and machine learning, therapeutic area expertise (oncology, neuroscience, immunology), organizational change management
Technologies
High content imaging, TR-FRET, SPR, BLI, automation platforms, data pipelines
Responsibilities
Define global IVP strategy aligned with R&D priorities; lead distributed teams of directors, managers, and scientists; establish assay standards and operational excellence for HTS and hit triage; integrate quantitative pharmacology readouts for candidate selection; lead technology scouting and implementation for AI-leveraged capabilities; manage budget and resource allocation; represent the company externally at alliances and conferences.
Seniority
Executive/Head level, global scope