Director, Pharmacology and Cellular Biology - Discovery

Job Description

Director, Pharmacology and Cellular Biology, Boston

Are you ready to embark on an exciting career journey where your expertise in cell biology and preclinical pharmacology can drive groundbreaking discoveries and have a lasting impact on global healthcare?

Our Discovery Quantitative Biosciences (QB) Cell Pharmacology team in Boston is looking for a collaborative and innovative Director to join us. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned expert in pharmacology and drug discovery, responsible for guiding and inspiring a talented local team of 10+ pharmacologists and group leads. Beyond leadership, this role involves building alliances with local therapeutic areas, championing new technologies, and interfacing with our global pharmacology network. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in evolving our pharmacology organization into an industry trailblazer. In this role as a leader in our organization, you will:

• Lead and manage a team of 10+ in vitro cellular pharmacologists and cell pharmacology group leads, providing guidance, mentorship, accountability, and professional development opportunities.

• Collaborate with Biologics, Chemistry, Therapeutic Area and other functional leadership to understand the pharmacology needs of pipeline programs and develop & execute strategies to address them; primarily programs in Immunology, Oncology, Neuroscience and Cardiometabolic disorders.

• Serve as a scientific leader in Boston QB, partnering and aligning it with our global, network-wide organizational objectives, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of drug discovery.

• Represent the QB/Pharmacology function at therapeutic area governance forums, program teams, due diligence exercises and/or cross-functional teams as needed.

• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the QB team, driving the development and adoption of new methodologies and technologies.

• Ensure compliance with company established practices and procedures, including laboratory notebooks, computer files, quality and regulatory guidelines, and safety standards.

• Actively participate in conferences, industry events, and scientific forums to establish strategic alliances that augment the impact at our company and on the broader scientific community.

What you will need:

• A Ph.D. in pharmacology or related discipline with 8+ years of industry experience in drug discovery, or a B.S. or M.Sc. in pharmacology or related discipline with equivalent experience.

• Significant industry experience in leading in vitro research in a drug discovery and development setting.  Familiarity with oncology, immunology, neuroscience or cardiometabolic disorders.

• Required knowledge of laboratory operations, automation, biochemical and cell-based assays, translational models, high throughput screening, compound management, phenotypic screening, imaging, mechanism of action assessments.

• Proven managerial experience with a track record of training, developing talent, and mentoring team members in the field of pharmacology/cell biology and drug discovery.

• Proficiency in complex problem-solving and the ability to influence strategy across organizational boundaries.

• Strong skills in strategic thinking, effective communication, collaboration, balanced risk-taking, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

• The ability to influence teams, departments, and the enterprise, with the ability to work and influence across functional boundaries.

• Excellent communication, presentation and collaboration skills.

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