Director, Pre-Clinical Biological Sciences & Evidence Development

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ph3Director, Pre-Clinical Biological Sciences Evidence Development /h3 h3Location: Switzerland | Relocation support available /h3 pWe are supporting a global RD organisation in the appointment of a Director, Pre-Clinical Biological Sciences Evidence Development to lead a multidisciplinary team developing scientific evidence to support future product innovation and claim substantiation. /p pThis is a senior scientific leadership position for someone who has built their career in biological research and progressed into leading scientists, research programmes and scientific strategy. /p pThe successful individual does not need to be the technical expert in every discipline.

We are looking for a broad scientific leader capable of guiding specialists across different health territories and experimental approaches. /p h3The role /h3 pYou will lead a team of scientists developing nonclinical research programmes across health territories including neuroscience, oral health, cardiovascular/cardiometabolic and pulmonary/respiratory health. /p pResearch may span in vitro, ex vivo, in vivo and modelling approaches, with responsibility for ensuring the right scientific strategies and studies are developed to address defined research and business needs. /p h3You will: /h3 ul liLead, coach and develop a multidisciplinary team of scientists. /li liDefine and guide nonclinical scientific and evidence-development strategies. /li liGuide research addressing mechanisms, target validation and efficacy. /li liCritically evaluate scientific data, study designs and research strategies. /li liProvide scientific leadership across disciplines and health territories beyond your own original specialism. /li liWork cross-functionally with RD, Innovation, Clinical, Strategy, Portfolio Management and other functions. /li liTranslate complex science into clear recommendations for senior and non-scientific stakeholders. /li liPresent scientific programmes and recommendations to senior leadership and governance groups. /li liCollaborate with internal laboratories and external scientific partners. /li /ul h3What we're looking for /h3 ul liPhD in a relevant biological science. /li li12+ years' post-PhD experience, which may include a combination of postdoctoral and industry experience. /li liIndustry RD experience, ideally within a large organisation; pharmaceutical experience preferred. /li liStrong scientific expertise in at least one relevant health territory: neuroscience, oral health, cardiovascular/cardiometabolic or pulmonary/respiratory health. /li liExperience leading scientific programmes across different disciplines, methodologies and health territories. /li liDirect people-management experience, including coaching and developing scientists. /li liExperience defining scientific strategy rather than solely executing studies. /li liEarlier-career experience personally designing scientific studies. /li liExperience leading research involving in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo approaches, without needing to be an expert in all three. /li liExperience working cross-functionally within a matrix RD environment. /liliStrong critical and strategic thinking. /li liExcellent scientific communication skills, including presenting to senior stakeholders or governance groups. /li /ul h3Particularly valuable /h3 pExperience across multiple relevant health territories and developing scientific evidence against a defined product, claim or business objective would be highly valuable. /p pRelevant backgrounds may include pharmaceutical RD, consumer health, medical nutrition or other health-focused FMCG RD organisations.

Senior CRO scientists may also be considered where they have owned scientific strategy and worked closely with clients' broader development objectives. /p pThis role would particularly suit someone who began their career as a hands-on scientist and has since developed into a broad scientific leader, comfortable guiding specialists and connecting high-quality science with wider innovation and business objectives. /p h3What’s in it for you? /h3 pJoin a large, well-funded global organisation with a strong focus on science, innovation and the development of future products. /p pYou’ll have the opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary scientific team, influence high-profile RD programmes and work across a broad range of health and scientific areas. /p pThe role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with relocation support to Switzerland. /p /p