For an innovative and visionary start-up firm developing new therapeutics in oncology, we are looking for a Head of Pharmacology (f/m/d) for strengthening the management team.
IHRE AUFGABEN
You lead and direct complete drug discovery projects (from HTS, to hit-to-lead, target identification, lead optimization, candidate selection and preclinical charaterization, defining of TPPs...)
You plan and initiate in vitro and in vivo cancer pharmacological and PK/PD studies for candidate selection and optimization
You evaluate the according studies and design screening cascades
You supervise external safety assessment studies according to regulatory guidelines and scientific demand
You lead and manage external collaborations with CROs and other partners
You keep track and define timelines, objectives, and other milestones
You are a significant part of the company's management team
IHR PROFIL
PhD in natural sciences, ideally biology, pharmacology, or medicine
Professional experience in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry in drug discovery, preclinical, and drug development
Profound knowledge in cancer biology / oncology
Experience in designing and conducting in vitro and in vivo studies for PK/PD assessments, target / candidate profiling and optimization
Extensive experience with regulatory PK/PD and safety requirements for pharmaceuticals
Can-Do hands-on mentality
Excellent communication skills (English fluent, German is a bonus)
Agility and flexibility to work in a fast-moving and dynamic start-up environment