Head of Pharmacology (m/w/d)

DAS UNTERNEHMEN

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
• Willingness to make a strong impact

BENEFITS

• High-Impact Role
• Ambitious and enthusiastic team
• Excellent working environment