Director of Research

To advance the discovery portfolio from candidate selection into first-in-human studies, the full-time salaried Director of Research will support strategic and operational management of research activities, focusing on pharmacology while collaborating with multiple functions within the company. Key responsibilities Manage and support a team of internal individuals and external vendors to enhance research operations Set scientific vision and operational strategy for pharmacology, ensuring robust data packages for pipeline progression Provide end-to-end operational leadership for in vivo studies, including experimental design, CRO selection, and data interpretation Required qualifications PhD in a scientific or healthcare discipline Minimum of 8+ years of experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry with a focus on oncology drug discovery and development Solid understanding of drug discovery and clinical development inter-dependencies, including pharmacology and toxicology Demonstrated leadership and project management skills Strong interpersonal skills to develop relationships with key stakeholders across the company