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Poste

An exciting opportunity awaits talented individuals as our client, a rapidly growing CRO, is currently seeking a dynamic and driven Senior Director of Cutting-Edge Technologies to join their esteemed Research Services Business Unit. With a proven background in contributing to multidisciplinary drug discovery teams, this role offers a pivotal position in shaping and advancing our client’s drug discovery services.

As the Senior Director of Cutting-Edge Technologies, you will be at the helm of scientific services and initiatives within the Division, collaborating with Associate Directors overseeing departments such as Biophysics, Protein Science, Structural Biology, DNA-Encoded Libraries, and Compound Management and reporting directly to the Head of the Business Unit.

With a comprehensive understanding of the Division’s activities, you will implement our client’s strategic plan, while evaluating and endorsing strategies for capacity enhancement to fortify and expand the Division’s services. Working closely with the Business Development Director, you will play a vital role in driving the company’s growth and success.

Missions 

  • Lead the Cutting-Edge Technologies Division – 4 departments / 70 scientists / multisite – within the Research Services Business Unit
  • Reviewing the business of the Division and performing regular evaluation of projects and departments activities
  • Oversight and guidance to Associate Directors
  • Prioritization and validation of strategic decisions such as staffing needs and recruitment, investments, launch of new R&D projects
  • Approve budgets and expenses
  • Ensure high quality work and reporting from all teams
  • Ensure efficient and consistent processes are maintained and implemented within the division in accordance with internal company guidelines
  • Evaluate opportunities for new technologies and initiate the implementation of new scientific initiatives
  • Follow the promotion of new services for existing and new clients
  • Managing the functioning of the Division and interactions within it
  • Participation in the life of the Business Unit and the company
  • Interact with key account customers/partners
  • Participate in Steering Committees for major collaborations
  • Represent the organization to industry groups, partners, key customers, public authorities

Profil

  • PhD (Master’s degree) in chemistry, biochemistry, structural biology, biophysics or a related discipline
  • 15+ years relevant experience in a contract research organization (CRO), biotechnology, or pharmaceutical environment, including staff management and development, and financial responsibility (budgets and turnover)
  • Experience in collaborating and out-sourced CRO activities and demonstrated abilities in analytical, quantitative, and critical thinking
  • Ability to handle multiple projects, meet deadlines and make executive level decisions
  • Proven ability to work in a dynamic, team-oriented and deadline driven environment
  • Proficient project management with strong problem-solving skills
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on multidisciplinary teams

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