Our client is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. They have asked us to assist them in a search for a Head of Hematology Discovery.  

Major tasks and responsibilities include:

• Implements and analyzes in vivo and in vitro experimental studies to advance red blood cell platform and pipelines.
• Leads product-focused discovery products from ideation through early clinical development.
• Contributes to experiment design, troubleshooting, and scientific discussions.
• Leads one or more research discovery programs.
• Provides strategic and technical leadership to the research platform and drug research programs and initiatives.
• Manages timelines, milestones, and program objectives.
• Establishes and maintains partnerships to ensure strategic alignment, sharing of best practices, standardization, and visibility to the performance of the organization.
• Oversees the development of optimal target validation strategy, running assays, and data analysis.
• Collaborates with senior leadership and makes key contributions to the company’s overall scientific strategy.
• Provides business and strategic perspective to translate corporate vision into R&D milestones. Motivates the research team to deliver on the corporate goals.
• Extends and diversifies internal capabilities through interaction with CROs as well as external industry and academic collaborators.
• Develops a highly collaborative team with an innovative, results-oriented mindset.
• Supervises, mentors, and guides team members.

We seek candidates with the following qualifications:

• A PhD in biology or relevant discipline is required.
• Must have significant experience in a research environment in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry or academia.
• A demonstrated application of expertise in red blood cell biology is required.
• Must have broad exposure to drug discovery research and preclinical development with an understanding of the complex interface between research and clinical development.
• Pharmacology experience is preferred.
• Must understand basic laboratory techniques that include cell culture, flow cytometry, and molecular biology.
• Must be familiar with the key medical/scientific experts within the therapeutic field.
• Must have a successful track record in drug discovery research in leading teams and in delivering drug candidates for development.
• The ability to provide novel, innovative solutions to challenging problems is required. Must have the desire to learn and tackle new challenges and initiatives.
• Must be proficient in aligning and building teams to accomplish a collective goal.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively.

 
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