Associate Director- Cellular Pharmacology
Associate Director- Cellular Pharmacology
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About the role:
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our Cellular Pharmacology department as an Associate Director at our Glasgow office. This is a fulltime onsite position.
The Associate Directors primary responsibility will be to lead and support the cell biology team but they will also play a key role in operational and leadership responsibilities across the department. Reporting to the Director of Cellular Pharmacology they will support key decisionmaking to drive scientific excellence and shape the strategic direction of the department.
Expert knowledge of cellular pharmacology and its role in integrated drug discovery is essential as this role will provide technical oversight across the cell biology team and give scientific guidance and mentorship to project teams.
Experience in directing cellbased assays cell line generation and receptor biology is a must along with expertise in a range of technical and functional/therapeutic areas. Experience in GPCR research would be highly desirable.
This is a great opportunity for a scientist with significant relevant experience looking to step up into a senior leadership role and make a direct impact or for an existing Associate Director seeking to join a global CRO working on exciting highimpact projects.
Were looking for someone with a creative forwardthinking mindset capable of driving innovative solutions and strategies. A strong team player they will value and foster collaboration and have a track record of getting the best out of their team driving exceptional results while demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Providing strong technical oversight across all work carried out within the cell biology team may have some lab presence but will also have other significant nonlabbased roles and responsibilities.
- Developing a strategy for growth and development of the cell biology team including capability build strategy.
- Involved in client project initiation and retention and/or pitching for new business.
- Scheduling of longterm workplans over agreed timelines to ensure the objectives of the team(s) are met.
- Successfully aligning instrumental capacity with business resource and project proposals.
- Responsible for coordinating delivery of highquality scientific data interpretation and provides project direction to project teams together with the alignment of extended scientific disciplines within setting.
- Identifying areas for operational and process improvement/ efficiencies/ expansion to provide a scalable structure for future Departmental growth.
- Interaction with and influence of key stakeholders across the senior management level of the company.
- Line management duties (multiple direct reports PS level and below) takes a leading role in resource management recruitment and the development of scientists within the team.
Skills and Qualifications:
- PhD in relevant discipline (Cell Line Biology) or equivalent with Drug Discovery experience in industry and/or relevant Postdoc.
- Strong technical insights and troubleshooting in cellbased assays cell line generation and receptor biology work.
- Experience of senior level interaction with key stakeholders including report writing and presentation of findings to both scientific and nonscientific audiences.
- Significant experience of multistream allocation of work to others and project leadership.
- Projectwide assessment of resources timescales and progress including finalisation of quotes.
- Significant experience of performance management appraisal and identification of others operational training and development needs including mentoring training others and transferring knowledge (written and verbal).
- Considerable experience of providing strategic input into operational activities improving processes/efficiencies and supporting growth.
- Demonstrable exceptional scientific expertise and contribution across several therapeutic areas.
- A proven track record in positive support engagement and influencing skills at senior management level.
Here at Sygnature Discovery we take pride in offering an excellent training and benefits package. As a valued employee you will be entitled to:
- 25 days annual leave (rising with service) plus bank holidays and buy/sell scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme and mental health first aiders
- Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
- Sygnature Group Pension Scheme
- 1 paid volunteer day per year
- A host of flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle
Why Sygnature Discovery
At Sygnature Discovery we embody excellence in everything we do. From pioneering research to groundbreaking discoveries we set the standard for scientific innovation. But its collaboration that truly defines us. Across continents and disciplines we unite to solve complex challenges driven by a shared passion for improving lives worldwide.
We understand the importance of creating a work environment that empowers you to thrive. Thats why we have fostered a culture of collaboration and support providing pathways for both professional and personal development. This includes a diverse range of bespoke training and development designed to accelerate both your personal and career growth.
We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion throughout our organisation. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds ethnicity gender identity sexual orientation disability neurodiversity age family or parental status beliefs nationalities and religions. We strive to cultivate an inclusive environment where all our colleagues feel empowered to bring their true selves to work.
If youre interested in joining a company that places people at the heart of its business please submit your application as soon as possible as we will be interviewing on an ongoing basis.
If you have any questions or need further information please contact the Talent Acquisition team at.Please do not submit your application to this email address.
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