VP Inflammation & Immunology (all genders)
VP Inflammation & Immunology (all genders)
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Job Description
The Head of Inflammation & Immunology (I&I) is a senior scientific and strategic leadership role responsible for shaping and executing the R&D strategy within the I&I therapeutic area. Reporting to the Head of Therapeutic Areas this role drives innovation identifies high-impact opportunities and steers cross-functional efforts to build a competitive and differentiated pipeline. The role operates in a matrix environment influencing internal and external stakeholders to position Evotec as a leader in the field.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Scientific Direction
Define and lead the scientific strategy for the therapeutic area aligned with Evotecs R&D and business objectives.
Identify emerging opportunities based on scientific trends competitive landscape and unmet medical needs.
Champion the therapeutic areas vision internally and externally ensuring scientific excellence and innovation.
Own the R&D budget and ROI for the therapeutic area including internal projects and strategic collaborations.
Prioritize and oversee early-stage R&D initiatives from target identification to preclinical development.
Provide scientific leadership and collaborate with Operations Key Account Management and Business Development to identify shape and convert R&D projects into partnerships.
Represent Evotecs expertise at customer events scientific conferences consortia and in peer-reviewed publications.
Knowledge & Experience
PhD or equivalent in a relevant life science discipline
Minimum 10 years of experience with solid strategical and technical understanding of the pharma R&D value chain and project deliverables with in-depth subject matter expertise in the I&I space
Drug discovery experience from target ID to PDC of at least 10 years exposure to planning of clinical development and trials up to PoCs desirable
Proven track record in progressing discovery-stage programs and strategic collaborations
Experience in licensing partnering and external scientific representation
Strong network and credibility in the I&I field
Skills & Competencies
Strategic and systems thinker with a future-oriented mindset
Strong leadership and influencing skills in a matrix environment
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
Ability to integrate scientific commercial and operational perspectives
Experience in omics data interpretation would be a plus
Skilled in building communities and fostering cross-functional alignment
FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversit Evotec tudie comptences gales toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.
ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy Evotec considers with equal competences all applications including people with disabilities.
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
