Preclinical R&D Head

Budapest - Hungary

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our client is an innovative research-driven biopharmaceutical company based in Hungary focused on advancing early-stage drug discovery and development in immunology oncology and CNS. With a strong commitment to scientific excellence and translational research this international company is dedicated to identifying and optimizing novel therapeutic candidates across a range of disease areas. Join them as a Preclinical R&D Head!

What your tasks will be

Shape and implement a forward-thinking drug discovery strategy aligned with the companys long-term vision driving early-stage programs from concept through IND/CTA-enabling phases.
Oversee multidisciplinary research efforts including target validation lead optimization and preclinical pharmacology (e.g. mechanism of action biomarker development in-vivo efficacy and PK/PD studies).
Provide scientific and strategic guidance across modality-specific areas such as medicinal chemistry or biologics optimization integrating cutting-edge technologies like AI-driven tools or automation where relevant.
Manage external collaborations with CROs research institutions and strategic partners to accelerate discovery programs and expand technological capabilities.
Partner cross-functionally with regulatory clinical and manufacturing teams to ensure smooth transition of candidates into development and contribute to regulatory documentation.
Lead and mentor a team of scientists fostering a collaborative research environment grounded in scientific rigor innovation and continuous growth.

What you will need to succeed

Advanced degree (PhD or equivalent) in life sciences such as medicinal chemistry molecular biology pharmacology biochemistry or related.
Over 10 years of experience in early-stage drug discovery and/orpreclinical development including several years in senior scientific leadershipteam leader or project managerial roles.
Demonstrated success in driving small molecule or biologics programs fromhit-to-lead optimization through IND-enabling studies.

This role requires candidates to reside within the European Union

What our partner offers

Hybrid job opportunity with home office: candidates residing outside of Hungary are expected to be present in the Hungarian office/lab 50% of the time.
Other benefits based on common agreement:
- Relocation package to Hungary housing allowance
- Company car
Opportunity at a leading European preclinical stage biotech company

What you need to do now
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Shape and implement a forward-thinking drug discovery strategy aligned with the companys long-term vision driving early-stage programs from concept through IND/CTA-enabling phases.
Oversee multidisciplinary research efforts including target validation lead optimization and preclinical pharmacology (e.g. mechanism of action biomarker development in-vivo efficacy and PK/PD studies).
Provide scientific and strategic guidance across modality-specific areas such as medicinal chemistry or biologics optimization integrating cutting-edge technologies like AI-driven tools or automation where relevant.
Manage external collaborations with CROs research institutions and strategic partners to accelerate discovery programs and expand technological capabilities.
Partner cross-functionally with regulatory clinical and manufacturing teams to ensure smooth transition of candidates into development and contribute to regulatory documentation.
Lead and mentor a team of scientists fostering a collaborative research environment grounded in scientific rigor innovation and continuous growth.

What you will need to succeed

Advanced degree (PhD or equivalent) in life sciences such as medicinal chemistry molecular biology pharmacology biochemistry or related.
Over 10 years of experience in early-stage drug discovery and/orpreclinical development including several years in senior scientific leadershipteam leader or project managerial roles.
Demonstrated success in driving small molecule or biologics programs fromhit-to-lead optimization through IND-enabling studies.

This role requires candidates to reside within the European Union

What our partner offers

Hybrid job opportunity with home office: candidates residing outside of Hungary are expected to be present in the Hungarian office/lab 50% of the time.
Other benefits based on common agreement:
- Relocation package to Hungary housing allowance
- Company car
Opportunity at a leading European preclinical stage biotech company

What you need to do now
Should you be interested in the details of this vacancy submit your updated CV for this role and click to Go to the next step!