Director of Scientific Research

3 days ago


London, United Kingdom Northreach Full time

About the job Director - Discovery & Preclinical Research
Northreach is a dynamic recruitment agency that connects businesses with top talent in the cell & gene therapy, fintech, and digital sectors. Our mission is to provide a seamless and personalised recruitment experience for clients and candidates, and to create a positive work environment that encourages equality, innovation, and professional growth.
The lead compound, in Phase 1 clinical trials, is pioneered by the team of seasoned drug developers and top pharma executives. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge therapeutic development.
Develop and maintain Discovery and Preclinical Research strategy.
# Oversee daily activities, team, and budget for Discovery and Preclinical Research.
# Generate pharmacology data and build development hypotheses.
# Manage third-party relationships (CROs, partners, academic centres).
# Handle Preclinical submissions and interactions with regulatory agencies (FDA, MHRA, EMA, TGA).
# Collaborate with Clinical Development and Intellectual Property teams.
# Ensure compliance with SOPs, regulatory guidelines, and ICH requirements.
# Degree in Pharmacology or related field; PhD preferred.
# Extensive experience in senior Pharmacology and Preclinical roles.
# Knowledge of legislation and guidelines for drug development.
# Experience in scientific writing, presenting data, and budget management.
# Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Endnote, literature search databases, and scientific software (e.g., Northreach is an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or age. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and hiring practices, therefore only partner with businesses that promote DEI.



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