Neuroscience Discovery Lead

3 weeks ago


Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom GlaxoSmithKline Full time
Job Title: Neuroscience Discovery Lead

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Neuroscience Discovery Lead to join our team at GlaxoSmithKline. As a key member of our Research and Development department, you will be responsible for driving the discovery and validation of therapeutic targets in neurological diseases.

About the Role:

  • Lead Cross-Functional Team: You will lead a cross-functional team of scientists, clinical staff, and pharma experts to identify and validate high-quality targets using large-scale experimental and in silico approaches.
  • Portfolio Generation: Generate and oversee the pre-Commit to Target (C2T) project portfolio in neurology, ensuring it aligns with our company's strategic goals.
  • Target Delivery: Regularly deliver small pools of high-potential targets that fulfill all C2T quality criteria based on therapeutic area-defined target medicine profiles for bespoke target validation.
  • Senior Management Interface: Influence Senior R&D management by identifying and communicating portfolio risks and opportunities.
Basic Qualifications:
  • Education: Minimum of an MD or PhD degree or extensive drug discovery and development experience.
  • Experience: Extensive years of progressive pharmaceutical experience required, including key project leadership roles in programs that progressed to the clinic and/or approval for neurological indications.
  • R&D Expertise: Experience with neuroscience R&D programs, scientific and clinical strategies.
  • Data Interpretation: Strong data interpretation and report/presentation writing skills.
  • Time Management: Ability to manage multiple demands and priorities on time, lead teams, gain alignment, and drive decision-making.

Estimated Salary: $200,000 - $250,000 per annum, depending on location and experience.

About Us:

GlaxoSmithKline is a global healthcare leader dedicated to improving human life through science and innovation. Our mission is to develop better medicines with reduced attrition, leveraging scientific advancements to drive excellence across our R&D landscape.



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