Distinguished Scientist

About This Role

This is a strategic scientific leadership role in the Neurology research therapeutic area, leading cross-functional teams and initiatives to shape the strategic and scientific direction for neurology drug discovery. The role focuses on identifying, building, and executing novel targets across multiple programs to deliver innovative preclinical drug candidate packages for clinical testing.

Responsibilities

• Identify novel targets implicated in neurodegenerative disease using cutting-edge technology and disease area knowledge
• Lead a team of cross-functional scientists to deliver robust preclinical packages enabled by biomarkers across multiple modalities
• Provide scientific insight and direction for multiple research programs using diverse modalities
• Integrate large, diverse, and complex data sets from multiple sources to inform on robust targets and pathways implicated in disease progression
• Establish and manage key external collaborations
• Establish project priorities and resource allocations to ensure the highest impact
• Execute on therapeutic area objectives by leading through example across disciplines
• Identify multidisciplinary solutions and recommend courses of action in ambiguous situations
• Contribute to the vision, mission, and tactics of the research therapeutic area and beyond
• Support due diligence activities, competitive assessments, and evaluation of external opportunities
• Serve as an inspirational leader within the group, therapeutic area, and beyond

Requirements

• 8+ years post-PhD within biopharma or academic research setting with demonstrated progression of scientific leadership and impact
• Outstanding track record of scientific accomplishment as a leader and innovator in neuroscience, or genetics recognized nationally for significant contributions
• Demonstrated ability to exercise foresight and judgement in planning, organizing and guiding complex projects with track record of successfully applying high-level scientific judgement in complex and unprecedented situations
• Recognized scientific and subject matter expert with outstanding track record of high-impact scientific publications as senior/corresponding author in top-tier journals, patents, and successful IND filings
• Demonstrated ability to lead parts of regulatory submissions
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to convey complex science to diverse audiences including senior leadership, regulatory agencies, and external scientific community

Qualifications

• PhD
• 8+ years post-PhD within biopharma or academic research setting with demonstrated progression of scientific leadership and impact

Nice to Have

• PhD with 8+ years of post-doctoral biopharma experience with demonstrated scientific leadership
• Outstanding track record of scientific publications in high-impact journals with multiple publications as senior/corresponding author demonstrating thought leadership in neuroscience
• Established national and international reputation as a Key Opinion Leader (KOL) in neuroscience
• Frequent invitations to present at major international scientific conferences
• Leadership roles in professional societies (e.g., Society for Neuroscience, American Neurological Association)
• Service on editorial boards, grant review panels, or scientific advisory boards
• Recognition through scientific awards or honors
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence across R&D through successful leadership of multidisciplinary teams and influential leadership outside of formal organizational structure
• Track record of shaping scientific direction and influencing portfolio decisions
• Strong business acumen with experience in due diligence, competitive intelligence, and strategic partnership evaluation
• Highly self-directed and proactive with demonstrated ability to work independently in ambiguous situations and identify multidisciplinary solutions

Benefits