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Distinguished Scientist, Group Head Synthetic Medicinal Modalities(m/w/x)
Leading a medicinal chemistry group pioneering small molecule drug discovery for immunology/inflammation at an R&D-driven biopharma. PhD and 12+ years in pharma/biotech with group leadership experience preferred. 14-week paid family leave and childcare benefits.
Requirements
- Experienced medicinal chemist
- PhD
- 12+ years in pharmaceutical or biotech industry
- Group leader experience with people and portfolio responsibility (strong plus)
- Thorough understanding of small molecule drug discovery aspects and scientific methods
- Deep expertise in disease and technology areas
- Experience in establishing internal technology platforms (preferred)
- Experience working with external CROs (preferred)
- Experience working with collaboration partners (preferred)
- Strong track record of delivering discovery path milestones
- Ability to take critical project go/no-go decisions
- Balancing scientific rigor and execution speed
- Ability to build collaborative and interdependent team environment
- Strong desire to develop team members
- Mentoring and coaching skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Inclusive way of working
- Ability to influence at all levels
- Skill in presenting portfolio/program strategy, issues, mitigation plans, critical steps
- Data fluency
- Comfort working with digital tools
- Comfort working with AI-enabled platforms
- Proven track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals
- Experience presenting at scientific conferences
- Demonstrated experience fostering collaborative scientific relationships
- Fluent English
- German language skills (plus)
Tasks
- Lead a medicinal chemistry group.
- Pioneer small molecule drug discovery.
- Advance discovery projects from inception to selection.
- Define small molecule portfolio strategies.
- Focus strategies on immunology/inflammation.
- Align strategies with research objectives.
- Drive continuous improvement in discovery workflows.
- Accelerate timelines across teams and partners.
- Champion AI and digital tools for productivity.
- Develop group talent through mentoring.
- Coach team members for growth.
- Foster scientific excellence and psychological safety.
- Cultivate productive external partnerships.
- Build work plans for collaborations.
- Discuss project progress in meetings.
- Present project updates to governance.
- Support due diligence activities.
- Conduct competitive assessments.
- Evaluate external opportunities.
Work Experience
- 12 years
Education
- Doctoral / PhD
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
- German – Basic
Benefits
Healthcare & Fitness
- High-quality healthcare
Mental Health Support
- Prevention programs
Job Security
- Long-term illness coverage
Generous Parental Leave
- 14-week paid family leave
Childcare
- Childcare benefits
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Distinguished Scientist, Group Head Synthetic Medicinal Modalities(m/w/x)
Leading a medicinal chemistry group pioneering small molecule drug discovery for immunology/inflammation at an R&D-driven biopharma. PhD and 12+ years in pharma/biotech with group leadership experience preferred. 14-week paid family leave and childcare benefits.
Requirements
- Experienced medicinal chemist
- PhD
- 12+ years in pharmaceutical or biotech industry
- Group leader experience with people and portfolio responsibility (strong plus)
- Thorough understanding of small molecule drug discovery aspects and scientific methods
- Deep expertise in disease and technology areas
- Experience in establishing internal technology platforms (preferred)
- Experience working with external CROs (preferred)
- Experience working with collaboration partners (preferred)
- Strong track record of delivering discovery path milestones
- Ability to take critical project go/no-go decisions
- Balancing scientific rigor and execution speed
- Ability to build collaborative and interdependent team environment
- Strong desire to develop team members
- Mentoring and coaching skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Inclusive way of working
- Ability to influence at all levels
- Skill in presenting portfolio/program strategy, issues, mitigation plans, critical steps
- Data fluency
- Comfort working with digital tools
- Comfort working with AI-enabled platforms
- Proven track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals
- Experience presenting at scientific conferences
- Demonstrated experience fostering collaborative scientific relationships
- Fluent English
- German language skills (plus)
Tasks
- Lead a medicinal chemistry group.
- Pioneer small molecule drug discovery.
- Advance discovery projects from inception to selection.
- Define small molecule portfolio strategies.
- Focus strategies on immunology/inflammation.
- Align strategies with research objectives.
- Drive continuous improvement in discovery workflows.
- Accelerate timelines across teams and partners.
- Champion AI and digital tools for productivity.
- Develop group talent through mentoring.
- Coach team members for growth.
- Foster scientific excellence and psychological safety.
- Cultivate productive external partnerships.
- Build work plans for collaborations.
- Discuss project progress in meetings.
- Present project updates to governance.
- Support due diligence activities.
- Conduct competitive assessments.
- Evaluate external opportunities.
Work Experience
- 12 years
Education
- Doctoral / PhD
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
- German – Basic
Benefits
Healthcare & Fitness
- High-quality healthcare
Mental Health Support
- Prevention programs
Job Security
- Long-term illness coverage
Generous Parental Leave
- 14-week paid family leave
Childcare
- Childcare benefits
About the Company
Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH
Industry
Pharmaceuticals
Description
Das Unternehmen bietet Arzneimittel zur Prävention von Herz-Kreislauf-Erkrankungen an und setzt sich für die Verbesserung der Lebensqualität ein.
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