Head of Drug Developement

[Key Responsibilities]

• Develop pipeline discovery and drug development strategies utilizing AI-driven drug design platforms
• Evaluate the development potential of AI-designed molecules and prioritize pipeline programs
• Lead molecular optimization, developability assessment, and nonclinical development strategy and execution
• Manage and develop the Drug Development organization, including Bio CMC, Pharmacology, and Nonclinical Development functions
• Collaborate closely with AI research teams to establish molecular design directions and optimization strategies
• Lead IND-enabling strategy development and execution for lead pipeline programs
• Drive pipeline risk assessment and make data-driven go/no-go decisions
• Develop development strategies and data packages to support global partnering and licensing activities
• Select, manage, and collaborate with external development partners, including CROs, CDMOs, and research institutions
• Establish AI-driven drug development systems and develop long-term strategies for AI integration across the drug development process

[Qualifications]

• Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Immunology, or a related field
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in drug development
• Proven experience in protein therapeutic development
• Demonstrated leadership experience in R&D organizations or drug development programs

[Required Qualifications]

• Extensive experience and strong understanding of the entire development process for protein therapeutics, from early discovery through nonclinical development
• Proven experience leading drug development projects or programs
• Hands-on experience in developing and executing IND-enabling strategies
• Experience evaluating development candidates and making go/no-go decisions
• Experience managing collaborations with CROs, CDMOs, and external research organizations
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive development outcomes

[Preferred Qualifications]

• Experience in drug development for immunology-related diseases, including immuno-oncology and autoimmune disorders
• Experience developing immunocytokines, multispecific antibodies, or antibody-based fusion proteins
• Leadership experience in global pharmaceutical companies or leading biotechnology companies
• Experience developing R&D strategies or collaborating in AI-driven drug discovery and development environments
• Experience in global licensing-out (L/O) or co-development partnerships
• Experience building R&D organizations and development processes within a growing biotechnology company
• Strong English communication skills for global collaboration and business partnering

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