POSITION SUMMARY / MISSION
The Principal Investigator, Project Leader leads scientific strategy and execution for a discovery or development project, integrating biology, chemistry, translational, and clinical inputs to advance assets through key milestones. The role frames hypotheses, designs experiments, interprets data, and guides cross-functional teams to make decisive, data-driven choices.
This position fosters scientific excellence, collaboration, and external visibility through publications and conferences while ensuring robust documentation, IP awareness, and compliance with EHS and ethical standards.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
• Define scientific strategy and deliverables for assigned project(s); maintain clear objectives and go/no-go criteria.
• Design and oversee experimental plans; interpret results and steer decision making.
• Lead cross-functional teams (e.g., biology, chemistry, DMPK, tox, CMC) and manage external collaborations.
• Present findings to governance; maintain rigorous documentation and data integrity.
• Contribute to publications, patents,



and scientific engagement with KOLs and partners.
• Manage budgets/timelines; identify risks and implement mitigations.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• PhD in a relevant scientific discipline with strong postdoctoral/industry experience.
• 6–8+ years in drug discovery/development with demonstrated project leadership.
• Track record of impactful scientific contributions and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong communication, data interpretation, and strategic thinking skills.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
• Experience progressing assets through IND-enabling and early clinical stages.
• Publications and conference presence in relevant therapeutic area.
• Experience managing CROs/academic collaborations.Discovery Project Leader -responsible in building the scientific breakthrough for novel therapeutic treatments and leading cross-functional teamsWhy work with Almirall?
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📌 Principal Investigator, Project Leader (San Feliú de Llobregat)
🏢 Almirall
📍 San Feliú de Llobregat