POSITION SUMMARY / MISSIONThe 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? We are a people-centric company whe

📌 Principal Investigator, Project Leader (Cataluña)
🏢 Almirall
📍 Cataluña