R&D; Director

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- Biologics Location: Europe Company: International CRO Role Overview We are seeking an experienced R&D; leader to take responsibility for a multidisciplinary scientific function within a growing biologics organisation.

The role combines technical leadership, team development, operational oversight and long-term capability building.

The successful candidate will operate with considerable autonomy in a dynamic environment, helping shape how the scientific organisation evolves as programmes, technologies and business priorities develop.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys combining strategic thinking with practical leadership and problem solving.

Working across research, technical and operational groups, the role will provide direction on scientific priorities, resource allocation and delivery.

The successful candidate will be expected to bring sound judgement to complex situations and translate scientific objectives into clear, achievable plans.

Key Responsibilities

Set direction for a multidisciplinary R&D; group and establish clear priorities across competing programmes

Translate organisational objectives into scientific plans, milestones and resource requirements

Provide oversight across biologics research activities and ensure appropriate technical governance

Build, coach and retain high-performing scientific teams and future leaders

Establish effective ways of working across different technical disciplines

Identify opportunities to improve productivity, technology adoption and laboratory efficiency

Introduce appropriate systems, processes and measures to support consistent delivery

Act as a senior escalation point for challenging scientific or operational issues

Contribute to decisions around new capabilities, technologies and future investment

Work with senior leadership to shape the long-term direction and growth of the R&D; organisation





Maintain a strong culture of scientific rigour, accountability and collaboration Candidate Profile

Significant R&D; experience within biologics, biopharmaceuticals or a closely related discipline

Demonstrable experience leading multidisciplinary scientific teams

Strong technical understanding of protein-based research and development

Experience overseeing complex scientific programmes and resolving technical challenges

Track record of improving processes, capabilities or laboratory operations

Proven ability to develop people and create effective team structures

Comfortable making decisions with incomplete information and changing priorities

Strong organisational, communication and influencing skills

Able to operate effectively between strategic planning and day-to-day scientific leadership

Collaborative, pragmatic leadership style with high standards of scientific quality Required Skills &

Experience

Biologics R&D;

Scientific Leadership

Multidisciplinary Team Management

Programme & Portfolio Oversight

Technology & Capability Development

Laboratory Operations

Process xugodme Improvement

Strategic Planning

Resource & Capacity Management

Cross-Functional Leadership

Talent Development

Technical Decision-Making Desirable Experience

Previous leadership experience within a biologics, pharmaceutical, biotechnology or related R&D; environment

Experience building or scaling scientific teams or capabilities

Exposure to multiple stages of research and development

Experience introducing new technologies or improving scientific infrastructure

Advanced scientific qualification preferred, although substantial industry experience will be considered Why Join?

Opportunity to shape the development of a growing R&D; organisation

Significant autonomy and visibility at senior leadership level

Scope to build teams, capabilities and ways of working

Opportunity to influence scientific strategy and future investment

Collaborative environment with strong emphasis on innovation and development

International exposure and long-term career progression

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