Principal Research Scientist

• Job title: Principal Research Scientist
• Location: Oxford
• Contract: Perm

SRG are working with a Biotech company who are committed to advancing new therapeutics and translating novel immunological science into innovative R\&D programmes

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Our client is now entering an exciting phase of portfolio progression and growth and are seeking an experienced and highly capable drug hunter to join their team as Principal Research with the role focussing on Novel Therapeutics Discovery – Functional Reprogrami

ng.The successful candidate will provide both people leadership and strategic scientific direction, working across a portfolio of assets and collaborating closely with key stakeholders across immunology discovery research and beyond. In this role you will be expected to lead a team of multi-disciplinary scientists to deliver a pipeline of novel therapeutics to drive functional reprograming of inflammatory cells. You will be expected to mentor and develop colleagues from a range of scientific backgrounds and foster a strong drug discovery mindset across the team. You will also act as a molecule lead on pipeline programmes, helping to shape cross-functional strategy and ensuring high-quality scientific execution. Over time, you will contribute to building a coherent portfolio of molecules with related mechanisms of action and maximising cross-program learnin

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Key responsibili**

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Develop and deliver drug discovery strategy in alignment with company’s overall immunology str

• ategyLead and develop a team of 3\+ direct reports, ranging from entry level to senior scientist
• levelBuild scientific capability within the team and foster a strong drug discovery mi
• ndsetAct as molecule lead on pipeline programmes, providing cross-functional leadership as teams form around a
• ssetsCollaborate with colleagues across immunology discovery research, clinical development, development sciences and precision med
• icineServe as a leading scientist at the Oxford site, and act as a recognised scientific expert within the wider company R\&D organisation in your specialist mechanism of a
• ctionProactively share knowledge, mentor colleagues and support the development of functional capab
• ilityEnsure high-quality project planning through sound experimental design, early risk assessment and robust contingency pla
• nningIdentify and evaluate emerging scientific trends and translate relevant insights into functional objec
• tivesApply imagination and innovation to create and implement new or improved approaches and breakthrough
• ideasPresent scientific concepts and results to scientific and non-scientific audiences, including senior stakeholders and external par

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Applicant’s required attr**

• ibutesDemonstrated experience across multiple drug discovery pr
• ogramsEduc
• ation:BS or equivalent with extensive experience, typically 14\+
• yearsMS or equivalent with typically 12\+ years of expe
• riencePhD with typically 6\+ years of experience in a relevant scientifi
• c areaDemonstrated ability to function as a principal investigator, generating original technical ideas and development stra
• tegiesCreative and practical problem-solving skills, with the ability to champion new techno
• logiesRecognised as an expert in your discipline, internally and ideally exte
• rnallyStrong publication, presentation, regulatory and/or patent
• recordExcellent scientific communication and presentation skills, including experience presenting at leading scientific confe

rences