Principal Research Scientist - Pharma

Functions, Duties, Tasks:

- Generate, support or lead global projects focused on the design and progression of small molecule drug candidates across research activities (multi parameter optimization)

- Manage allocation and capacity of the external chemistry resources to ensure timelines and key milestones.

- Work with the head of small molecules discovery to ensure resource alignment with project prioritization schemes (scope - SAR plans, timelines, resources & risk/mitigation/contingencies).

- Ensure constant flow of new research projects aligned with R&D strategy, by reviewing literature and external sources of innovation (academia, biotech/pharma and agricultural companies) for new chemistry targets or platforms; contribute to Research strategies and goals.

- Provide scientific input and guidance to external project sources for portfolio entry into the companion and food animal research efforts.

- Identify and implement relevant technologies, methods and strategies in the respective discipline. Continuously improve technical expertise in the function. Proactively initiates value added work to simplify processes, build capabilities and/or drive the portfolio.

- Maintain and foster sound working relationships within Research and to other functions such as Computational Science / Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacology/ Parasiticides, Safety, and External Innovation.

- Ensure compliance with internal and external guidelines regarding quality and safety (quality manuals, good research principles, health authority guidance and SOPs)