VP/SVP Product Development Leader

Company: Evotec Group
Location: Redmond
Posted on: January 20, 2023

Job Description:

Just-Evotec Biologics is hiring an experienced and tactical medical/scientific executive for its newly created position of VP/SVP Product Development Leader, who will be responsible for leading biotherapeutic product teams from discovery through clinical development and ultimately licensure. - This role will partner closely with cross-functional and highly matrixed teams across the company in functional areas, including Discovery Research, Preclinical development, Process Development, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and Quality, to ensure the seamless development of internal and client-based biotherapeutics form initial discovery through clinical validation.The successful candidate will be part of an energizing and supportive biopharmaceutical culture engaged in cutting edge biotherapeutics development and continuous manufacturing technologies. As a seasoned operating leader, this individual will be the product leader for current and new global programs from discovery stage through clinical development phases and through market approval. -This individual will also oversee the global governance of these integrated programs. - This is a vital role to help shape and drive the future successful highly integrated product development activities across the company. - The successful candidate must be a forward-thinker who is extremely focused and capable of managing an evolving strategy to anticipate the specific challenges related to biotherapeutics development activities with a strong ability to work with global cross-functional teams.Responsibilities:Areas of specific responsibility and attention will include the following:Lead the strategy and oversee development of target product profiles for early-stage R&D assets and clinical stage programsEstablish a governance structure to provide oversight and input for integrated cross-functional product-focused programs that span across multiple sites/functions within the Evotec Group.Collaborate with and lead, as needed, cross functional teams to evaluate, develop and manage pipeline projects for product development across the development continuum of discovery, preclinical, and clinical development.Assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet scientific, clinical, quality, business goals and objectives. - Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving.Be a transparent, effective communicator internally and externally with stakeholders, obtaining engagement to ensure the end products or processes will solve the business problems in biotherapeutic drug development.Regularly communicate and conduct briefings with senior or executive leadership regarding ongoing operations and strategic initiatives.Work with the EVP and executive leadership team in preparing presentations to the Management Board, clients, and other stakeholders as needed.Effectively represent Just-Evotec Biologics both internally and externally to the scientific/medical community and business communities.Partner effectively with all executives and personnel across the organization. Build and maintain a culture of accountability, discipline, compliance, responsiveness, inclusiveness and respect.Requirements:Bachelor's degree in science or related field required. - PhD, M.D. or advanced degree strongly preferred with a strong background in strategic development of biopharmaceutical assets through licensure.Minimum 15 years' experience in biopharmaceutical industry with 8 years demonstrated successful experience with leading cross-functional teams and product development programs from pre-IND through at least Phase 3 clinical trials for biotherapeutics. -Preferred requirements:10 years of experience overseeing the development of biotherapeutic candidate molecules across preclinical, translational, and early/late-stage clinical development in a diverse array of therapeutic areas.Demonstrated ability to lead programs from pre-IND through at least Phase 3 clinical trials for biotherapeutics. -Thorough understanding of all the requirements and processes needed in the drug development process- from Pre-IND through market approval for biotherapeutic molecules. Specific subject matter expertise in Preclinical, Research/Discovery or Clinical development is desirable.Ability to multi-task and work toward fixed deadlines in a fast pace, dynamic, and demanding environment. Strong ability to influence and lead in a matrixed and remote / multi-site organization.Passionate about providing exceptional products and services to patientsStrong scientific and drug development experienceStrong presentation and communication skills, having established a credible reputation within the biopharmaceutical industry.A high performing individual contributor who at the same time is an excellent team-player. A proven track record as a builder, leader, and retainer of exceptional teams.Has shown an ability to forge and maintain successful collaborations with academic and industry partners.Demonstrate the highest standards of personal and professional integrity and ethics.The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $200,000 to $275,000; - Base salary offered may vary depending on individual's skills, experience and competitive market value. Additional total rewards include discretionary annual bonus, comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, short-term and long-term disability, company paid basic life insurance, 401k company match, flexible work, generous paid time off and paid holiday, wellness and transportation benefits.FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversit--, Evotec --tudie, -- comp--tences --gales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.SummaryLocation: Seattle; RedmondType: Full time

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