Global Head of DMPK

The organization

For a renowned organisation (active in over 40 countries), we are looking for a Head of DMPK on Senior Director level. This company is a mid-size pharma player of Belgian origin and has retained its warm working environment during their growth. They were able to bring multiple CNS drugs to the market, resulting in a financially stable company with a big focus on new research. Scientifically they focus on developing groundbreaking medicines for severe immune system and CNS diseases.

The position

As Head of DMPK, you will lead a multinational team and be responsible for the strategy and execution of all DMPK projects in the different therapeutic areas. Your responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• Managing a world leading and global DMPK department
• A key member of the QPDM leadership team
• Leading all DMPK aspects and end-responsible of drug projects from discovery through life-cycle management
• Design the vision, long-term global strategy and DMPK operating model
• Ensure full development of internal/external resources and capabilities
• DMPK face for external key collaborators and PI’s
• Accountable for ensuring that infrastructure and tools are cutting-edge
• Lead external collaborations with major external scientific collaborators
• Resolve complex business and scientific problems

Candidate profile

• PharmD, Ph.D. in chemistry or equivalent
• More than 12 years of industry experience
• Experienced in leading DMPK groups
• Previously managed high-level Scientists
• Visibility in the global DMPK community
• Previous involvement in setting out strategy

The offer

This company offers you the opportunity to be highly influencial in all drug development programs in their organisation. Being end-responsible of all DMPK activities and being part of the QPDM team, you will have a high impact on the success of creating new drugs for severe disease indications. Furthermore this position offers you high visibility in the scientifical community. Of course this comes with a competitive salary package.

Interested?

You can apply to this position by using the link below. For more information please contact Lorin Raats at +31(0)6 30 23 81 43 (mobile) or +31(0)23 754 86 60 (office).