Project Manager in Lead Discovery - Denmark

On behalf of a growing pharmaceutical company in Copenhagen Denmark NonStop Pharmaceutical recruitment are hiring a Project Manager in Lead Discovery. This is the perfect opportunity for you if you want to work with the latest technology and research and develop drugs that truly helps treat people with difficult diseases.

You will be responsible for managing lead discovery projects taking projects from early discovery supported by both internal scientist and external CROs. You will work in a highly stimulating and innovative project-based flat matrix organisation, managing lead discovery projects and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to progress projects and tasks rapidly and diligently to realize a successful scientific and business outcome.

In your managerial role, you will lead and support the identification of novel discovery opportunities, prioritize, decide, execute on projects and pipeline decisions and delegate responsibilities, all to support corporate objectives. You will be the lead manager in presenting discovery programs for internal and external advisory review boards.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. and bring:
Strong leadership & people management skills
5+ years of experience with project management in a drug discovery organization
Extensive experience in organic- and small molecule medicinal chemistry
A documented track-record in taking compounds from hit to Candidate selection
Knowledge of structure-based lead optimization  Suitable knowledge of biochemical and biophysical validation methods
Dedication, creativity and an ambition to succeed

If you are interested in the role and would like some more information please contact me, Joakim Martinsson on +46 (0)8 46 50 58 19 or send your word.doc to
S.Martinsson@nonstop-recruitment.com

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