Scientific Research Head, Drug Discovery

• Develop and execute the laboratory research strategy and annual scientific plan.
• Lead multidisciplinary research projects and ensure timely project execution.
• Establish academic, hospital, CRO, industry, and institutional collaborations.
• Supervise laboratory staff, research associates, department staff, coordinators, technicians, and interns.
• Guide manuscript preparation, scientific publications, posters, conference submissions, and technical reports.
• Identify, prepare, and submit research grant proposals and funding applications.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, GLP, GMP, biosafety, ethical, and institutional quality requirements.
• Review protocols, research data, study reports, and project outcomes.
• Promote innovation, translational research, intellectual property development, and technology transfer opportunities.

Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, AI in Healthcare, Biomedical Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant research, laboratory, academic, or industry experience preferred.
• Experience in managing research teams, publications, collaborations, or grant-funded projects preferred.

Required Skills:

• Research leadership and scientific planning.
• Grant writing and publication strategy.
• Regulatory and quality compliance.
• Team mentoring and performance management.
• Scientific communication and stakeholder engagement.