Vp, Head Of Preclinical Pharmacology

Generate:Biomedicines

Somerville, MA, United States
On-site
15+ years in novel assay development
Leading multi-functional preclinical teams
In vitro potency and mechanistic assays
This visionary leader will define and lead the enterprise-wide preclinical pharmacology strategy while partnering with the Prototyping team to develop advanced technologies

Job Summary

  • This visionary leader will define and lead the enterprise-wide preclinical pharmacology strategy while partnering with the Prototyping team to develop advanced technologies.
  • The role requires deep expertise in integrating automation, digital infrastructure, and data science into pharmacology workflows to support rapid iteration cycles.
  • Success involves building a digitally enabled organization that converts computationally generated biologics into development-ready clinical candidates through closed-loop optimization.

Matching Summary

This visionary leader will define and lead the enterprise-wide preclinical pharmacology strategy while partnering with the Prototyping team to develop advanced technologies.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 15+ years in novel assay development
  • Leading multi-functional preclinical teams
  • In vitro potency and mechanistic assays
  • Preclinical disease models and PK/PD
  • GLP-aligned assay validation expertise
  • Integrating automation into workflows

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with computational design integration
  • Background in biomedical or chemical engineering
  • Strategic planning for portfolio outcomes
  • Executive presence influencing CSO/Board
  • Culture of experimentation and resilience

Key Requirements

  • PhD, MD, or equivalent in life sciences or quantitative fields
  • 15+ years experience in high throughput assay development
  • Proven track record advancing programs through IND-enabling studies
  • Deep expertise in GLP-aligned assay validation
  • Demonstrated success leading leaders and managing teams

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