Director of Target & Drug Discovery CardiaTec Biosciences LTD - 9 Hills Road, Cambridge, UK, CB2 1GE ️ About the Job: Location: Cambridge, Oxford, London (UK) - Remote options available in UK/Europe Contract: Full-time Compensation: Competitive Salary & Options Package Start Date: As soon as possible Overview: This role presents a unique opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary team of exceptional scientists in drug target discovery, validation, and small molecule drug discovery projects. As a key scientific leader, we are seeking a motivated, organised and hands-on individual to help drive our fast-paced, ambitious company in the field of computationally-driven cardiovascular drug discovery. ️ Responsibilities: Manage a multidisciplinary team of scientists to deliver on target discovery, preclinical validation and small molecule drug discovery projects Coordinate with contract research organisations (CROs) to set-up and run experiments Support in driving the short and longer-term scientific vision of the company Support to secure external partnerships with biotech and pharma partners Coordinate internal and external pipeline development programmes Manage a research budget Engage with key stakeholders including advisors, collaborators, investors and board members from time-to-time Attend conferences and events to present scientific findings of the company when required ️ Profile Considerations: Managed or closely involved in the pre-clinical discovery and validation of drug targets in cardiovascular disease(s) - Preference in Cardiomyopathies Leadership role in a pharmaceutical and/or biotech company within the field of cardiovascular drug discovery (5 years minimum experience) Managed or closely involved in small molecule drug discovery projects Strong understanding of drug target discovery, in vitro and in vivo validation protocols Strong understanding of how to build a commercially valuable and translatable cardiovascular pipeline Strong management and communication skills Team player ️ Desirable: Strong patent track record Strong publication track record MD or Phd in cardiovascular research or a qualified cardiologist Company Description: CardiaTec is a TechBio company employing computational methods to decode the biology behind cardiovascular disease. The company leverages large high-dimensional human multiomics data to better navigate complex disease biology to identify novel and differentiated therapeutics. CardiaTec is building the first and largest proprietary human heart tissue multi-omics dataset. The company has a large and growing network of over 65 hospitals across the US and the UK for tissue collection. The company spun out of the Han Lab at the University of Cambridge and has brought together industry experts from leading organisations including Bristol Myers Squibb, Cleveland Clinic and Recursion Pharmaceuticals. Working at CardiaTec: Join our dynamic team to contribute to groundbreaking innovations with real-world impact. We embrace diversity and inclusion, fostering lasting professional and personal connections. Our flexible work environment combines remote and office work, with scheduled in-person weeks for team collaboration, brainstorming sessions and fun team-building activities. If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the world of drug discovery and enjoy tackling complex challenges, CardiaTec is the perfect place for you Website: www.cardiatec.ai LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardiatec/