Vice President, Head of Therapeutics Design Greater Verona, Italy Area + 2 more

The Company is seeking a Vice President, Head of Therapeutics Design to lead the in silico therapeutics design capability. This role is pivotal in the intersection of chemistry and biology, with a focus on computational chemistry, generative and modality design, and predictive ADMET/safety. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting and owning the technical vision for therapeutics design, ensuring that design decisions are informed by patient-derived multi-omics and disease context, and industrializing the capability to deliver repeatable, validated methods. The role also involves building and leading a team, supporting strategic partnerships, and acting as a senior scientific voice for the company's therapeutics design. Candidates for this role should have a PhD in a relevant discipline, with a strong background in computational and/or medicinal chemistry. Deep expertise in structure-based and ligand-based design, generative and predictive molecular design, and a proven track record in drug discovery design are essential. The role requires a leader with the ability to work across multiple modalities, strong command of predictive ADMET/safety modeling, and familiarity with modern machine learning in drug discovery. The ideal candidate will have a significant experience at a senior leadership level, a commercial acumen, and the ability to operate with ambiguity and pace. Excellent communication, influencing skills, and a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace are also key attributes.

Hiring Company

Cyprotex