Dear All, Evotec is expanding and is looking to recruit a Group Leader. Please do not contact me directly but liaise with the Human Resources team though our website.
Best wishes, Paul.. AB GL SB Sept18 - Group Leader, Structural Biology Posted: 21/09/2018 15:08 Start Date: Not Available Salary: competitive Location: Abingdon Level: Professional Deadline: 19/10/2018 23:59 Hours: 40.00 Benefits: standard Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Evotec is a leader in the discovery and development of novel small molecule drugs with operational sites in Europe and the US. The Company has built substantial drug discovery expertise and an industrialised platform that can drive new innovative small molecule compounds into the clinic. In addition, Evotec has built a deep internal knowledge base in the treatment of diseases related to neuroscience, pain, oncology, inflammation and metabolic diseases. Leveraging these skills and expertise the Company intends to develop best-in-class differentiated therapeutics and deliver superior science-driven discovery alliances with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. We are looking for a talented and highly motivated Group Leader (Structural Biology) Reporting to the SVP Protein Sciences, and based at our laboratories on Milton Park, in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, you will be a scientist with structural biology expertise with a background in protein science, X-ray crystallography or single particle cryo-EM. The Protein Science team consists of 35 members of staff: 20 in recombinant protein production and characterisation; and 15 in X-ray crystallography, cryo-EM and other biophysics techniques. You will drive the scientific direction of the team, enhancing the future role of structural biology in drug discovery projects. Excellent leadership skills and high motivation to contribute to integrated multidisciplinary teams are a must, as is an understanding for markets' and customers' needs to identify additional business opportunities. A key role will be develop the members of the team. A focus on end users' needs with a mind-set for integrity and openness are essential combined with an eye for detail, driving forward operational efficiency. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Knowledge of the science underlying biology/biochemistry techniques and experiments Responsibilities may include: * Effective leadership of the Structural Biology team in Abingdon in order to achieve project goals within timelines and budget * Drives and develops the group scientific and operational strategy to promote strong collaborative and in-house research programs * Leading the development program for a diverse research team as it expands into new scientific areas, such as single particle Cryo-EM * Responsible for the development of the members of the team; directly responsible for performance management, career development etc * Build and maintain professional working relationships with clients to agree and influence scientific direction and project plans and ensure successful outcomes for both parties * Effective communication of issues, changes of plan and progress; both externally (client) and internally (within teams and to senior management). * Assists in the development and management of budgets; allocates resources, monitors project costs * Supports activities such as proposal writing, business development activities and recruitment Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Experience in a drug discovery environment working on projects from target validation through to preclinical development candidate stage * Strong leadership and management skills, and demonstrated success of leading a group of scientists * Previous experience of working in a commercial environment; the successful candidate will have the ability to an understand the markets' and customers' needs to identify additional business opportunities * High level of engagement, motivation and initiative to work comfortably and collaborate in a matrix environment * Excellent interpersonal, technical, and communication skills to be an effective member on cross-functional teams as well as project management skills for timeline tracking and resource planning Education and Experience: * PhD (or equivalent) in structural biological sciences with demonstrated accomplished research experience * At least 5 years of exposure to laboratory/practical work in a research environment; track-record of independent scientific achievement and demonstrated ability to work in interdisciplinary team setting If you are interested in applying for this position, please visit Evotec's Career Page at https://recruitment.evotec.com/home.aspx Closing date for applications 19th October 2018 [cid:[email protected]] Paul McEwan, Ph.D. Principal Scientist, Structural Biology +44 (0)1235 83 8802 (Direct) +44 (0)1235 86 3139 (Fax) [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> www.evotec.com<https://urlsand.esvalabs.com/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.evotec.com&e=2792b8e1&h=dcb59e0a&f=y&p=y> Evotec (UK) Ltd. 114 Innovation Drive, Milton Park, Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 4RZ, UK STATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY. 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