Executive Director, Metabolism & Obesity

Overview

Job Description

The Executive Director of Metabolism & Obesity will oversee and facilitate the research in metabolic diseases & obesity and its co-morbidities in the Cardiometabolic Disease (CMD) Discovery Biology Department, located at a new state-of-the-art Research Laboratories center in South San Francisco, CA.

The individual will contribute to the design, prioritization, and execution of the strategic plan within CMD, including integration of new technology platforms, human biology, and data science, while focusing on uncovering novel biology that delivers a high-quality drug discovery pipeline.

We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the premise that if we “follow the science,” great medicines can make a significant impact to patients worldwide.

• Lead and help shape the departmental strategy in metabolic disease research & obesity.

• Implement the strategy by working with key stakeholders within the department and across the network, and by collaborating with key opinion leaders in academia.

• Lead the development and implementation of in vitro and in vivo assays to investigate disease biology and to establish and support evolution of a robust pipeline of therapeutic targets for treating metabolic diseases & obesity and its co-morbidities.

• Manage and mentor a team of scientists in the research of metabolic diseases & obesity.

• Review and pursue external research collaborations and licensing opportunities to capitalize on novel insights and complement the internal pipeline.

• Monitor emerging biology and basic & clinical research within metabolic diseases & obesity, and more broadly across the scientific spectrum.

• Champion a diverse and inclusive culture within the department and across the organization.

• Recruit, develop, and retain a talented team that delivers on target identification & validation and advances the CMD pipeline.

• PhD, MD, or MD/PhD degree in metabolic disorders related discipline, with 12+ years of drug discovery experience.

• A minimum of 12+ years’ research experience in metabolic diseases & obesity, with a proven track record substantiated by peer-reviewed publications.

• Industry experience in research & development is required. Prior experience in advancing drug discovery programs into early clinical development is highly desired.

• Experience in overseeing research projects, setting priorities, and troubleshooting in a multi-disciplinary environment.

• Broad knowledge and first-hand experience in in vitro and in vivo models of metabolic diseases & obesity.

• Solid understanding of drug discovery and clinical development with working knowledge of biomarker discovery, translational research, data science, and human genetics.

• Exceptional partnering and team skills as a trusted colleague and leader with a track record of leading and supporting collaborative teams.

• Excellent mentoring and guidance to reports and peers.

• Proficiency in utilizing innovative technologies for preclinical research.

• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders, including senior leaders, peers, direct reports, partner organizations, and external collaborators.

• Deep understanding of competitive landscapes across indications associated with metabolic diseases and obesity, with significant experience in conducting due diligence for external assets.

• Ability to understand, analyze and interpret complex problems and data while developing action plans to achieve results.

• Strong leadership to build and lead an agile team and influence stakeholders within a matrix organization.

• Team player who collaborates across multiple stakeholders and builds trust and consensus on priorities.

• High business acumen and judgment; able to make data-driven, timely decisions.

• Commitment to high-quality, rigorous research output, ethics, and diversity.

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