Senior Vice-President Translational Medicine

We are seeking an accomplished and visionary SVP Translational Medicine to lead our translational science efforts, driving programs from preclinical discovery through Phase 1a/b and Phase 2/3 clinical development.

It is a strategically critical position offering the opportunity to shape the Company's therapeutic direction and strategy across an innovative pipeline.

Your role:

• Strategic Leadership: Define and communicate the overall translational vision and strategy for the company's pipeline, working with senior leadership to set strategic goals. 

• Team Management: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of scientists, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. 

• Program Support: Lead the design, execution, and interpretation of translational and biomarker plans for drug development programs, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and regulatory requirements. 

• Data and Decision Making: Integrate clinical and preclinical data to inform key development decisions, including dose selection, trial design, and go/no-go decisions. 

• External Collaboration: Establish and manage relationships with external partners, including Contract Research Organizations, academic institutions, and strategic collaborators to access expertise and technologies. 

• Regulatory and Clinical Interface: Act as a key interface between research, clinical development and regulatory, and contribute to regulatory submissions. 

•  Scientific Contribution: Represent the company as a scientific thought leader at external meetings, and contribute to the broader evolution of the company's research and development strategy. 

This function reports into the CEO.

• PhD, MD, or MD/PhD with a strong academic background and demonstrated leadership in translational science.

• Deep scientific expertise in cardiometabolic diseases.  Experience in neurological diseases is a plus.

• 15+ years of experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, with a proven track record in translational medicine and early clinical development. 

• Demonstrated expertise in small molecule therapeutic modality development and integration within early drug discovery and development programmes.

• Proven leadership within matrix and cross functional environments, with clear delivery of impactful translational outcomes.  Inspirational leader and mentor with a passion for team development.

• Excellent communication, data analysis, and strategic planning skills. 

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

• Entrepreneurial spirit, thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Committed to delivering results while fostering a fun and engaging workplace culture.

• Resilient under pressure and open to change.

• Fluent in English.

• Our offices are located at the Bio-Incubator in Leuven.  Commuting arrangements can be discussed provided a meaningful presence in Leuven is achieved. 

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