Therapeutic Area Director

6 days ago


Queenstown, New Zealand Agency For Science, Technology And Research Full time

Company Overview

Nucleic Acid Therapeutics Initiative (NATi) is a national platform focused on developing nucleic acid therapies. Our mission is to drive the R&D of RNA therapeutics into the clinic, through developing new enabling technologies, partnering with industry on technologies and assets, supporting researchers' development of RNA therapeutics, and developing alliances with clinical and regulatory key opinion leaders.
Singapore aims to become a world-class hub for nucleic acid therapeutics (NAT), which achieves excellence in research and clinical translation, strengthens resilience to future pandemics, and supports a vibrant biotech ecosystem.

Job Requirements

We are seeking an experienced Director/Deputy Director, R&D Strategy to develop a phase-appropriate strategy and to launch multiple programs across several therapeutic areas. This role is accountable for portfolio analyses needed for effective decision making and ensures clear communication of portfolio strategy, status, and decisions across the R&D organization.
Leverages expertise in portfolio management to maximize the value of our research investments and accelerate the development of innovative therapies for patients. The ideal candidate will have a deep scientific understanding of drug development across multiple therapeutic areas with a special interest in nucleic acid drugs and/or genetic medicines.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a comprehensive therapeutic area and portfolio management strategy to launch the R&D pipeline.
• Actively contributes to real-time and effective portfolio prioritization, decision making, and key portfolio analytics to support individual asset and portfolio-level decision making.
• Leads strategic initiatives independently and under the direction of the Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) to improve portfolio management and develop mechanisms to effectively respond to evolving business needs.
• Collaborates with research scientists, project leaders, and cross-functional teams to evaluate and prioritize research projects based on strategic fit, scientific merit, market potential, and resource availability.
• Conducts regular competitive assessments of the external landscape to contextualize portfolio opportunities, risks, and long-term strategy.

Requirements

8 years of experience in drug development in a pharmaceutical/biotechnology organization or comparable experience in biopharmaceutical consulting, developing therapeutic area strategy, portfolio prioritization, and pipeline management.
Expertise in competitive portfolio landscapes in one or more of the following therapeutic areas: ophthalmology, vaccines, cardiometabolic disease, immunology.
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to provide strategic direction and drive results.
Excellent project management and organizational skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate in a matrixed cross-functional organization.
Advanced degree (Ph.D.) in life sciences; Additional business experience or degree (e.g., MBA) is highly desirable.
Prior experience with the development of nucleic acid therapeutics or genetic medicines is highly desirable.

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