director of scientific research

ProPharma Group

<div>For the past 20 years, ProPharma has improved the health and wellness of patients by providing advice and expertise that empowers biotech, med device, and pharmaceutical organizations of all sizes to confidently advance scientific breakthroughs and introduce new therapies. ProPharma partners with its clients through an advise-build-operate model across the complete product lifecycle. With deep domain expertise in regulatory sciences, clinical research solutions, quality &amp; compliance, pharmacovigilance, medical information, and R&amp;D technology, ProPharma offers an end-to-end suite of fully customizable consulting solutions that de-risk and accelerate our partners&rsquo; most high-profile drug and device programs.
The Director, Regulatory Sciences will be responsible for leading and overseeing projects for US Regulatory science clients, managing a team of professionals, and ensuring the successful delivery of regulatory strategies, submissions, and other deliverables. Expertise in regulatory affairs, pharmaceutical industry knowledge, and leadership skills will be crucial in driving the organization's strategy and achieving business objectives.
Essential Functions<ul><li>
Develop and implement the overall strategy for regulatory submissions, approvals, and maintenance, aligned with the organization's goals and regulatory requirements.</li><li>
Lead and mentor a team of regulatory professionals, providing guidance, support, and training to ensure high performance and professional development.</li><li>
Stay updated on relevant regulations, guidelines, and industry trends, ensuring compliance and providing guidance to the team and stakeholders.</li><li>
Oversee the preparation, review, and timely submission of high-quality client deliverables, including managing interactions with regulatory authorities.</li><li>
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Research and Development, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Legal, to ensure successful regulatory submissions within the defined timelines.</li><li>
Ensure robust quality oversight for regulatory submissions, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and best practices.</li><li>
Establish and maintain effective relationships with regulatory authorities, consultants, contract research organizations (CROs), and other external partners to support regulatory activities.</li><li>
Provide input as requested into the department's budget, optimizing resource allocation and ensuring cost-effectiveness.</li><li>
Identify and mitigate risks associated with deliverables and submissions, proactively addressing challenges and proposing solutions.</li><li>
Other duties as assigned.</li></ul>
Necessary Skills and Abilities:<ul><li>
Strong leadership skills, with experience managing and developing high-performance teams.</li><li>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with internal stakeholders, regulatory authorities, and external partners.</li><li>
Strategic mindset, with the ability to analyze complex regulatory issues and provide innovative solutions.</li><li>
Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.</li></ul>
Educational Requirements:<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline, advance degree preferred.</li></ul>
Experience Requirements:<ul><li>
A minimum of 7 years of experience in regulatory affairs within the pharmaceutical industry, with a focus on regulatory strategic and operational leadership knowledge.</li><li>
In-depth knowledge of FDA regulations, guidelines, and requirements, including Hatch-Waxman Act and other relevant legislation.</li><li>
Proven track record of successful regulatory submissions and approvals, with a through understanding of the regulatory processes and requirements.</li></ul>
We celebrate our differences and strive to create a workplace where each person can be their authentic self. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Employees are encouraged to unleash their innovative, collaborative, and entrepreneurial spirits. With a holistic approach as an Equal Opportunity Employer, we provide a safe space where all employees feel empowered to succeed.
All applications to roles at ProPharma are personally reviewed by a member of our recruitment team. We do not rely on AI screening tools to support our hiring process. You will always receive an outcome to your application so that you have an answer from us - whether you're successful or not.
Whilst ProPharma supports remote working, we also recognise the value that comes from in person collaboration. As such, we encourage any new hires that are based within a reasonably short commute of one of our offices to work on a hybrid basis and spend some time working from that office location, as agreed with your manager. All applications will be treated on their own merit and candidates will not be at any advantage or disadvantage based on their proximity to an office.
***ProPharma Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters/third parties. Please, no phone calls or emails to anyone regarding this posting.***</div>

Director, Regulatory Sciences

Bristol Myers Squibb

<div>Working with Us 
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. 
 
Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us . 
 
The Immunology and Cardiovascular Thematic Research Center (ICV TRC) at BMS is one of the fundamental Research units delivering therapeutics to patients. Our mission is to create transformative medicines of tomorrow based on the cutting-edge science of today. We leverage BMS's internal invention engine that includes industry-leading expertise in small molecule chemistry, protein biotherapeutics, cell therapy, protein degradation, nucleic acids, and other therapeutic modalities. 
 
Position Summary 
 
We seek a talented senior scientific leader to combine expert knowledge in immunology and cardiovascular disease and drug discovery to contribute to our departmental leadership, evolution, and portfolio. 
 
The candidate will help drive our early discovery portfolio of innovative internal programs and external strategic alliances that aim to combine cutting edge drug discovery approaches with a growing understanding of mechanisms of immune reset, tissue repair, and cardio-specific delivery. The candidate will have the opportunity to develop strategies for discovery within the ICV TRC and across BMS expertise in high throughput biology, chemistry, and computational sciences. The candidate will also participate in the evaluation of external opportunities in the areas of immunology and cardiovascular biology and lead the development and management of an external collaborations with projects ranging from early target discovery to IND submission. 
 
As part of the Discovery Biology Group within the Immunology and Cardiovascular Thematic Research Center (ICV TRC) the successful candidate will have responsibilities for new target identification efforts and discovery programs from target validation, lead optimization and into clinical development.
 
 
The successful candidate will be an important leader of immunology and cardiovascular Discovery Biology group, located in Lawrenceville NJ and Cambridge MA. The ICV TRC is a highly collaborative department, working across our locations with many colleagues throughout the Research and Development organization. The successful candidate will also have the demonstrated ability to interface with external groups, including CROs and both academic and industrial collaborators to delivery on a pipeline of new target molecules. The position offers an exciting opportunity to make a difference in lives of patients and interact with the broader scientific community. The successful candidate will also be encouraged to publish their work and to present at external meetings and conferences. 
 
Position Responsibilities 
 
In the role as Executive Director within the Immunology and Cardiovascular TRC, the ideal candidate:<ul><li>
Applies leading-edge knowledge of principles, concepts, practices, and techniques to lead highly complex projects involving multi-disciplinary groups and external organizations</li><li>
Is recognized as an influential authority across the company and in the external community and is a known subject matter expert in drug discovery that provides strategic and functional guidance in immunology and cardiovascular diseases and drug development</li><li>
Recognizes and champions drug discovery programs and initiatives to support strategic research goals and direction across multiple disciplines</li><li>
Recommends expansion or curtailment of projects and programs on the basis of experimental results or scientific information</li><li>
Delivers results that have an impact on company performance strategically, financially, and operationally</li><li>
Is a proven leader whose expertise is sought after by the external community</li><li>
Acts as a role model for a culture of responsible risk-taking and curiosity</li><li>
Encourages and develops this capability in others and is an active mentor for developing scientific leadership and excellence at all levels</li><li>
Identifies, initiates, and leads strategic collaborations within and outside the company to drive long-term value to the business</li><li>
Provides effective coaching and feedback to help develop team members and colleagues within and outside of department</li><li>
Maintains a high level of contribution to the scientific literature through publishing / presentations / patents</li><li>
Develop programs to systematically identify and validate novel targets and progress drug discovery efforts in immunology and cardiovascular disease</li><li>
Develop opportunities to combine cutting edge technologies, drug discovery and therapeutic area expertise to develop new programs in immunology and/or cardiovascular disease</li><li>
Participate and help lead external collaborations with academic and biotechnology groups to help progress our target and drug discovery efforts</li><li>
Identify and champion opportunities for collaboration across BMS expertise</li></ul>
Qualifications &amp; Experience 
 
Basic Qualifications:
<ul><li>Master's Degree<ul><li>
20+ years of academic and / or industry experience</li></ul></li></ul>
Or<ul><li>
Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in the Life Sciences
<ul><li>15+ years of academic and / or industry experience</li></ul></li><li>
10+ years of leadership experience preferred</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
PhD and a minimum of 15+ years of experience, ideally in an industry setting.</li><li>
10+ years of leadership experience</li><li>
Demonstrated experience and success in immunology and/or cardiovascular drug discovery, application of a variety of approaches in target validation, high throughput biology and drug discovery</li><li>
Broad knowledge in immunology and/or cardiovascular biology and demonstrated interest and ability to rapidly learn expertise and contribute to new areas of research and disease areas</li><li>
Experience leading a diverse set of scientific programs and cross functional teams</li><li>
Experience and ability to lead directly within an organization and across internal and external indirect relationships</li><li>
Excellent communication skills, enthusiasm work in a highly matrixed team environment and with vigorous open scientific exchange are essential</li><li>
Excellent interpersonal, management and mentorship skills and comfort and experience managing across diverse expertise and cultures</li><li>
Strong ability to challenge the status quo as well as a drive to make others successful</li></ul>
#LI-Onsite 
 
If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
 
 
Compensation Overview: 
 
$283,310 - $343,309 
 
The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee's work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.
 
 
Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.
 
 
Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:
<ul><li>Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.</li><li>
Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
</li><li>Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
</li></ul>Work-life benefits include:
 
 
Paid Time Off
<ul><li>US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
</li><li>Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays
</li></ul>Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
 
 
All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.
 
 
<ul><li>Eligibility Disclosure: T he summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.
</li></ul> 
Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers 
With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through science&trade; , every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues. 
 
On-site Protocol 
 
BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
 
 
Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.
 
 
Supporting People with Disabilities 
 
BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/ eeo -accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
 
 
Candidate Rights 
 
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
 
 
If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/
 
 
Data Protection 
 
We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at https://careers.bms.com/fraud-protection . 
 
Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations. 
 
If you believe that the job posting is missing information required by local law or incorrect in any way, please contact BMS at TAEnablement@bms.com . Please provide the Job Title and Requisition number so we can review. Communications related to your application should not be sent to this email and you will not receive a response. Inquiries related to the status of your application should be directed to Chat with Ripley.
 
 
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Executive Director Immunology and Cardiovascular Research

Eli Lilly

<div>At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We&rsquo;re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.
At Lilly, we believe in the talent of our workforce. One of the best ways to utilize and develop that talent is to use our existing workforce to fill new and/or open positions. If you are looking for a new position within Lilly, you can view and apply to open roles posted in the internal job posting system. You must meet the minimum qualifications outlined in the job description and have/obtain work authorization in the country the position is located in order to be considered. When applying internally for a position, your current supervisor will receive notification that you have applied to the position. We encourage employees to discuss the opportunity with their supervisor prior to applying.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Position Summary</h2>
The Clinical Research Scientist (CRS), Clinical Development, provides scientific and clinical expertise to drive evidence generation and clinical strategy across Phase 1&ndash;3 programs. This role leads trial design and execution in close partnership with regulatory, statistics, NPP, medical affairs, and translational teams to deliver patient-focused outcomes.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Responsibilities</h2>
Trial Design &amp; Protocol Leadership<ul><li>
Lead design and authoring of Phase 1&ndash;3 protocols with cross-functional input</li><li>
Ensure alignment of trial design (1&deg;/2&deg; endpoints, SOA, imaging, population, line of therapy, biomarker incorporation) with program goals across functional partners (regulatory, stats, NPP, medical affairs, CMC, translational)</li><li>
Support scientific advisory boards and steering committee meetings</li></ul>
Enrollment &amp; Execution<ul><li>
Design and execute enrollment plans including country and site selection, PI identification, and risk mitigation/trend monitoring</li></ul>
Medical Affairs &amp; External Engagement<ul><li>
Partner with Medical Affairs and NPP to support TPP and indication deliverables</li><li>
Proactively engage MSL teams for key insights and deliverables</li><li>
Primary author for clinical content development for regulatory submissions and meetings</li></ul>
Data &amp; Scientific Strategy<ul><li>
Author (with MW) disclosures</li><li>
Define and monitor success metrics; ensure cross-functional alignment</li><li>
Synthesize external data to inform trial design and strategy</li><li>
Primary owner/author in data presentation at internal governance meetings; support external presentations</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Basic Qualifications:</h2>
Doctoral or advanced clinical/nursing degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, DVM, MSN with advanced clinical specialty, or equivalent) and a minimum of 10 years of combined clinical and/or pharmaceutical industry experience, preferably within clinical development.
OR
BS/MS Degree in a health or scientific discipline and a minimum of 15 years of experience directly related to one or more of the following areas: Clinical/Drug Development (e.g., pharmacology, epidemiology, toxicology, regulatory affairs)<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Additional Preferences</h2><ul><li>
Experience supporting Phase I&ndash;III clinical programs</li><li>
Strong understanding of medical governance and regulatory requirements</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex scientific data to diverse audiences</li><li>
Proven cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills</li></ul>
Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.
Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 
Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women&rsquo;s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups.
Actual compensation will depend on a candidate&rsquo;s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is
$177,000 - $338,800
Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly&rsquo;s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.
#WeAreLilly</div>

Director - Clinical Research Scientist-Clinical Development

New York University Abu Dhabi

<div>
 NYUAD Water Research Center at New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a research scientist to work on the development of membrane desalination to treat water from the Arabian Gulf feed sources and on the design and scale-up of low energy membranes for water purification, under the supervision of Professor Nidal Hilal, Director of the Water Research Center and Global Professor of Engineering.
 
 
 The successful applicant will drive an exciting project on developing functional membrane materials, including nanostructured polymer membranes tailored to microfiltration, ultrafiltration, membrane distillation, nanofiltration and reverse osmosis. The candidate will employ advanced membrane fabrication techniques and characterization tools (SEM, TEM, DSC, TGA, BET, etc.) to establish fabrication-structure-property-performance relationships in novel materials for sustainable desalination and water treatment. The candidate will work in a multidisciplinary environment consisting of PhD-level scientists and engineers, graduate students and undergraduate students.
 
 
 The successful applicant will manage projects and work closely with postdoctoral researchers, build deep technical knowledge and develop transferable solutions. He/she will participate in developing novel concepts and writing proposals. He/she will work towards solving complex problems with efficiency and creativity. He/she will be involved in writing reports, authoring publications, drafting patents and presenting results at conferences. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated knowledge of materials science and engineering, membrane fabrication techniques, membrane characterization tools and separation processes. He/she will be detail-oriented, well-organized and will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. The successful candidate should be able to work independently and as part of a team.
 
 
 Applicants must hold a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, and have at least six years of experience in the field, along with extensive research and publication in well-known journals and conference papers or similar research accomplishments. Excellent experimental and analytical skills relevant to the project (in particular membrane fabrication and characterization) are required. Candidates with demonstrated history of peer reviewed publications in a related area, along with prior expertise in materials science and analytical chemistry will be preferred.
 
 
 This position is a two-year contract, renewable depending on performance. The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. To be considered, all applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a one-page summary of research accomplishments and interests, transcript or degree, and at least 2 contact references, all in PDF format. If you have any questions, please email: nhh2@nyu.edu.
 
 
 
 Working for NYUAD
 
 
 
 At NYUAD, we recognize that Abu Dhabi is more than where you work; it&rsquo;s your home. In order for research staff to thrive, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. This starts with a generous relocation allowance; educational assistance for your dependents; access to health and wellness services; and more. NYUAD is committed to research staff success throughout the academic trajectory, providing support for ambitious and world-class research projects and innovative, interactive teaching approaches. Support for dual-career families is a priority. Visit our website for more information on benefits for you and your dependents.
 
 
 NYUAD is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and seek individuals who will contribute to the excellence and vibrancy of our academic community.
 
 
 Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates. In line with UAE regulations, Emirati candidates are encouraged to apply.
 
 
 
 Join NYU Abu Dhabi, an exceptional place for exceptional people.
 
 
 
 NYUAD values belonging and respect; such principles are fundamental to the university&rsquo;s commitment to excellence. NYUAD is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and seek individuals who will contribute to our vibrant, multidisciplinary research and teaching community. Multidisciplinary research and exceptional teaching in a global campus community are hallmarks of the University&rsquo;s mission.
 
 
 @WorkAtNYUAD
 
 
 
 Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
 
 
 
 
 For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR: www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr
 
 
 
 NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
 
 
 
 Sustainability Statement
 
 
 
 NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability
</div>

Research Scientist in the Center for Water Research - Dr. Nidal Hilal

WHOOP

<div>
 At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. WHOOP empowers its members to perform at a higher level by providing a deep understanding of the interactions between their unique physiology and chosen behaviors.
 
 
 We&rsquo;re looking for a talented leader to help open WHOOP Labs Doha, our first international product research facility. The Doha lab will partner with the WHOOP Labs Boston team to conduct mixed-methods research to support physiology, user experience, and consumer studies. To serve the company&rsquo;s diverse testing and validation needs, WHOOP Labs completes tens of thousands of data collections a year and creates best in class experience for our participants. WHOOP Labs Doha will set the bar for product innovation research in the GCC, setting strategy for participant experience and contributing to advancing WHOOP technology.
 
 
 We&rsquo;re looking for someone with a proven track record collaborating internationally and leading a cross-functional team, who is excited to work with our members and isn&rsquo;t afraid to roll up their sleeves and get sweaty. This position is in-person in Doha, Qatar with potential travel to Boston, MA 1-2 times per year.
 
 
 
 This role is based in the Doha, Qatar. We will only consider candidates who currently live in Doha, Qatar.
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Own the development and execution of the WHOOP Labs Doha opening strategy, including team hiring, participant compensation structure, and setting operating hours
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 Champion research integrity, including ensuring that data collection tools and team practices align with local regulations for ethical human subjects research
 </li>
 <li>
 Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of program initiatives and track progress towards goals
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure clear communication between the Boston and Doha labs, developing ways of working that support multi-facility research execution
 </li>
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 Represent Doha culture and unique participant experience factors in broader strategic conversations with the rest of the WHOOP human subjects research team
 </li>
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 Build the WHOOP Labs Doha brand and represent WHOOP in the GCC region
 </li>
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 Reports to the Director of Human Subjects Research
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in a field related to human subjects research such as psychology, neuroscience, exercise physiology, or consumer science
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 5+ years of full-time professional experience in a related area
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 2+ years of success leading a diversely skilled team
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 Experience working on a distributed international team preferred
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 Deep knowledge of local culture and ability to thoughtfully communicate localization considerations for research at WHOOP Labs Doha
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 Understanding of best practices regarding human subjects research, including how to obtain IRB approval for new research projects; research ethics, data privacy, and consent
 </li>
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 Track record of successful project management, including resource allocation, timeline management, and risk mitigation
 </li>
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 Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
 </li>
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 Strong organizational skills, ability to plan ahead while still being flexible and able to work around challenges
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 Strong networking and collaboration skills, with experience in building partnerships and engaging with external stakeholders
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 Ability to present findings to stakeholders and effectively communicate with company leaders
 </li>
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 Excitement to work in a high-energy, fast-paced startup environment
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 Understanding of branding and marketing as it applies to research in industry spaces
 </li>
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 Fluency in verbal and written English, WHOOP&rsquo;s working language
 
 
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 This role is based in the Doha, Qatar. We will only consider candidates who currently live in Doha, Qatar.
 
 
 
 Interested in the role, but don&rsquo;t meet every qualification? We encourage you to still apply! At WHOOP, we believe there is much more to a candidate than what is written on paper, and we value character as much as experience. As we continue to build a diverse and inclusive environment, we encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply.
 
 
 WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify to determine employment eligibility. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
</div>

Associate Director, WHOOP Labs Doha

AbbVie

<div>Company Description 
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube. 
Job Description 
Purpose
The Director, Neuroscience is responsible for leading public affairs across ths therapeutic areas within AbbVie&rsquo;s international business. This leader and their team will deliver impactful therapeutic communications, market shaping strategies to accelerate access to treatment, patient advocacy engagement, and targeted disease profiling initiatives aligned to AbbVie&rsquo;s priorities. In particular, work will focus on core business priorities in Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease and migraine. The role will work closely with Europe and Intercontinental Area and Affiliate colleagues to ensure strong country level execution that supports patient access to innovative medicines and advances standards of care. In addition, it serves as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders across the therapeutic areas of responsibility, ensuring alignment on priorities, strategy, and impact. The role is a member of the International Public Affairs Leadership Team.
This position reports to the Head of International Public Affairs.
The preferred location for this role is Lake County, Illinois.
Responsibilities<ul><li>
Lead the development and execution of public affairs priorities across AbbVie&rsquo;s neuroscience portfolio, with a particular focus on key franchises in Parkinson&rsquo;s disease and migraine.</li><li>
Partner with cross functional colleagues, including government affairs, market access, and medical, to develop communication and advocacy strategies that elevate standards of care and improve patient access.</li><li>
Set clear priorities across franchises, focusing resources and effort where public affairs strategies can deliver differentiated impact.</li><li>
Work closely with colleagues in Europe / Intercontinental regions and Affiliates to ensure strong pull through of international strategies and effective measurement of execution.</li><li>
Lead, manage, and develop a high performing team, fostering individual growth and sustained impact.</li><li>
Collaborate with U.S. therapeutic communications and R&amp;D communications teams to support a &ldquo;One AbbVie&rdquo; approach to pipeline development and leadership in neuroscience.</li><li>
Contribute as a member of the International Public Affairs Leadership Team, supporting the culture, development, and strategic priorities of the broader function.</li><li>
Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders across commercial, market access, medical, and other functions, providing counsel that strengthens alignment, decision making, and impact.</li><li>
Represent AbbVie externally, including building and maintaining relationships with priority patient organizations&rsquo; and media.</li><li>
Model AbbVie&rsquo;s ways of working by anticipating communication trends and building new capabilities and efficiencies across International Public Affairs.</li></ul> 

Qualifications 
Education and Experience<ul><li>
Minimum of 10 years&rsquo; experience in public affairs, patient advocacy, external affairs, or a related field.</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in communications, public affairs, journalism, or a life sciences field preferred.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience leading therapeutic area public affairs, including milestone communications and targeted disease awareness initiatives.</li><li>
Experience working across international markets strongly preferred.</li><li>
Proven ability to operate effectively within senior leadership teams and to articulate the value of public affairs within a matrix environment.</li><li>
Strong executive presence, excellent writing skills, and the ability to communicate with impact.</li><li>
Track record of developing and executing measurable advocacy and communications strategies.</li><li>
Ability to provide sound judgement and counsel across a wide range of communication scenarios, often under tight timelines and with incomplete information.</li><li>
Experience and interest in leading, developing, and motivating teams.</li></ul> 

Additional Information 
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
<ul><li>The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
</li><li>We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
</li><li>This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.
</li></ul>Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company&rsquo;s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.<div></div>
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Director, Neuroscience, International Public Affairs

Vervegen

Job Opportunity: Biotechnology DirectorLocation: Salmiya, Kuwait Company: VervegenAbout UsVervegen is a pioneering biotechnology company dedicated to advancing health, sustainability, and innovation through cutting-edge research and product development. We specialize in biopharmaceuticals, agricultural biotechnology, and life sciences solutions that improve lives and transform industries. As we expand our operations in Salmiya, we are seeking a visionary leader to oversee our biotechnology division.Role OverviewWe are looking for a Biotechnology Director to lead and manage our biotechnology operations. This role requires a seasoned professional with expertise in biotech research, product development, and regulatory compliance. You will be responsible for shaping Vervegen&rsquo;s scientific vision, driving innovation, and ensuring successful commercialization of biotechnology solutions.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Develop and implement biotechnology strategies aligned with company objectives.</li><li>Oversee research, development, and commercialization of biotech products.</li><li>Ensure compliance with international standards, safety regulations, and ethical practices.</li><li>Collaborate with R&amp;D, production, and marketing teams to deliver innovative solutions.</li><li>Monitor KPIs, market trends, and scientific advancements to identify opportunities.</li><li>Manage budgets, resources, and partnerships with academic and industry stakeholders.</li><li>Lead and mentor biotechnology teams, fostering innovation and accountability.</li><li>Represent Vervegen in scientific forums, conferences, and professional networks.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or related field (PhD preferred).</li><li>10+ years of experience in biotechnology research or product management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.</li><li>Strong knowledge of biopharmaceuticals, agricultural biotech, and regulatory frameworks.</li><li>Proven track record of managing successful biotech projects and product launches.</li><li>Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.</li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.</li></ul>Why Join Us?<ul><li>Lead biotechnology operations at one of Kuwait&rsquo;s premier life sciences companies.</li><li>Play a key role in shaping Vervegen&rsquo;s scientific and commercial future.</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits package.</li><li>Opportunities for career growth and professional development.</li><li>Collaborative and mission-driven work culture.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: Up to KD3,400.000 per monthWork Location: In person

Biotechnology Director

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