Head- Preclinical R&D

The key responsibilities include:

1. This is a strategic and scientific leadership role responsible for driving preclinical development of innovative medicines/ NCEs from early discovery through IND-enabling studies to Phase I readiness.
2. The role involves overseeing biology, toxicology, and translational studies, while ensuring robust data generation for regulatory submissions.
3. The incumbent will lead compound screening, in vitro/in vivo studies, and regulatory toxicology, while acting as a critical bridge between discovery and clinical development.
4. The role also includes in-licensing due diligence, external partnership management, and building a scalable preclinical function from the ground up.