Director, Screening and Automation

Director, Screening and Automation - Permanent - Newark, CAAre you ready to lead cutting-edge screening and automation project that accelerate breakthroughs in biotech?Proclinical is working alongside an innovative biotechnology company with an enviable portfolio of assets is seeking an experienced Director of Screening and Automation to establish and lead a newly created function supporting a growing drug discovery pipeline.This is a unique opportunity for a scientific leader with expertise in high-throughput screening (HTS), laboratory automation, assay development, and drug discovery technologies to build and scale a world-class screening capability. Reporting into senior Discovery leadership, the successful candidate will play a critical role in accelerating target validation, hit identification, and early-stage therapeutic discovery. Primary Responsibilities:As Director, Screening and Automation, you will lead the development of automation strategies, high-throughput screening platforms, and functional assay capabilities that support multiple discovery programmes. You will recruit and mentor a team of scientists and technical specialists while driving innovation across screening workflows and laboratory technologies. Skills and Requirements:PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.10+ years'' experience within biotechnology or pharmaceutical drug discovery environments.Significant leadership experience managing and developing ..... full job details .....