Principal Research Scientist

Job title: Principal Research ScientistLocation: OxfordContract: Perm SRG are working with a Biotech company who are committed to advancing new therapeutics and translating novel immunological science into innovative RandD programmesRole overview Our client is now entering an exciting phase of portfolio progression and growth and are seeking an experienced and highly capable drug hunter to join their team as Principal Research with the role focussing on Novel Therapeutics Discovery - Functional Reprograming.The successful candidate will provide both people leadership and strategic scientific direction, working across a portfolio of assets and collaborating closely with key stakeholders across immunology discovery research and beyond. In this role you will be expected to lead a team of multi-disciplinary scientists to deliver a pipeline of novel therapeutics to drive functional reprograming of inflammatory cells. You will be expected to mentor and develop colleagues from a range of scientific backgrounds and foster a strong drug discovery mindset across the team. You will also act as a molecule lead on pipeline programmes, helping to shape cross-functional strategy and ensuring high-quality scientific execution. Over time, you will contribute to building a coherent portfolio of molecules with related mechanisms of action and maximising cross-program learnings. Key responsibilitiesDevelop and deliver drug discovery strategy in alignment with company''s overall immunology ..... full job details .....