VP Inflammation & Immunology (all genders)
The Head of Inflammation & Immunology (I&I) is a senior scientific and strategic leadership role responsible for shaping and executing the R&D strategy within the I&I therapeutic area. Reporting to the Head of Therapeutic Areas, this role drives innovation, identifies high-impact opportunities, and steers cross-functional efforts to build a competitive and differentiated pipeline. The role operates in a matrix environment, influencing internal and external stakeholders to position Evotec as a leader in the field.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Scientific Direction
Define and lead the scientific strategy for the therapeutic area, aligned with Evotec’s R&D and business objectives.
Identify emerging opportunities based on scientific trends, competitive landscape, and unmet medical needs.
Champion the therapeutic area’s vision internally and externally, ensuring scientific excellence and innovation.
Own the R&D budget and ROI for the therapeutic area, including internal projects and strategic collaborations.
Prioritize and oversee early-stage R&D initiatives, from target identification to preclinical development.
Provide scientific leadership and collaborate with Operations, Key Account Management and Business Development to identify, shape, and convert R&D projects into partnerships.
Represent Evotec’s expertise at customer events, scientific conferences, consortia, and in peer-reviewed publications.
Knowledge & Experience
PhD or equivalent in a relevant life science discipline
Minimum 10 years of experience, with solid strategical and technical understanding of the pharma R&D value chain and project deliverables with in-depth subject matter expertise in the I&I space
Drug discovery experience from target ID to PDC of at least 10 years, exposure to planning of clinical development and trials up to PoC’s desirable
Proven track record in progressing discovery-stage programs and strategic collaborations
Experience in licensing, partnering, and external scientific representation
Strong network and credibility in the I&I field
Skills & Competencies
Strategic and systems thinker with a future-oriented mindset
Strong leadership and influencing skills in a matrix environment
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
Ability to integrate scientific, commercial, and operational perspectives
Experience in omics data interpretation would be a plus
Skilled in building communities and fostering cross-functional alignment
FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.
ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.
What makes us unique
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Our business model
With Evotec’s Action Plan 2025 “The data-driven R&D Autobahn to Cures”, our goal is to stay competitive in the ever evolving life science industry. Together for medicines that matter.
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Our expertise
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Our team
Our collaborative and trustful work environment enables solution-oriented discussions among colleagues. We inspire each other to great aspirations and know that, together, we’ll go further.
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Success Profile
Cultural fit and soft skills are important factors for success. Check out the traits we’re looking for:
Success Profile
Cultural fit and soft skills are important factors for success. Check out the traits we’re looking for:
- Curiosity
- Resilient
- Creative mindset
- Teamplayer
- Forward-thinking
- Adaptable
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