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 15 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
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