Head of Science

Job title:

Head of Science

Company:

Leo Pharma

Job description

Application deadline: 30th May, 2025
Location: Ballerup 2750, Denmark, Denmark
Contract type: Permanent
Job ID: 3292Lead innovation in medical dermatology as Head of Science at LEO Pharma, shaping the future of healthcare for millions worldwide. Join our passionate team in driving scientific breakthroughs and making a lasting impact-apply today!Join us in creating a future legacy in medical dermatologyAt LEO Pharma, we are global leaders in medical dermatology. We have 115 years’ experience in bringing innovation to healthcare. And we are eager to do much more. Each year, close to 100 million people have a better day because of our medicines. As the Head of Science you will manage and direct a team of scientists in Science, Search and Innovation (SSI) and will be responsible for late-stage asset and early projects.In Science, Search and Innovation (SSI) we share a “challenge accepted” mindset and are guided by our winning behaviours of simplification, collaboration, and accountability, to achieve our goals.Your roleThe overall objective of the team is to build dermatology insights, disease and asset mechanism of action (MoA) understanding, and apply a scientific mindset across the organization. The team should help improve the differentiation of pipeline assets together with the commercial organization and Global Medical Affairs (GMA), and positioning of already marketed assets against competitors.

• Lead the scientist team and coordinate their task with evaluation heads in external innovations
• Plan and Coordinate SSI meetings.
• Coordinate asset evaluation with Heads of External Evaluation to provide joint guidance and recommendation to Chief Scientific Officer (CSO)
• Lead and provide scientific support of late-stage projects and publications.
• Lead scientific early project teams.
• Build disease understanding.
• Collaboration with Translational Science to drive biomarker research.
• Collaboration with Formulation team to drive topical innovation

The role offers the opportunity to be part of the SSI leadership team and is based at our Head office in Ballerup, Denmark.Your qualificationsTo succeed in this role, we imagine that you have the following qualifications:

• Scientific background in e.g. immunology, biochemistry, or chemistry with PhD degree
• Proven track record of people management and leadership.
• Experience from pharmaceutical industry in early discovery and translational science
• Experience with scientific support for late-stage development or translational scientific support to marketed compounds as well as clinical understanding is considered an advantage.

LEO Pharma is built on collaboration, innovation and curiosity. Is this you? Can you bring this, together with a strong strategic mindset and business acumen to the role? We want to hear from you!Your applicationYou do not need to upload a cover letter, but feel free to add a few sentences in your resume or CV on why this position has your interest. Please refrain from adding a photo to your CV.Beyond the skinBecome part of LEO Pharma, a global leader in medical dermatology, as we go beyond the skin to make a lasting impact. We are the legacy-builders of the future – enabling people to have a better today and tomorrow. With the world as our lab, we are transforming innovative ideas into more effective and easier-to-use medicines. Through collaboration and partnerships, we can do much more.At LEO Pharma, we believe in the power of individuals to drive change. Our flat organizational structure empowers you to make a visible impact and offers versatile roles for professional growth. We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, recognizing that our different perspectives, backgrounds, and attitudes enable us to make the best decisions. Join our passionate team at LEO Pharma and be yourself as we work together to make a fundamental difference.For certain positions, LEO Pharma might complete a background check conducted by a third party.Join us and make an impact in, on and far beyond the skin. Apply now!Report a concern:

Expected salary

Location

Ballerup, Hovedstaden

Job date

Tue, 20 May 2025 23:12:13 GMT

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