Scientific Project Leader

Evotec

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Scientific Project Leader pilots and coordinates sample management projects, ensuring communication with clients and internal teams, while planning resources and guaranteeing order delivery. They manage end-to-end client interactions (quotes, planning, execution, follow-up, closing) and contribute to the continuous improvement of laboratory processes to enhance the operational excellence of the department. Evotec is a life science company with a unique business model that delivers on its mission to discover and develop highly effective therapeutics and make them available to the patients. The Company’s multimodality platform comprises a unique combination of innovative technologies, data and science for the discovery, development, and production of first-in-class and best-in-class pharmaceutical products. Evotec leverages this “Data-driven R&D Autobahn to Cures” for proprietary projects and within a network of partners including all Top 20 Pharma and over 800 biotechnology companies, academic institutions, as well as other healthcare stakeholders. Evotec has strategic activities in a broad range of currently underserved therapeutic areas, including e.g. neurology, oncology, as well as metabolic and infectious diseases. Within these areas of expertise, Evotec aims to create the world-leading co-owned pipeline for innovative therapeutics and has to-date established a portfolio of more than 200 proprietary and co-owned R&D projects from early discovery to clinical development. Evotec operates globally with more than 5,000 highly qualified people. The Company’s 17 sites offer highly synergistic technologies and services and operate as complementary clusters of excellence.

Requirements

Ability to work cross-functionally with multidisciplinary teams
Strong project leadership experience
Strong client orientation and external relationship management
Solid Lean management experience
In-depth expertise in sample management, with good knowledge of screening (DMTA), drug discovery, and automation processes
Confirmed scientific experience in a scientific field related to Drug Discovery (knowledge and expertise in laboratory robotics and automation is necessary)
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, ability to work cross-functionally and with interdisciplinary teams
Analytical mindset and strong problem-solving abilities
Good understanding of laboratory processes and sample management workflows
Ability to evolve in a highly collaborative departmental model
Good command of English or French
Good communication, presentation, and client relationship management
PhD, Master II, or Engineering degree in Life Sciences or Chemistry
Minimum 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry (specialized in screening, or management of compound libraries - biological samples)
Good knowledge of laboratory automation or robotics will be a plus
Experienced scientist with team management of technicians
Advanced English and French level

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of automation, data management, and IT tools (knowledge of Titian Mosaic is highly desired)
Project management expertise would be an asset

Responsibilities

Be the primary point of contact for client interactions; collaborate with internal BD (Business Development) and CPS teams, as well as operational managers to meet client needs (from quote request to invoice preparation)
Define project scope, deliverables, deadlines, and resource needs with clients, and communicate these to internal teams
Manage project activity priorities and coordinate with team leaders
Implement, monitor, and manage project quality, SLAs, KPIs, and deliverables
Lead project team processes to ensure project profitability
Plan resource and skill needs
Manage interactions with team leaders to ensure resource availability to meet client demand
Manage cross-functional interactions with all Evotec departments and provide project guidance to ensure progress
Lead project teams to achieve objectives set by the client and the contract
Ensure and maintain good relationships with external clients
Contribute to, lead, or support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency, accuracy, safety, and quality, which may benefit from Lean methodology tools
Propose scientific and technological improvements to optimize processes while maintaining cutting-edge standards
Ensure compliance with contractual commitments (key deliverables/milestones), internal and external resources, budget, and deadlines, while guaranteeing high scientific and technical quality
Guarantee reliable and timely data exchange between finance, project management, and operations teams to ensure effective financial monitoring and meet revenue expectations
Manage internal (reporting) and external communication, including responsibility for project-related client relationships, in coordination with business development, commercial partners, and Alliance Management when necessary