Team Lead/Associate Director InVivo Biology

Zealand Pharma•Cambridge, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As Team Lead/Associate Director, In Vivo Pharmacology/Biology, the role provides scientific and people leadership for in vivo pharmacology efforts across multiple discovery programs. The position drives strategy and execution of robust animal models (including genetically engineered models) to enable compound screening and mechanism-of-action studies. The role partners closely across Global Biology and key functions to ensure timely, high-quality, data-driven program decisions.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Biology, Veterinary Medicine, or a related field, with 5–8+ years of relevant industry experience including a supervisory role
Demonstrated track record building and leading high-performing in vivo pharmacology/biology teams
Deep expertise in diverse animal models and in vivo assays relevant to obesity, metabolic diseases, and immunology
Experience developing and applying genetically engineered models for screening and mechanism-of-action studies
Experience with in vivo delivery methods, including local CNS delivery and viral delivery approaches
Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to interact with senior leaders and external partners
Strong judgment, structured problem-solving, and the ability to communicate complex in vivo findings to diverse stakeholders
Proactive, inclusive leadership style and comfort operating across multiple programs and priorities

Responsibilities

Build, lead, coach, and develop a high-performing in vivo Pharmacology/Biology team, including hands-on training and mentoring
Design, develop, and qualify animal models and in vivo assays (including genetically engineered models) for screening, pharmacology profiling, and mechanism-of-action studies
Lead study strategy, execution oversight, and rigorous analysis/interpretation of pharmacology data to support program progression and candidate selection
Drive and/or oversee specialized in vivo delivery approaches, including local CNS delivery and viral delivery methods, as relevant to program needs
Collaborate closely with Global Biology and partner functions (Chemistry, in vitro Pharmacology, DMPK/Safety, Formulation) to deliver preclinical candidates with desired pharmacological properties
Evaluate and implement innovative technologies and platforms that increase rigor, throughput, translational relevance, and decision quality in drug discovery