We are recruiting for a Director of Research & Development
Research is at the heart of what we do and so is this role that we are recruiting for
Leading our research strategy
We are looking for a Director of Research & Development (R&D), who will be a key member of our team and play a central role in helping us achieve our mission.
We are seeking a well-networked, highly motivated candidate who can lead and drive our R&D strategy.
The successful candidate will identify and critically assess new R&D opportunities aligned to our vision to end Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).
The candidate will be accountable for the implementation of the R&D strategy, delivery of R&D programmes and projects, helping us to achieve its mission and strategic goals.
The candidate must be driven and able to seek out new partnerships with academia, pharma, and other key relevant organisations in the UK and global life sciences ecosystem.
To succeed in our mission, the successful candidate will need to think ambitiously and strategically about the development of new treatments and technologies for DMD, while supporting the infrastructure required to achieve the biggest impact from these new interventions for UK patients and families.
This post is part of the senior leadership team at Duchenne UK and reports directly to the Chief Executive and founder and has responsibility for leading the R&D team, including the technology and data team.
You can find out more about it and how to apply here.