Associate Director, Integrated Research Management

Master’s degree in a Life Sciences discipline and at least 8 years’ experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry with at least 3 years’ direct experience in Research Operations.

Significant experience within pharmaceutical or biotechnology Discovery-stage research environments.

Recognized expertise in Research operations within a laboratory-based scientific setting.

Demonstrated ability to translate strategic direction into operational execution within matrixed scientific organizations.

Experience working within scientific research platforms (e.g., ELN, LIMS) and familiarity with digital tools that support Research workflows.

Working awareness of AI-enabled capabilities relevant to Research operations and ability to identify practical applications.

The Associate Director, Integrated Research Management provides leadership across Research disciplines to strengthen operational execution, organizational clarity, and cross-functional alignment within the Discovery organization.

This role translates Research strategy into actionable discipline-level plans and drives operational effectiveness within and across scientific teams.

The Associate Director partners with Research leadership to identify business and scientific challenges, improve operating frameworks, and implement scalable solutions that support Discovery performance and organizational growth.

Translate Research strategy into clear operating plans and drive disciplined execution across Discovery workflows.

Diagnose and resolve complex operational challenges, removing friction and strengthening clarity, speed, and accountability in program advancement.

Lead and implement change initiatives within Research, ensuring stakeholder alignment and sustained adoption of improved processes and digital tools.