Director, Preclinical Strategy and Portfolio, Rare Neurological Diseases

Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive

About the Role
LifeArc is looking for a Director of Preclinical Strategy and Portfolio to lead our efforts in Rare Neurological Diseases. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for shaping the translational strategy and managing a diverse portfolio of preclinical programs aimed at delivering life-changing treatments to patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the preclinical and translational strategy for the Rare Neurological Diseases portfolio.
• Oversee the selection, prioritisation, and progression of preclinical assets from discovery through to clinical candidate selection.
• Provide strategic leadership to cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment between scientific objectives and commercial potential.
• Identify and evaluate external innovation opportunities, including academic collaborations and biotech partnerships.
• Represent LifeArc at international conferences and engage with key opinion leaders in the neurology space.
• Manage portfolio budgets, timelines, and resource allocation to ensure delivery of key milestones.

Requirements

• PhD in Neuroscience, Pharmacology, or a related biological science.
• Extensive experience in preclinical drug discovery and translational science within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Proven track record of leading successful portfolio strategies in neurology or rare diseases.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing high-performing scientific teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work at the forefront of translational science.
• Collaborative and innovative working environment.

LifeArc is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.