Scientific Research Head, Drug Discovery

Actively Reviewing

Katalyst CRO

Guntur Contract 2–4 yrs exp Posted 7 hours ago · Apply by Sep 14, 2026

Job Description

Job Description

The Scientific Head will provide strategic leadership for all research, laboratory operations, academic collaborations, publications, grant applications, quality assurance, and innovation initiatives. This role will guide research programs across Life Sciences, Drug Discovery, Clinical Research, Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the laboratory research strategy and annual scientific plan.
Lead multidisciplinary research projects and ensure timely project execution.
Establish academic, hospital, CRO, industry, and institutional collaborations.
Supervise laboratory staff, research associates, department staff, coordinators, technicians, and interns.
Guide manuscript preparation, scientific publications, posters, conference submissions, and technical reports.
Identify, prepare, and submit research grant proposals and funding applications.
Ensure compliance with SOPs, GLP, GMP, biosafety, ethical, and institutional quality requirements.
Review protocols, research data, study reports, and project outcomes.
Promote innovation, translational research, intellectual property development, and technology transfer opportunities.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, AI in Healthcare, Biomedical Sciences, or a related discipline.
Minimum 5 years of relevant research, laboratory, academic, or industry experience preferred.
Experience in managing research teams, publications, collaborations, or grant-funded projects preferred.

Required Skills