• Skilled Executive Director with broad pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry experience in managing research groups and activities, leading strategic initiatives and external collaborations, developing innovative technology platforms, and supporting the development of clinical candidates. • Proven track record of building and optimizing drug discovery platforms for strategic outsourcing, target and lead discovery, chemical biology, and drug repurposing, leading to improved success rates, shorter cycle times, and lower costs. Skilled in establishing and managing partnerships with CROs, academic institutions, scientific foundations, and biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. • Seasoned leader and/or member of multi-disciplinary, cross-site, and global management teams. Experienced in strategic planning, portfolio and budget management, laboratory operations and compliance, project management, and developing associates at a variety of levels. • Well-rounded and flexible scientist with a broad technical background in cell biology, biochemistry and pharmacology, particularly in the therapeutic area of Oncology.