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AG Consulting & Services · 3 days ago

Sr. / Director of Biology Discovery

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$200K/yr - $220K/yr

10+ years exp

AG Consulting & Services is seeking a highly accomplished Director or Senior Director of Biology to lead biological strategy and execution from target identification through IND-enabling studies. The successful candidate will provide scientific leadership across discovery and early development programs, guiding multidisciplinary teams to translate innovative biology into differentiated clinical candidates.

Staffing & Recruiting

Hiring Manager

Ivan Gitardi

Responsibilities

Lead biology efforts across multiple programs from target identification, validation, and mechanism-of-action studies through IND-enabling activities

Define and drive biological strategy aligned with therapeutic area goals, with emphasis on skin biology, dermatology, and/or topical delivery

Partner with Chemistry, DMPK, Toxicology, Translational Medicine, and Clinical teams to ensure seamless progression of programs

Serve as a scientific thought leader, contributing to portfolio strategy, target prioritization, and go/no-go decisions

Design and oversee in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo models relevant to dermatology and skin diseases

Guide development of robust pharmacology packages, including efficacy, biomarker, and translational strategies

Ensure biological rigor and reproducibility of data supporting candidate selection and IND submissions

Oversee external collaborations, CROs, and academic partnerships as needed

Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of scientists and research leaders

Foster a culture of scientific excellence, collaboration, accountability, and innovation

Provide clear direction, career development, and performance management for direct reports

Present program data and strategy to executive leadership, governance committees, and external stakeholders

Contribute to regulatory documents, including INDs, investigator brochures, and scientific publications

Represent the company at scientific meetings and within external collaborations

Qualification

Biology expertiseDermatology experienceDrug developmentTranslational biologyIND submissionsLeadership experienceScientific publicationsTeam management

Required

PhD (or equivalent) in Biology, Immunology, Pharmacology, Dermatology, or a related life sciences field

10+ years (Director) or 12–15+ years (Senior Director) of industry experience in drug discovery and early development

Demonstrated success advancing programs from target identification through IND

Strong background in skin biology, dermatology, inflammatory skin diseases, barrier biology, or topical drug development

Proven leadership experience managing and developing scientific teams

Deep understanding of translational biology and early clinical relevance

Preferred

Experience with topical or dermal delivery modalities (small molecules, biologics, or novel platforms)

Track record of IND submissions and/or compounds entering clinical development

Experience working across multiple therapeutic areas within dermatology (e.g., inflammatory, autoimmune, genetic, or infectious skin diseases)

Publications, patents, or external scientific recognition in relevant fields

Company

AG Consulting & Services

We consistently achieve over a 95% offer acceptance rate and have successfully placed professionals across the majority of U.S.

Basingstoke, Hampshire, GB

2-10 employees

https://agconsulting.services/

Funding

Current Stage

Early Stage

Leadership Team

Ivan Gitardi

Founder - Company Director - Advanced Therapies - Biotech

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