Director, Thrombosis Research, Cardiovascular, Renal and Immunology
Listed on 2026-07-07
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Clinical Research, Drug Discovery
Director, Thrombosis Research, Cardiovascular, Renal and Immunology
As a Director in Thrombosis Research, you will represent CVRI Research on global clinical‑phase thrombosis programs, collaborating with translational, clinical and regulatory teams to develop and execute research plans that inform dose selection, elucidate mechanisms of action and strengthen the target‑disease link. You will provide deep scientific expertise in pre‑clinical pharmacology, particularly for stroke, thrombosis and neuroprotection, and support life‑cycle management for late‑stage assets.
Responsibilities- Represent CVRI Research on global clinical‑phase thrombosis programs, collaborating with translational, clinical and regulatory functions.
- Develop and execute research plans to inform dose selection and mechanisms of action, strengthening the target‑disease link and supporting life‑cycle management for late‑stage assets.
- Provide deep scientific expertise and vision to support pre‑clinical pharmacology in stroke, thrombosis, and neuroprotection, and contribute to strategic R&D activities.
- Design and supervise invitro and/or invivo studies to support target rationale, therapeutic candidate characterization, and mechanism of action evaluations.
- Generate key documentation and presentations for projects moving through internal review stage gates and regulatory submissions.
- Model compliance with HSE, documentation and Good Research Practice guidelines.
- Coach and guide research associates and junior scientists within a matrix organization.
- Collaborate with internal and external teams, including academia, contract research organizations and medical experts.
- Assess external targets, therapeutic assets and technologies to understand the competitive landscape and identify opportunities for collaboration, in‑licensing or innovation.
- Maintain and extend a network with external partners from academia, CRAs and medical experts.
- Ph.D. in a Biological or Medical Science.
- Deep expertise in thrombosis and hemostasis research with a proven track record of scientific leadership and publication.
- Multi‑year experience in drug discovery and development, ideally in a pharmaceutical or biotech setting.
- Extensive knowledge and hands‑on experience designing invitro, exvivo, and/or invivo models for patho‑mechanisms relevant to coagulation, fibrinolysis, platelet activation and clot composition.
- Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and project leadership.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross‑functional collaboration.
- Ability to manage change in a fast‑paced environment.
- Passion for science and urgency to discover new medicines for patient benefit.
- Knowledge of key patho‑mechanisms relevant to stroke and neuroprotection.
Salary range: $ - $ per year; additional compensation may include a bonus or commission. Benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO and sick leave.
Final date to receive applications: 07/17/2026.
Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans. Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.
Location:
United States – Massachusetts – Cambridge or Boston.
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