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- : Chief Scientific O.icer (CSO)
- Location: Chandigarh | India
- Reports To: CEO | Venus Medicine Research Centre
- Team Leadership: Leads the entire R&D organization, including Formulation Development (Novel & Generic),
- Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Cell Culture, Preclinical (ADME/Tox), Bioanalytical, Analytical Research,
- Drug Regulatory A.airs, Clinical Research, Pharmacovigilance, Medical A.airs, and IPR
- Our Company
- At the Forefront of the Global Fight Against AMR
- We are a research-driven pharmaceutical organization with a critical mission: to develop novel solutions to
- combat the global threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), with a particular focus on multi-drug-resistant
- Gram-negative pathogens. Our R&D wing, Venus Medicine Research Centre, is built on a foundation of deep
- scientific expertise and is advancing a multi-faceted pipeline that includes innovative formulation platforms,
- novel molecular entities, and pioneering gene-based therapies.
- The Opportunity:
- Architect of Our Scientific Future
- This is a career-defining opportunity for a visionary scientific leader to join our executive team as Chief
- Scientific O.icer. The CSO will be the single point of accountability for our entire R&D strategy and execution,
- from early discovery through to clinical development and medical a.airs. You will be entrusted with shaping
- the future of our pipeline, which includes:
- • Advancing a late-stage asset: Driving our lead candidate through clinical development, leveraging
- our proprietary RENAL GUARD platform to solve the critical challenge of antibiotic-induced
- nephrotoxicity.
- • Driving a novel asset into the clinic: Shepherd our promising BL+BLI program from its current latepreclinical
- stage through IND/CTA-enabling studies and into early clinical development.
- • Pioneering a new frontier: Charting the course for our gene therapy platform for AMR and building a
- robust pipeline of next-generation therapeutics.
- This role demands a leader who can provide strategic direction across a diverse set of scientific disciplines,
- fostering a culture of innovation and rigor to transform groundbreaking science into clinically meaningful and
- commercially viable medicines.
- Key Responsibilities: Driving Scientific Vision & R&D Excellence
- • R&D Strategy & Pipeline Leadership:
- o Architect and champion the companys overarching R&D strategy, ensuring alignment with
- corporate goals and the evolving landscape of AMR.
- o Champion a line-of-sight translational approach, ensuring that scientific programs are
- designed with a clear understanding of clinical utility, regulatory pathways, manufacturing
- scalability, and commercial viability.
- o Drive portfolio management decisions, balancing the progression of late-stage assets, the
- advancement of early-stage novel programs, and the exploration of new technologies.
- o Establish scientific priorities, allocate resources e.ectively, and define key milestones and
- metrics for all R&D programs.
- • Scientific & Technical Oversight:
- o Provide expert scientific and technical leadership across all therapeutic programs, with a
- deep focus on antibacterial drug development.
- o Guide the clinical development strategy for VRP-034 and the RENAL GUARD platform,
- overseeing trial design, execution, and regulatory interactions.
- o Direct the preclinical development of the novel BLI program, ensuring robust data packages
- are generated to support national and global regulatory filings.
- o Lead the strategic direction for the gene therapy platform, critically evaluating and
- implementing novel approaches for in vivo delivery of genetic material to combat bacterial
- resistance.
- • Organizational Leadership & Team Development:
- o Lead and inspire a large, multi-disciplinary R&D organization of over 60 scientists and
- professionals.
- o Champion the growth and development of the Clinical Research, Medical A.airs, and
- Pharmacovigilance functions to support our evolving pipeline of novel therapeutics.
- o Foster a dynamic, collaborative, and high-performance culture grounded in scientific
- excellence, data-driven decision-making, and a sense of urgency.
- o Mentor senior scientific leaders and cultivate the next generation of talent within the
- organization.
- • Cross-Functional Collaboration & External Representation:
- o Serve as the companys lead scientific spokesperson, representing our science and vision to
- the board, investors, regulatory agencies, and the international scientific community.
- o Forge strong collaborative partnerships with the CEO and the heads of Strategy and
- Business Development to evaluate external innovation and in-licensing opportunities.
- o Ensure seamless integration and communication between R&D and Manufacturing, Quality,
- and Commercial teams to facilitate smooth technology transfer and product lifecycle
- management.
- • Regulatory & Intellectual Property Strategy:
- o In partnership with the Head of DRA, guide the regulatory strategy for our novel drug pipeline,
- ensuring successful filings and interactions with global health authorities (e.g., MHRA, EMA).
- o Work closely with the IPR team to build and defend a formidable intellectual property
- portfolio around our core platforms and pipeline assets.
- Ideal Candidate Profile: A Leader in Antibacterial R&D
- Essential Qualifications:
- o Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry,
- Pharmacology) or an M.D. is required.
- o An M.D./Ph.D. with a strong research and clinical background in infectious diseases is highly
- desirable.
- • Depth of Experience:
- o 15-20+ years of progressive experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry, with
- at least 10 years in a senior leadership role overseeing significant R&D functions.
- o Indispensable, deep domain expertise and a proven track record in antibacterial drug
- discovery and development is non-negotiable.
- o Demonstrable experience successfully advancing drug candidates from preclinical stages
- through to at least Phase II/III clinical trials.
- o Experience with diverse therapeutic modalities, including small molecules and ideally
- biologics or advanced therapies (e.g., gene therapy, cell therapy).
- o Proven track record of leading, mentoring, and developing large, multi-disciplinary scientific
- teams.
- • Critical Skills & Knowledge:
- o Strong research credentials demonstrated by a track record of high-quality publications,
- patents, and presentations at major scientific conferences.
- o Strong translational medicine mindset, with a proven ability to connect early-stage science
- with clinical development, manufacturing scale-up challenges, and commercial realities.
- o Expert-level understanding of AMR mechanisms, antibacterial pharmacology, PK/PD
- principles, and modern drug discovery techniques.
- o Deep knowledge of clinical trial design and regulatory pathways for anti-infective agents with
- global health authorities.
- o Proficiency in modern R&D methodologies, including a strong understanding of biostatistics,
- clinical trial data analysis, and an appreciation for the application of new technologies (e.g.,
- AI/ML in drug discovery, digital health tools) to accelerate development.
- o Broad scientific intellect with the ability to think strategically across diverse fields—from
- formulation science and molecular biology to preclinical toxicology and clinical research—
- and connect them to a unified goal.
- o Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate a compelling scientific vision
- and complex data to a wide range of audiences, from specialist scientists to board members
- and investors.
- • Personal Attributes & Mindset:
- o A visionary and strategic thinker with a passion for tackling major challenges in global health.
- o An inspirational and collaborative leader who leads by influence and scientific credibility.
- o High degree of scientific curiosity, integrity, and intellectual rigor.
- o Results-oriented with a strong sense of accountability and the ability to make tough, datadriven
- decisions.
- • Preferred Additional Experience (Highly Advantageous):
- o Strong familiarity with advanced analytical and characterization techniques (e.g., NMR,
- Mass Spectrometry, FTIR, Chromatography) for complex formulations.
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About Company
Venus Remedies Limited is a research-driven pharmaceutical company. We are a global player with a difference and have been ranked among the top 50 pharmaceutical companies in India. We are committed to bringing quality and affordable healthcare within the reach of needy patients across the globe. We strive to meet unmet medical needs and improve the quality of life of patients by offering innovative, effective, and quality products. Our global presence includes marketing products in over 80 countries and having approvals from more than 20 regulatory authorities.
At Venus Remedies, we have a strong focus on research and development, particularly in the area of antimicrobials. Our commitment to innovation has led to the development of several novel products, including generics, which have been widely recognized by the medical fraternity and have gained a wide acceptance in the global market. We have a team of highly qualified and experienced scientists who are dedicated to discovering and developing new and effective treatments for a variety of diseases.
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