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Team Leader Protein Reagents
Team Leader (Protein Reagents)
Job Title: Team Leader (Protein Reagents)
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Alderley Park, Macclesfield, SK10 4TG
About the Company
Evotec is a leader in the discovery and development of novel small molecule drugs, operating across Europe and the US. The company has established extensive drug discovery expertise and an industrialised platform to accelerate innovative small molecule compounds into clinical trials. With a strong foundation in:
- Neuroscience
- Pain management
- Oncology
- Inflammation
- Metabolic diseases
Evotec aims to develop best-in-class differentiated therapeutics while fostering superior science-driven discovery alliances with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.
About the Role
The Team Leader (Protein Reagents) will oversee the establishment, direction, and tactical leadership of the Protein Science area, ensuring quality, timely delivery, and scientific excellence for early drug discovery projects—primarily focusing on protein reagents across multiple modalities.
Key Responsibilities
- Project delivery leadership: Accountable for Protein Reagent supply and profiling across early drug discovery projects, directing internal resources and supporting multiple initiatives.
- Team oversight: Provide scientific direction, mentoring, and performance management for team members to ensure project specification adherence.
- Experimental design and oversight: Collaborate with project counterparts to design experiments, review documentation, and present findings to internal and external customers.
- Data analysis: Conduct thorough data reviews prior to product release, ensuring robustness and compliance.
- Scientific expertise: Deliver expert-level input on experimental design and propose novel approaches to optimise strategies.
- Scientific leadership: Plan, execute, and lead standalone scientific projects and deliverables, fostering team growth and business alignment.
- Training and development: Work with the team to co-develop individual growth plans aligned with business needs.
- Representation: May represent Evotec at scientific or business conferences.
- Peer-reviewed publications: Foster scientific visibility by presenting and publishing high-quality research.
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Knowledge & Experience
Technical
- Proven technical expertise in Protein Purification, with experience in:
- Designing and delivering protein reagents across target families on time, on budget, and to agreed quality criteria.
- Managing automated workflows for efficient protein reagent generation.
- Demonstrated ability to build trusted partnerships with internal and external customers.
Leadership
- Track record of leading protein reagent production teams, ensuring high quality and delivery.
- Experience in mentoring and coaching scientists to drive continuous improvement.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with a background in influencing stakeholders and resolving complex issues.
Research & Publications
- Ideally, possession of a Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline with industry experience (or equivalent expertise via a master’s degree and extensive industry experience).
- Preferable peer-reviewed publications in the field.
Education & Qualifications
Ideally:
- A Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., biochemistry, molecular biology, protein science) with prior industry experience.
- Alternatively, a first-class honours degree + several years’ drug discovery experience in a complementary field.
Evotec Leadership Competencies
Evotec values the following leadership attributes:
- Constructive Feedback: Actively seeks and delivers actionable feedback to improve processes and outcomes.
- Consistent Team Engagement: Fosters a collaborative and positive work environment.
- Clear Direction Communication: Ensures alignment and clarity of vision to the team.
- Proactive Problem-Solving: Anticipates challenges and prevents escalation through planning.
- Effective Delegation: Trusts team members with responsibilities while providing support and development opportunities.
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Benefits Package
Financial & Retirement
- Pension scheme (5% employer contribution, matched by a minimum of 5% from employees; plan increase up to 7.5%).
- Company Bonus Scheme (eligible participants; discretionary benefit).
Leave & Work-Life Balance
- 25 days annual leave (+ bank holidays), growing to 30 days with tenure.
- Private health insurance via BUPA for the employee and their family/partner.
Wellbeing & Support
- 24/7 wellbeing and counselling services.
- After qualifying period: 80% salary protection via permanent health insurance.
Additional Benefits
- Private dental coverage (post probation).
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Refer-a-friend programme, team events, and recognition awards.
- Onsite facilities including gym, running/cycling routes, and shuttle bus service.
Onsite Facilities
- Secure parking provision.
- Restaurant, café, and gastro pub.
- Gym, workout studio, and outdoor amenities (running, cycling).
- Excellent transport links, including a company shuttle bus.
p_lang corrobot: FR | ENG Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap. In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal skills, all applications, including those from candidates with disabilities.
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