SVP Head of Cardio-Renal Research (all genders)

The Head of Cardio-Renal Research is a senior scientific and strategic leadership role responsible for shaping and executing the R&D strategy within the cardio-renal therapeutic area. Reporting to the Head of Therapeutic Areas, this role drives innovation, identifies high-impact opportunities, and steers cross-functional efforts to build a competitive and differentiated pipeline. The role operates in a matrix environment, influencing internal and external stakeholders to position Evotec as a leader in the field.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Scientific Direction

Define and lead the scientific strategy for the therapeutic area, aligned with Evotec’s R&D and business objectives

Identify emerging opportunities based on scientific trends, competitive landscape, and unmet medical needs

Champion the therapeutic area’s vision internally and externally, ensuring scientific excellence and innovation

Own the R&D budget and ROI for the therapeutic area, including internal projects and strategic collaborations

Prioritize and oversee early-stage R&D initiatives, from target identification to preclinical development

Provide scientific leadership and collaborate with Operations, Key Account Management and Business Development to identify, shape, and convert R&D projects into partnerships

Represent Evotec’s expertise at customer events, scientific conferences, consortia, and in peer-reviewed publications

Knowledge & Experience

PhD or equivalent in a relevant life science discipline

Minimum 15 years of experience, with solid strategical and technical understanding of the pharma R&D value chain and project deliverables with in-depth subject matter expertise for cardio-renal

Drug discovery experience from target ID to PDC of at least 10 years, exposure to planning of clinical development and trials up to PoC’s desirable

Proven track record in progressing discovery-stage programs and strategic collaborations

Experience in licensing, partnering, and external scientific representation

Strong network and credibility in the cardio-renal field

Skills & Competencies

Strategic and systems thinker with a future-oriented mindset

Strong leadership and influencing skills in a matrix environment

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

Ability to integrate scientific, commercial, and operational perspectives

Experience in omics data interpretation would be a plus

Skilled in building communities

FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.

ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.

JOB ID-12974