Director, Preclinical Strategy and Portfolio, Rare Neurological Diseases

Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive

About the Role
LifeArc is looking for a Director of Preclinical Strategy and Portfolio to lead our efforts in Rare Neurological Diseases. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for shaping the translational strategy and managing a diverse portfolio of preclinical programs aimed at delivering life-changing treatments to patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the preclinical and translational strategy for the Rare Neurological Diseases portfolio.
• Oversee the selection, prioritisation, and progression of preclinical assets from discovery through to clinical candidate selection.
• Provide strategic leadership to cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment between scientific objectives and commercial potential.
• Identify and evaluate external innovat...