Senior Research Lead, Infectious Diseases & AMR Innovation Scouting

Missions:

• Innovation Scouting & External Engagement
  – Identify and monitor innovative programs, platforms, and technologies that align with AUROBAC’s mission in infectious diseases and AMR
  – Maintain an active presence at international scientific conferences, symposia, and networking events to keep up-to-date with scientific and technical innovations and identify prospects of interest
  – Develop and maintain strong relationships with academic institutions, biotech companies, and innovation hubs
• Scientific Evaluation & Strategic Integration
  – Critically assess scientific and preclinical data packages to determine potential fit with AUROBAC’s pipeline
  – Support due diligence processes and prepare structured recommendations for portfolio expansion and strategic decision-making to the executive team
  – Lead collaboration with external consultants contracted for specific scientific or technical evaluation tasks, ensuring alignment with AUROBAC’s standards and strategic objective
  – Work closely with the CSO and R&D teams to integrate validated opportunities into AUROBAC’s research strategy
• Scientific Intelligence, Communication & Grant Support
  – Continuously monitor the global landscape of infectious disease and AMR research, staying current with novel therapeutic modalities, platforms, and breakthroughs
  – Translate scientific trends into actionable insights to guide AUROBAC’s long-term R&D strategy
  – Contribute to publications, white papers, and thought leadership in the AMR field
  – Contribute to the preparation and review of the scientific part of grant applications

Personal skills:

– Fluency in French and English (spoken and written) is essential
– Dynamic, curious, and highly motivated by the challenge of fighting bacterial infectious diseases and AMR
– Strong communication and networking abilities; comfortable engaging with scientific and business stakeholders
– Strategic thinker with analytical and synthetic skills; capable of distilling complex science into actionable insights
– Organized, rigorous, with strong analytical and synthesis skills
– Collaborative mindset and ability to work across scientific and business functions within a fast-paced research-driven environment

Technical skills:

– PhD in Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Medicinal Chemistry, or related field
– Strong scientific understanding of AMR, host-pathogen interactions, and antimicrobial drug discovery
– Knowledge of multiple therapeutic modalities (small molecules, peptides, biologics, natural products)

Professional Experience:

– 8+ years of experience in pharma/biotech, academic innovation scouting, or R&D leadership in infectious diseases
– Strong scientific background in antibacterial drug discovery
– Demonstrated track record in evaluating discovery/preclinical assets and driving collaborations
– Established network across the global AMR ecosystem (academia, biotech, funding initiatives, consortia)
– Used to working in an international environment

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter application to jobs@aurobac-tx.com mentioning the reference ATX25-08.

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2025.09.29 Senior Research Lead, Infectious Diseases & AMR Innovation Scouting (ATX25-08)