Senior Preclinical Innovation Manager

1w1 week ago

Fresenius

Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, DE · Full-time · €90,000 – €130,000

About this role

At Fresenius Kabi, we care deeply about saving and improving human lives with affordable, accessible, and innovative healthcare products. As Senior Preclinical Innovation Manager, you will join the preclinical team and play a central role in shaping the early scientific strategy for future clinical nutrition and Pharma products. Your focus will be generating and evaluating preclinical evidence that supports the functional potential and physiological relevance of novel ingredients, formulations, and concepts.

You will drive scientific discovery and purposeful exploratory research in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. Lead the design and scientific oversight of exploratory preclinical studies, such as proof of concept and mode of action, to support early innovation. Analyze and integrate data from multiple preclinical sources to generate robust scientific rationales for progressing concepts.

Collaborate with academic partners, CROs, and internal teams to design physiologically relevant in vitro and in vivo models. Scout for innovation opportunities that could improve patient quality of life. Thrive in identifying new scientific opportunities, novel ingredients, and technologies while enjoying cross-functional interactions.

Contribute to internal knowledge building by tracking emerging trends in nutritional science and related areas. Eager to translate data into meaningful insights and present scientific content to diverse audiences. Influence outcomes through strong relationship-building in a collaborative and diverse environment.

Requirements

PhD in Life Sciences (e.g., Biomedical, Pharmacology, Biochemistry or other relevant life science degree) with >5 years of experience in preclinical or translational research, ideally combining academic and industry settings
Hands-on experience with study design, analysis/interpretation of in vivo and/or complex in-vitro models and collaborating with external research institutions or managing scientific partnerships
Strong scientific curiosity, critical thinking skills, ability to translate data into meaningful insights and prepare and present scientific and strategic content to diverse audiences
Adept at influencing outcomes and aligning stakeholders through strong interpersonal communication, cross-functional collaboration, effective relationship-building and thrive in a collaborative and diverse environment
Fluency in English required, German is a plus
Good understanding of physiological and pathophysiological mechanisms relevant to clinical nutrition
Previous experience with early innovation management in Pharma, Nutrition- or Biotech environment, e.g. technology evaluation, new target identification, basic understanding of ICH and regulatory guidelines

Responsibilities

Lead the design and scientific oversight of exploratory preclinical studies (e.g., proof of concept, mode of action) to support early innovation and concept development
Analyze and integrate data from multiple preclinical sources to generate robust scientific rationales for the progression of innovation concepts
Identify and evaluate new scientific opportunities, novel ingredients, and technologies
In collaboration with academic partners, CROs, and internal teams, design physiologically relevant in vitro and in vivo models to enable early innovation
Contribute to internal knowledge building by tracking emerging trends in nutritional science and related areas