Job Description
Position description:
The Pharmacokinetics, Dynamics, Metabolism, and Bioanalytics (PDMB) function of our Research & Development Division South San Francisco is seeking a dynamic and collaborative scientist for the Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK) group. The Senior Scientist will be a member of the function providing expertise as a key component of the multi-disciplinary drug discovery effort in South San Francisco, with a focus on supporting preclinical development of therapeutics of various modalities through integrated understanding of drug disposition and pharmacology. Therapeutic areas may include immunology and oncology, cardiovascular and metabolic disease, and ophthalmology.
The Senior Scientist will work within teams of highly collaborative scientists to contribute to the characterization of novel therapeutic agents. The candidate will be responsible for independently planning and conducting in vitro/ex vivo studies to evaluate the DMPK properties of biologics. Ideal candidates will independently interpret data, clearly present data to teams, and integrate data to inform pipeline decisions. The candidate will contribute to scientific initiatives for further understanding in DMPK science.
The successful candidate should be an experienced scientist with knowledge and hands on expertise with biologics bioanalytical, cell based assays, etc. The Senior Scientist must be able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and have excellent scientific, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Education Minimum Requirement:
• PhD in pharmaceutical sciences, Immunology, biology, biochemistry, chemistry, pharmacology, biochemical engineering or a related discipline.
• MS Degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• BS Degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience
Required Experience and Skills:
• Demonstrated proficiency in design, performing, and interpreting cell based assays.
• Strong experience in experimentation science, including FACS, Elispot, ligand binding assay, etc.
• Highly motivated, self-driven and results-oriented individual with excellent communication and presentation skills
• An excellent team player that can closely collaborate with internal and external collaborators
Preferred Experience and Skills:
• Previous experience in drug discovery and development is a plus but not required
• General knowledge of PK, DMPK and/or drug discovery concepts
• Experience and knowledge in Immunology, predictive immunogenicity, including in silico analysis and in vitro assays, are plus but not required.
• High learning agility and a willingness to contribute to all levels within the DMPK group
• Demonstrated creativity and innovation via a publication/presentation record.
• Comfortable with risk taking and undertaking hypothesis-driven experimentation
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Location: South San Francisco, CA
Posted: Aug. 20, 2024, 8:51 a.m.
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