Title: Senior Scientist, In Vivo Pharmacology

Reports to: VP, Drug Discovery

Candidate

You are passionate about the company’s mission and a self-starter with an inextinguishable fire to compete and succeed. You thrive in an environment that requires crisp judgment, pragmatic decision-making, rapid course-corrections, and comfort with market ambiguity. You discharge your duties within a culture of mutual team respect, high performance, humility, and humor.

Candidate Responsibilities:

· Plan, design, and develop animal models to test the biological efficacy of therapeutic agents for Neurological and Oncology indications

· Identify and lead external collaborations with CROs and academic institutions

· Lead early discovery program and present project plans and updates to senior leadership

· Analyze, organize, and present data in project team meetings with clear and accurate electronic lab notebook and documentations

· Present data at scientific conferences and publish data in scientific journals aligned to company objectives

· Serve as an example of teamwork and collaboration with adherence the company Team Operating Agreement

Candidate Skills and Experience

· MS or PhD in Cancer Biology, Pharmacology or related field in Biomedical Sciences with 4-8 years of experience in the biotech/biopharmaceutical industry

· Hands-on expertise in animal handling, drug administration, blood sampling, IVIS imaging, necropsy, and tissue processing

· Extensive surgical skills in rodents with more than one therapeutic area are essential

· Proficiency in establishing In Vivo PK/PD models is required

· Design, optimize, and perform high parameter flow cytometry is a plus

· Proven track record of managing external studies with CROs and academic labs

· Extensive publication record in high-impact journal is desired

· Proficiency in WinNonlin, Microsoft Office, FlowJo and GraphPrism softwares

· Excellent oral and written communication skills

· Entrepreneurial spirit, self-starter with proper balance of scientific creativity and disciplined execution

Location: This position is based in San Diego

Compensation: Competitive base salary, stock options, and a benefits package including unlimited vacation and first-class medical coverage; EEO.

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