Job Description

My client is expanding and seeks an In-Vitro Pharmacologist to contribute to their drug discovery and development efforts. The ideal candidate will take on the following tasks:

• Assess the efficacy and mechanism of action of lead candidates and determine the proof of concept.
• Design and execute in-vitro cell-based studies, and analyze and interpret data.
• Oversee external biomarker studies and perform biomarker, proteomics, and transcriptomics analyses.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and collaborations with academic and research organizations.
• Routinely present results to the research team to inform research and development decisions.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:

• MS/PhD with biotech industry experience, record of publications and presentations, and management experience.
• Experience with ipsc, neural, or ocular assays.
• Demonstrated experience with cell-based assays, microscopy or high content imaging, and standard molecular biology techniques preferred.
• Experience with biomarkers, proteomics, RNAseq, and bioinformatics a plus.
• Experience running in-vivo efficacy studies and generating high-quality data in a time-sensitive environment.
• Experience with lead identification and optimization using a combination of molecular, cellular and in vitro/in vivo techniques a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, self-motivated with excellent organizational skills, and attention to detail.