7 Senior Pharmaceutical Research Scientist Drug Discovery jobs in whatjobs
Senior Pharmaceutical Research Scientist - Drug Discovery
Posted 20 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Lead and conduct cutting-edge research in early-stage drug discovery, focusing on identifying and validating novel therapeutic targets.
- Design, synthesize, and characterize potential small molecule or biologic drug candidates.
- Develop and optimize in vitro and in vivo assays to evaluate drug efficacy, selectivity, and pharmacokinetic properties.
- Collaborate closely with medicinal chemists, biologists, pharmacologists, and toxicologists to advance drug candidates through the discovery pipeline.
- Interpret complex experimental data, draw insightful conclusions, and propose next steps for research projects.
- Stay abreast of the latest scientific advancements, literature, and emerging technologies in relevant therapeutic areas and drug discovery methodologies.
- Contribute to the preparation of scientific publications, patents, and regulatory submissions.
- Mentor junior scientists and research associates, providing technical guidance and scientific leadership.
- Present research findings at internal meetings and external scientific conferences.
- Manage research projects, ensuring timely execution and adherence to project milestones.
- Ensure all laboratory activities are conducted in compliance with company policies, safety protocols, and ethical standards.
- Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Medicinal Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related life science discipline.
- Minimum of 7 years of post-doctoral research experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with a strong focus on drug discovery.
- Proven track record of successful contributions to drug discovery programs, evidenced by publications and/or patents.
- Extensive experience in experimental design, execution, and data analysis relevant to drug discovery.
- Proficiency in relevant laboratory techniques, including cell-based assays, biochemical assays, protein expression/purification, and small molecule synthesis/characterization.
- Deep understanding of disease biology and mechanism of action.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex scientific information.
- Demonstrated ability to lead research projects and collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote setting.
- Experience with high-throughput screening (HTS) and fragment-based drug discovery (FBDD) is a plus.
- Familiarity with PK/PD modeling and bioinformatics tools is advantageous.
Senior Pharmaceutical Research Scientist - Drug Discovery
Posted 20 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Design and execute complex biological and chemical assays to identify and validate potential drug targets for various diseases.
- Synthesize and characterize novel small molecules with therapeutic potential, utilizing advanced organic chemistry techniques.
- Develop and optimize drug screening platforms and methodologies.
- Analyze and interpret experimental data, presenting findings clearly and concisely to internal teams and stakeholders.
- Collaborate closely with medicinal chemists, biologists, pharmacologists, and toxicologists in a remote setting.
- Contribute to the development of research strategies and project planning.
- Stay current with the latest scientific literature, research trends, and technological advancements in drug discovery and pharmaceutical sciences.
- Prepare research reports, manuscripts for publication, and contribute to patent filings.
- Mentor and guide junior research staff.
- Ensure strict adherence to laboratory safety protocols and regulatory guidelines.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of post-doctoral research experience in drug discovery or a related pharmaceutical research environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in assay development, high-throughput screening, and compound evaluation.
- Strong proficiency in synthetic organic chemistry and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
- Experience with relevant biological assays and analytical techniques (e.g., ELISA, PCR, chromatography, mass spectrometry).
- Proven ability to design, execute, and interpret complex experiments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present scientific data effectively.
- Strong collaborative spirit and experience working effectively in a remote, multidisciplinary team.
- Track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals and/or patent applications is highly desirable.
Senior Pharmaceutical Research Scientist - Drug Discovery
Posted 20 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Lead research projects focused on the discovery and validation of new therapeutic targets.
- Design and conduct complex in vitro and in vivo experiments to evaluate drug candidates.
- Analyze experimental data, interpret results, and draw meaningful conclusions.
- Develop and optimize assays for high-throughput screening and lead identification.
- Collaborate with medicinal chemists to design and synthesize novel compounds.
- Contribute to the planning and execution of preclinical development strategies.
- Prepare research reports, scientific manuscripts, and presentations for internal and external audiences.
- Stay current with the latest scientific literature and advancements in relevant therapeutic areas.
- Mentor and guide junior research scientists and technicians.
- Ensure compliance with all laboratory safety regulations and ethical guidelines.
- Participate in scientific meetings and contribute to the intellectual property development of the company.
- Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related life science discipline.
- Minimum of 7 years of postdoctoral or industry research experience in drug discovery.
- Demonstrated expertise in target validation, assay development, and preclinical drug evaluation.
- Strong understanding of disease biology and mechanism of action.
- Proven experience with various biological techniques and instrumentation.
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a strong publication record.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and collaborate effectively in a remote research environment.
- Proficiency in data analysis software and scientific literature databases.
- Experience with specific therapeutic areas (e.g., oncology, immunology, neuroscience) is a significant advantage.
Senior Pharmaceutical Research Scientist - Drug Discovery
Posted 9 days ago
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- Designing and synthesizing novel small molecules with therapeutic potential.
- Conducting in vitro and in vivo studies to evaluate drug efficacy, pharmacokinetics, and safety.
- Applying structure-activity relationship (SAR) analysis to optimize lead compounds.
- Utilizing advanced analytical techniques (e.g., HPLC, Mass Spectrometry, NMR) for compound characterization.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams (biology, DMPK, toxicology) in a virtual research environment.
- Interpreting complex experimental data and presenting findings to research teams and leadership.
- Contributing to intellectual property generation through patent applications.
- Staying abreast of the latest scientific literature and technological advancements in drug discovery.
- Mentoring junior scientists and contributing to a culture of scientific excellence.
- Developing and implementing innovative research strategies to address unmet medical needs.
- Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Pharmacology, or a related life science field.
- Minimum of 6 years of post-doctoral research experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
- Demonstrated expertise in small molecule drug discovery and development.
- Proficiency in modern synthetic organic chemistry techniques and purification methods.
- Experience with various biological assays and screening platforms.
- Strong understanding of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and drug metabolism.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for effective remote collaboration.
- Ability to independently design, execute, and interpret complex research projects.
- Experience with computational chemistry tools is a plus.
Senior Pharmaceutical Research Scientist - Drug Discovery
Posted 5 days ago
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Senior Pharmaceutical Research Scientist - Drug Discovery
Posted 3 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Lead and contribute to drug discovery programs, from target identification to preclinical candidate selection.
- Design, execute, and interpret complex experiments related to drug discovery.
- Develop and validate novel assays for screening and evaluating drug candidates.
- Conduct in vitro and in vivo studies to assess drug efficacy and safety.
- Collaborate with medicinal chemists on lead optimization strategies.
- Analyze and interpret large datasets using appropriate statistical methods.
- Prepare research reports, presentations, and manuscripts for publication.
- Mentor junior scientists and provide technical guidance.
- Stay current with scientific literature and emerging trends in pharmaceutical research.
- Contribute to intellectual property development and patent filings.
Qualifications:
- PhD in Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in pharmaceutical research and drug discovery.
- Proven expertise in small molecule drug discovery and development.
- Strong understanding of molecular biology, disease pathophysiology, and assay development.
- Experience with relevant laboratory techniques and instrumentation.
- Proficiency in data analysis and statistical software.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a strong publication record.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote research setting.
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
- Experience in specific therapeutic areas (e.g., oncology, immunology) is a plus.
Senior Pharmaceutical Research Scientist - Drug Discovery
Posted 4 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Lead drug discovery research projects from target identification to preclinical evaluation.
- Design, synthesize, and characterize novel drug candidates.
- Conduct in vitro and in vivo pharmacology studies.
- Interpret and analyze complex experimental data.
- Contribute to the development of intellectual property and scientific publications.
- Collaborate with internal and external research teams.
- Mentor and guide junior research scientists.
- Manage research budgets and timelines effectively.
- Stay current with scientific literature and advancements in pharmaceutical research.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant safety and regulatory guidelines.
- Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Medicinal Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
- Extensive postdoctoral and/or industry experience in drug discovery.
- Proven track record of leading research projects and achieving key milestones.
- Expertise in relevant therapeutic areas and target classes.
- Proficiency in modern drug discovery techniques and instrumentation.
- Strong understanding of preclinical drug development processes.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, suitable for remote collaboration.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a virtual team.
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