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Senior Pharmaceutical Researcher - Drug Discovery
Posted 23 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly accomplished Senior Pharmaceutical Researcher to drive innovative drug discovery initiatives within their research and development division. This is a fully remote position, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to significant advancements in medicine from your home laboratory or office. You will be responsible for leading and conducting cutting-edge research aimed at identifying and validating novel therapeutic targets, designing and synthesizing new drug candidates, and optimizing their pharmacological properties. Your role will involve close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of scientists, including medicinal chemists, biologists, pharmacologists, and toxicologists, to advance drug candidates through the preclinical pipeline. You will be expected to design and execute complex experiments, interpret data, and contribute to the preparation of research reports, patent applications, and scientific publications.
The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Medicinal Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related life science discipline, with a minimum of 6 years of post-doctoral research experience in the pharmaceutical industry. A strong track record of successful drug discovery projects, demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications and/or patents, is essential. You should have extensive experience in modern drug discovery techniques, including high-throughput screening, structure-based drug design, and lead optimization. Expertise in specific therapeutic areas such as oncology, infectious diseases, or neurology is highly desirable. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills are crucial for navigating complex scientific challenges. Strong communication and leadership abilities are necessary to effectively collaborate within a virtual team and mentor junior researchers. This remote-first role requires a self-motivated individual with a passion for scientific innovation and a commitment to improving patient outcomes through the development of novel therapeutics.
Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Medicinal Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related life science discipline, with a minimum of 6 years of post-doctoral research experience in the pharmaceutical industry. A strong track record of successful drug discovery projects, demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications and/or patents, is essential. You should have extensive experience in modern drug discovery techniques, including high-throughput screening, structure-based drug design, and lead optimization. Expertise in specific therapeutic areas such as oncology, infectious diseases, or neurology is highly desirable. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills are crucial for navigating complex scientific challenges. Strong communication and leadership abilities are necessary to effectively collaborate within a virtual team and mentor junior researchers. This remote-first role requires a self-motivated individual with a passion for scientific innovation and a commitment to improving patient outcomes through the development of novel therapeutics.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and execute research projects focused on novel drug discovery and development.
- Identify and validate new therapeutic targets for various diseases.
- Design, synthesize, and characterize potential drug candidates.
- Optimize the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of lead compounds.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams of scientists to advance drug candidates through preclinical studies.
- Design and interpret in vitro and in vivo experimental studies.
- Contribute to the preparation of scientific manuscripts, patent applications, and regulatory documents.
- Stay abreast of the latest scientific literature and emerging technologies in drug discovery.
- Mentor and guide junior researchers in the laboratory.
- Present research findings at internal meetings and external scientific conferences.
- Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Medicinal Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field.
- 6+ years of post-doctoral research experience in pharmaceutical drug discovery.
- Proven track record in leading successful drug discovery programs, evidenced by publications and patents.
- Extensive experience with HTS, SBDD, and lead optimization strategies.
- Expertise in specific therapeutic areas (e.g., oncology, immunology, neurology) is a plus.
- Strong understanding of ADME/Tox principles.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and experimental design skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple research projects in a remote setting.
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Senior Pharmaceutical Researcher, Drug Discovery
Posted 23 days ago
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Our client, a leading pharmaceutical company at the forefront of medical innovation, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Pharmaceutical Researcher to contribute to their cutting-edge drug discovery programs. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to leverage your expertise from anywhere within Kenya.
As a Senior Pharmaceutical Researcher, you will play a pivotal role in identifying, validating, and developing novel therapeutic candidates. You will design and execute complex experiments, analyze data, and contribute to the progression of drug candidates through the preclinical pipeline. Your deep scientific knowledge and innovative approach will be essential in addressing unmet medical needs.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Senior Pharmaceutical Researcher, you will play a pivotal role in identifying, validating, and developing novel therapeutic candidates. You will design and execute complex experiments, analyze data, and contribute to the progression of drug candidates through the preclinical pipeline. Your deep scientific knowledge and innovative approach will be essential in addressing unmet medical needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and conduct rigorous scientific research projects focused on drug discovery and development.
- Identify and validate novel drug targets and therapeutic mechanisms.
- Develop and optimize assay methodologies for screening and characterization of drug candidates.
- Perform in vitro and ex vivo studies to assess drug efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics.
- Analyze experimental data, interpret results, and draw sound scientific conclusions.
- Prepare detailed research reports, protocols, and scientific publications.
- Collaborate effectively with internal research teams, CROs, and external scientific collaborators.
- Stay abreast of the latest advancements in pharmaceutical research, relevant disease areas, and competitive landscape.
- Contribute to the intellectual property strategy through patent filings and disclosures.
- Mentor junior research scientists and contribute to a culture of scientific excellence.
- Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Medicinal Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related life science discipline.
- Minimum of 7 years of post-doctoral research experience in the pharmaceutical industry or an academic setting focused on drug discovery.
- Proven track record of successfully contributing to drug discovery programs, with publications in peer-reviewed journals and/or patents.
- Extensive experience with a range of drug discovery techniques, including target identification/validation, high-throughput screening, lead optimization, and preclinical in vivo/ex vivo models.
- Strong understanding of disease biology and therapeutic modalities relevant to (Specify Therapeutic Area, e.g., oncology, infectious diseases, neurology).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and experimental design skills.
- Superb written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex scientific information clearly and concisely.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple research projects, and thrive in a collaborative, remote research environment.
- Proficiency with relevant scientific software and data analysis tools.
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