Assay Biologist/ Group Lead

Role

Skills & Competencies

• Strong conceptual and technical expertise in drug discovery with proven track record through clinical candidates nominations, IND filings, publications, patents and presentations at symposia.
• Therapeutic area experience in Oncology and

  target validation using

  CRISPR, PROTACS

  ,

  RIPTACS, ADCs and payloads

• Technical experience in cell based mechanistic and functional assays and using automation for high throughput assays.
• Strong knowledge and hands on experience with CRISPR based approaches for knock out and knock in is a must.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills; communicates in a clear, well-structured and professional manner with key stakeholders on a regular basis
• Experience in managing larger teams (>20 people) and/or departments (including management of resource and budget with the ability to work closely with support functions such as HR, finance, quality/regulatory and facilities)
• Ability to manage multiple discovery projects and responsibilities at the same time. Experience in managing project teams regarding quality, timelines and cost. Effectively applies and enables state-of-the-art technologies and best practices to improve operational efficiency.
• Excellent attention to experimental details, data quality, documentation with strong work ethics
• Acts as a subject matter expert and mentor, providing scientific expertise to the collaboration and across disciplines

  & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile

Assay Biology (Crispr gene editing, shRNA, lentiviral transductions, viability assays, proliferation assays, molecular biology, QPCR, Western blotting, Flow cytometry, Mammalian cell culture, 3D cell culture, experience in IPSC and organoids is a plus). PHD with 10+ years and exp in managing team

Educational Qualification

• PhD in Cell Biology/Biochemistry/ Biotechnology with Post doctoral experience and >10 years of relevant industry (CRO, Pharma or Biotech) experience in Assay Biology and screening platforms. Proven track record preferably in a contract research environment would be desirable.