Research / In Vivo Scientist (Repurposing)

Our prestigious client is an artificial intelligence (AI) biotech company founded in Silicon Valley with a proprietary technology platform that accelerates pharmaceutical drug development. Its exceptional team is an interdisciplinary fusion of top scientific talent from Harvard and Stanford, world-class technical engineers from Google and Intel, experienced medical professionals from Genentech and Kaiser Permanente, and successful serial entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley and international healthcare.

In support of an ambitious expansion plan in Asia, anchored by a new R&D and business center in Singapore, the company is seeking for a Research / In Vivo Scientist to join their team. Being the first few hires for the R&D team, you will be part of the pioneer team looking into managing projects and performing experiments focusing on humanized mice disease models in diverse areas including inflammation, metabolic, liver diseases, and cancers for drug efficacy evaluation.

What we envision the role to be: 

• Be part of a team of highly skilled scientists to discover, optimize, and develop multiple pharmaceutical drug assets in parallel
• Direct all pre-clinical R&D efforts, such as planning, management, coordination, and financial control of in vivo mouse based projects
• Perform laboratory tests and data analysis to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations 
• Anticipate laboratory requirements and coordinate with operations to ensure adequate physical facilities in advance
• Mentor and develop team members, building a culture of responsibility and ownership
• Ensure the competencies and skill sets within the scientific team are matched to the needs of the product portfolio

What we hope to find in you: 

• PHD in Chemistry, Pharmacy, or equivalent life sciences with solid experience in drug discovery and development with strong demonstrated scientific acumen 
• Proven knowledge of analytical or biochemistry in a R&D environment AND Broad knowledge of the research & development, including in depth operating knowledge of functions involved in analytical within drug development/commercialization processes 
• Highly analytical, structured thinker who is able to glean clear, salient ideas from complex information and very clearly communicate them to a diverse set of stakeholders in a way they will understand
• A highly organized “doer” with an exceptional ability to multitask, who will take initiative and execute and thrives on developing structure around something new
• A natural collaborator: one with a passion for working collaboratively and cross-functionally with other teams where no task too small mentality, willing to roll up sleeves and get things done
• General awesomeness and a sense of humor