Senior Research Scientist Immunology

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Senior Research Scientist Immunology

At Artica Therapeutics we are looking for a Senior Research Scientist to strengthen our biology team.

Full-time / Part-time · Leiden Bio Science Park

The role

As Senior Research Scientist you will play an integral role in the Biology functional team, working closely together with fellow Research Scientists and (Senior) Research Associates, whom you will coach/supervise, while you will report to the Head of Biology. The team consists of 10 people, including research scientists and associates, and as a start-up company Artica has around 15 employees.

You will help to progress Artica’s small molecule pipeline by leading and supervising biochemical and cell-based assay development as well as design and implement experiments to deepen target, disease and mode of action (MoA) understanding. You will provide and maintain a deep understanding of target biology and disease indications keeping up to date with literature, follow courses, visit scientific conferences and share that knowledge with project stakeholders. You will contribute to gap analysis in knowledge and skills and help solve these. In addition, you will actively identify and assess novel target opportunities to complement the pipeline.

Responsibilities

  • With a good knowledge of what is needed at what time establish research plans within target programs and take responsibility for their timely and high-quality execution together with all biology team members;

  • Align activities in the biology team with other disciplines such as medicinal chemistry, DMPK, etc.;

  • Is, or quickly becomes, a content expert on all scientific aspects related to a program, its target and disease indications;

  • Support the Head of Biology in creating and implementing research strategies needed to fill knowledge gaps and internal skillset development;

  • Contribute to identification, selection and validation of new targets;

  • Provide scientific expertise and enable professional and personal growth of biology team members.

Requirements

  • A completed PhD in Life Sciences, Pharmacology, Biomedical Studies or related field, or functioning at a similar level;

  • 3+ years post-PhD experience in a pharmaceutical or industrial research and/or development environment relevant for small molecule therapeutics;

  • Expert in biochemical and cellular biological principles, immune biology and autoimmune/inflammation related diseases;

  • Deep understanding of in vitro assays as well as preclinical models for immune related diseases and their application in small molecule inhibitor drug discovery programs;

  • Able to effectively collaborate in multidisciplinary teams where English is the working language, and represent Artica in external collaborations;

  • Demonstrate a personal sense of urgency in getting good quality results and efficiency in planning, experiment execution and problem resolution;

  • Maintains high scientific standards and successful track record of driving others to achieve the same.

What we offer

  • Employment for 32-40 hours/week;

  • A dynamic and transparent biotech company, celebrating achieved milestones together;

  • Being part of a passionate and driven team, dedicated to making an impact on patients by delivering new innovative drugs;

  • Attention for personal development and coaching;

  • A competitive remuneration package, including sharing in the success of the company.

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Do you want to strengthen our biology team as Senior Research Scientist? Please apply, we love to hear from you!

For this vacancy we are a partner with QTC Recruitment. Please apply via: https://qtcrecruitment.com/professionals/find-your-job/senior-research-scientist-immunology

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