HD Biosciences, Inc. (San Diego), a WuXi AppTec Company, is expanding its in vivo Pharmacology team. We’re seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Scientist to lead/support our in vivo pharmacology team for various projects.
Responsibilities• Lead a team of scientists within the in vivo pharmacology Department
• Develop animal models for the evaluation of various disease models
• Responsible for the evaluation of various drug treatments in rodents PK/PD, anti-infectious efficacy studies
• Schedule studies, review protocols, data and reports
• Establishes scientific standards and new initiatives
• Write and review SOPs
• Provides scientific leadership by proactively advising, sharing knowledge and expert opinions across functions
• Anticipates scientific barriers, and proactively develops strategies to ensure successful drug evaluation
• Applies his/her experience and expertise of preclinical development of new cancer drugs to guide study design
• Participates in drafting quotations
• Perform and be in charge of complex in vivo pharmacology experiments utilizing tumor models (syngeneic, xenograft tumor models and humanized mouse models) in both immunocompetent and immunocompromised mice; and other immunology related fields, in responsible for project execution, data update/presentation, and study report preparation
• Lead trouble-shooting and issue solving efforts to ensure successful delivery of client’s projects
• Develop, implement, optimize, and validate animal models in different disease areas
• Effectively communicate with internal colleagues and external clients to promote a world-class service
• PhD with 2-3 years of post-doctoral training or working experience in the area of immuno-oncology or pharmaceutical related services
• Strong knowledge in tumor immunology, cellular immunology, autoimmunity and related field
• Interactive and collaborative approach; expert influence and conflict resolution skills are preferred
• Experience with in vitro and in vivo pharmacology studies, e.g. sterile cell culture techniques, and rodent handling experience (animal dosing (IV, PO, IP, SC), tumor implantation, blood/tissue collection, etc.) in academic or industry laboratory environment
• Work experience in CRO or in a commercial setting is preferred
• Excellent oral and written commutation skills and presentation ability
• Must be detail-oriented, have strategic planning skills and capability to multi-task, ensuring that all tactical details are managed efficiently and effectively
• Demonstrated ability to guide groups through corporate change and growth
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills to seamlessly fit within a teamwork and driven environment
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
• Proficient in Oral & Written communication skills
• Need to be able to read, write and understand English
• Proficient in Microsoft (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Expertise in animal research
• Ability to multitask across several research areas/projects
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changes quickly
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent organization and record-keeping skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in MS Office and other software/websites for primer design, sequencing analysis and data graphing
• High standards of scientific rigor and integrity
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability
This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by Management.
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