Key duties and responsibilities
* develop, optimize, and implement primary tissue assays to support drug discovery and development programs.
* design and execute experiments utilizing ex vivo organ perfusion and nervous system models to evaluate drug efficacy, distribution, safety, and mechanism of action.
* conduct in vitro and in vivo pharmacology studies to complement ex vivo findings and provide a comprehensive understanding of drug candidates.
* automate data collection and analysis processes to improve efficiency and accuracy in experimental workflows.
* collaborate with cross‑functional teams (medicinal chemistry, biology, toxicology, clinical development) to advance projects from discovery to clinical development.
* analyze, interpret, and present experimental data to project teams and senior leadership.
* author and review study reports, regulatory documents, and scientific publications.
* stay current with advancements in pharmacology and ex vivo systems to incorporate innovative approaches.
knowledge and skills
* proficiency in pharmacology techniques, including cell‑based assays, physiology, animal handling, dosing, and tissue dissection/collection.
* strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to automate data collection/analysis and interpret complex datasets.
* proficiency with data analysis software/tools (e.g., graphpad prism, spotfire, matlab, python).
* excellent communication and presentation skills; collaborative team skills.
education and experience
* ph.d. in pharmacology, biology, or related field with 0–3 years relevant experience; or master’s with 3+ years; or bachelor’s with 6 years in a pharmaceutical/biotechnology setting.
* hands‑on experience developing and applying primary tissue assays, including ex vivo organ perfusion and nervous system models.
pay/compensation
pay range: $110,900 - $166,300.
eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards.
flex (work location)
on‑site designated role; five days per week on‑site with ad hoc flexibility.
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