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Scientist II/Senior Scientist, Biology

CambridgeOn-siteFull-time

AI Summary

Leads screening campaigns for small molecule drug candidates, developing cell-based assays to measure GPCR-dependent read-outs and progressing compounds from screening to preclinical animal models.

About this role

Company Summary:

Atavistik Bio is a privately-held clinical stage biotechnology company accelerating the discovery and development of transformative precision allosteric therapeutics to address serious unmet patient needs. Our proprietary AMPS™ platform allows us to rapidly unlock functional cryptic pockets across a broad range of target classes to accelerate the development of groundbreaking medicines. We have rapidly established an emerging pipeline of allosteric therapeutics with the potential to achieve superior efficacy and tolerability profiles by leveraging the power of allostery.

Atavistik Bio is led by an experienced team of drug hunters with a proven track record of developing marketed small molecule therapies and supported by top-tier investors, including The Column Group, Nextech Invest, Lux Capital, Regeneron Ventures, and RA Capital Management.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a strategic and dynamic Scientist II/Senior Scientist with deep expertise in probing GPCR signaling in cell and animal models, to join our R&D group and work with an enthusiastic team of highly skilled scientists in a fast-paced environment. Reporting to the SVP, Head of Biology, this individual will be responsible for leading screening campaigns for small molecule drug candidates. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in developing cell-based assays to measure multiple GPCR-dependent read-outs, high-throughput screening, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with the broader drug discovery scientific team to progress compounds from screening to preclinical animal models.
  • Work with CROs and academic partners on a wide-range of drug discovery efforts including cell-based screening and primary patient cell-based assays.
  • Partner with CROs and academic partners to design and execute in vivo PK/PD and efficacy models.
  • Clearly communicates the biology, screening data, and other information to team members to enable efficient interpretation and decision making.

Required Qualifications:

  • PhD. in Biology or a related field.
  • 2-3+ years of experience in GPCR cell-based screening, preferably with small molecules.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build strong collaborative relationships in a cross-functional environment are a must.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, with experience presenting complex scientific data to both internal and external stakeholders.

    • Skills

    Cell-based AssaysCRO ManagementEfficacy ModelsGPCR SignalingHigh-throughput ScreeningIn Vivo PK/PDPatient Cell-based AssaysSmall Molecule Screening

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