Senior Scientist, Translational Biology

• Design, establish, and optimize disease-relevant cell-based assays to characterize function and potency of drug candidates
• Perform and interpret critical experiments, particularly during assay setup, troubleshooting, and at key decision points
• Ensure data quality, robustness, and biological relevance of in vitro datasets
• Lead in vitro pharmacology efforts within discovery projects and define assay strategies that support translational understanding and go/no-go decisions
• Contribute deep understanding of disease biology and cellular mechanisms to guide target selection and project strategy
• Communicate complex scientific data clearly to multidisciplinary stakeholders
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend relevant expert CRO’s and collaboration partners for assay and model development
• Oversee CRO-generated data packages, providing scientific direction, critical review, and integration into internal project decisions
• Identify and implement new assay technologies, platforms, and experimental approaches that strengthen translational confidence
• Collaborate closely with Screening Biology, DMPK and project teams to ensure alignment across discovery stages

• A Ph.D. in biology, biomedicine, or a related field
• +5 years of industry experience in Pharma or Biotech
• Strong track record in drug discovery and early development
• Proven expertise in cell-based assay development, optimization, and troubleshooting across multiple assay modalities (e.g. functional assays, ligand-based assays, flow cytometry) and a keen interest in lab-based work
• Scientific background in immunology, chronic inflammatory diseases, and/or cardiometabolic diseases
• Demonstrated ability to balance hands-on experimental work with scientific leadership and external oversight

Experience with design and interpretation of in vivo pharmacology studies using disease-relevant animal models is an advantage