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CHIEF SCIENTIFIC OFFICER
VP CLINICAL DEVELOPMENT - PAIN & INFLAMMATION
PATENT ATTORNEY (or AGENT)
GROUP LEADER - NEURODEGENERATION
BEHAVIORAL PHARMACOLOGIST (PhD)
BEHAVIORAL PHARMACOLOGIST (BS/MS)
MEDICINAL CHEMIST (Sr. SCIENTIST/GROUP LEADER)
PROJECT MANAGER - ADME/PK (BS/MS)
CLINICAL SCIENTIST
UPCOMING... VP DRUG DISCOVERY
NEW!!...DIR / SR. DIR IMMUNOLOGY

CHIEF SCIENTIFIC OFFICER

An innovative AND successful CNS focused company with proprietary technology supporting the discovery of therapeutic agents is looking for a dynamic leader who will oversee the scientific operations related to internal and external drug discovery.  He/she will develop and implement the overall discovery strategy for the company and will supervise the expansion of staff and infrastructure to support those aims.  Working closely with the CEO, this person will help promote the company, evaluate appropriate collaborations and partnerships, and establish short and long term goals for the company, among other responsibilities.

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Few innovative pain medications have been developed in the past decades, yet the need is great.  An emerging biotechnology company is developing new and novel treatments for pain and inflammation.  You could play a key role in introducing much needed therapeutics to suffering populations. In this influential role you will report directly to the CEO and be responsible for all aspects of clinical development.  Among other responsibilities you will design clinical trials, interpret clinical data and establish an exceptional clinical team.  This role will allow you to accelerate the development of compounds and to explore their potential use in various patient populations. An exciting pipeline of novel analgesics and anti-inflammatory agents exists.  

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Want a promising future with a chance to build multiple aspects of your career?  This west coast small molecule therapeutic company has an opportunity for a midlevel in-house, legal counsel.  This position involves the drafting and prosecution of pharmaceutical and biotechnology applications (U.S. and international) and counseling on a variety of intellectual property issues.  In addition, the position involves performing and overseeing a range of the other legal matters pertaining to the organization, including legal policies, agreements, intellectual property matters (patents, trademarks and copyrights) and coordinating all legal matters handled by outside counsel.

The primary duties include:

• Writing, filing, and prosecuting patents.
• Working with Research and Development personnel, particularly the chemistry teams, to develop and protect Company inventions.
• Interact with other parties (Corporations, Academia, Research Institutes, etc.) to secure licenses to novel IP needed by Company to extend its patent portfolio and facilitate its business plans.
• Managing agreement and IP issues for company partnered programs.

Qualifications
At least two to five years experience in intellectual property/legal in the pharmaceutical industry.  Requires registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.  A background in organic chemistry is required (advanced degree preferred) as well as experience drafting and prosecuting small molecule inhibitor patent applications.   You will need to be a strategic/analytical thinker who can plan, direct and build for the future.  An energetic self-starter who can manage their time, communicate well, and work successfully with varied audiences would thrive in this environment.

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Ever wondered where that perfect Group Leader position was?  The one where you could be close enough to the science to troubleshoot and share ideas at the bench with talented scientists, yet removed enough that you could lead and strategize on multiple promising discovery projects?  In this position you will supervise a highly motivated and growing team of talented Scientists and Research Associates focusing on murine models of neurodegeneration.  Additionally, you will have significant scientific input on various drug discovery programs.

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BEHAVIORAL PHARMACOLOGIST (PhD)

Want a promising future with a chance to build multiple aspects of your career?  In this position you will conduct in vivo pharmacology research as well as develop and utilize models of CNS disorders (i.e. anxiety, depression, cognition, pain etc.). You will work with some exceptional scientists and participate in the drug discovery process as a project team member, and as a member of the in vivo pharmacology research group.  The company has a dynamic, upbeat and innovative culture and leads the field in preclinical behavioral neurobiology evaluation.

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Want to expand your skills and grow in new dimensions scientifically?  You could join the dynamic, upbeat and innovative culture of a company that leads the field of preclinical behavioral neurobiology and provides customized solutions for central nervous system (CNS) drug discovery.  In this position you will have the opportunity to design and execute behavioral and pharmacological experiments with mice, prepare and analyze data, present results, and directly impact drug discovery. The company provides an exciting venue to grow scientifically and be recognized for your contributions.  It’s also unusually stable with a strong and steady revenue base!

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Medicinal chemistry positions DO still exist in the US!  An enterprising start up (now over a year old) is growing and expanding their medicinal chemistry teams, looking for a talented leader with experience directing a team of chemists.  Some of the most advanced, novel, and innovative chemistry in industry is being done at this company.   The Group Leader position combines hands-on bench chemistry plus management and leadership—the best of both worlds--and reports directly to the VP Chemistry.  Both openings provide ample room for career advancement and growth.  If you’re longing to be part of an enthusiastic team doing cutting-edge chemistry, the opportunity is here!

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PROJECT MANAGER - ADME/PK (BS/MS)

Enjoy working with a certain level of independence and trust while interfacing with other disciplines?  This organization focuses on the search for treatments for neurological disease and on all aspects of drug discovery and development.  A good fit for this position would be someone who is highly motivated and organized with a strong background in preclinical development, including but not limited to experience with PK, ADME and toxicology studies required prior for the initiation of clinical studies. In addition the scientist should be detail-oriented and have a significant scientific and project management background.  The position offers professional growth opportunities, exposure to a new model of orphan disease drug discovery, and a high impact entrepreneurial work environment.

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CLINICAL SCIENTIST

Want to make a tangible difference for a desperate patient population?  This key position involves working to accelerate therapeutic development for a devastating neurodegenerative disease. The successful candidate will align team members and external partners in coordinating and implementing the preclinical and clinical research activities of the organization. A main focus will be strategizing and executing development programs as they transition from bench to bedside.  

Qualifications:  A PhD or PharmD with 4+ years (or a Master's degree with 6+ years) of industry experience of which a minimum of three years has been spent in clinical drug development.  The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with demonstrated scientific writing skills and a proven ability to think strategically and tactically. A scientific background in neuroscience is preferred.

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UPCOMING!! VP DRUG DISCOVERY

PhD with 10+ years industry experience discovering and developing small molecule therapeutics for anti-infectives.  Perfect for someone who likes a small company environment, beautiful weather and meaningful projects.  Experience with lead discovery and optimization, structure-activity relationships, biochemical assays, HTS, and direct supervision of discovery teams is important.  

Contact us for further details as they unfold!

NEW...

DIR. / SR. DIRECTOR IMMUNOLOGY

An innovative, emerging vaccine company is seeking an experienced Director of immunology to play a critical role in leading the Company’s efforts to develop novel oral vaccines for the prevention of infectious diseases. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in immunology, virology and the development of vaccines, in addition to relevant and recent experience managing a vaccine research group.  He/she will report to the VP of Research and work closely with other key scientific team members to develop strategic thought and direction for the Company.  This is an excellent opportunity for a key individual to play a pivotal role in contributing to the development of the Company’s novel candidate vaccine products.

The successful candidate will lead the scientific investigation of the immune response to novel vaccine product candidates, direct all preclinical immunology efforts to support the clinical development and registration of novel vaccine product candidates, and build a cutting-edge Immunology group.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in immunology or related field with 8+ years of post-graduate immunology experience
• Experience in research and development of vaccines in a pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology setting
• Track record of experience and success in the direct management of research teams and projects, outside collaborative efforts, and contract labs
• Proven record of productivity as both a team leader and team member.
• Experience in providing strategic thought and direction for company goals
• Passion and enthusiasm for working in small, rapidly growing company environment

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