Careers

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Project Lead – Peptides will be responsible for driving end-to-end peptide programs from early discovery through development and IND-enabling stages. This role requires a strategic leader who can integrate scientific, technical, and operational functions to deliver high-impact peptide therapeutics. The candidate will lead cross-functional teams, ensure milestone-driven execution, and act as the central point of accountability for program success.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership

• Provide overall scientific and strategic direction for peptide programs across discovery, optimization, and development stages
• Define program goals, development strategies, and critical decision points aligned with company objectives
• Identify risks proactively and implement mitigation strategies to ensure program continuity

End-to-End Program Ownership

• Lead peptide programs from hit identification, lead optimization, and candidate selection through preclinical development
• Oversee peptide design, synthesis, modification (e.g., stability, half-life extension), and formulation strategies
• Ensure alignment between discovery outputs and development requirements

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Drive seamless collaboration across internal teams including medicinal chemistry, biology, DMPK, formulation, and CMC
• Interface with external partners, CROs, and academic collaborators when required
• Ensure effective knowledge transfer across functions for efficient program progression

Milestone Planning & Tracking

• Develop detailed project plans with clear timelines, deliverables, and success criteria
• Monitor progress against milestones and adjust plans dynamically based on data and priorities

Ensure timely decision-making through structured data reviews and governance mechanism

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for internal leadership on program updates and decisions
• Communicate progress, risks, and strategic insights to senior stakeholders and executive teams
• Support fundraising and partnership discussions by providing scientific and programmatic inputs

Operational Excellence

• Implement best practices in project management, documentation, and reporting
• Ensure programs adhere to quality standards, regulatory expectations, and company SOPs
• Drive a culture of accountability, agility, and outcome-based execution

People & Ways of Working

• Mentor and guide junior scientists and project team members
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture across teams
• Encourage innovation, ownership, and continuous learning within the organization

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

• PhD. in Peptide Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related field with 8+ years of experience, or M.Sc with 10+ years of relevant industry experience
• Proven experience in end-to-end peptide drug discovery and development programs
• Strong understanding of peptide design, synthesis, structure-activity relationships (SAR), and optimization strategies
• Experience in advancing peptide candidates toward preclinical or clinical development
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex programs
• Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Familiarity with regulatory pathways and CMC considerations for peptide therapeutics
• Experience working in a fast-paced startup or innovation-driven environment is highly preferred

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Project Manager – RNA will be responsible for driving execution of RNA-based therapeutic programs, ensuring seamless coordination across teams, adherence to timelines, and delivery of key milestones. This role requires a highly organized and proactive professional who can manage complexity across discovery, development, and translational stages while maintaining clear communication with stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

RNA Program Execution

• Drive end-to-end execution of RNA programs across discovery, preclinical, and early development stages
• Coordinate activities across functions including biology, chemistry, formulation, delivery, and analytics
• Ensure alignment of scientific objectives with program timelines and business priorities

Timeline & Milestone Management

• Develop and maintain detailed project timelines with clearly defined milestones and deliverables
• Track progress against goals and proactively identify delays or bottlenecks
• Implement mitigation strategies to ensure timely program execution

Cross-Team Communication

• Act as the central communication hub across internal teams and external collaborators
• Facilitate regular project meetings, updates, and data reviews
• Ensure transparency and alignment across all stakeholders

Risk Tracking & Mitigation

• Identify, assess, and monitor program risks across scientific, operational, and regulatory domains
• Maintain risk registers and drive mitigation plans in collaboration with functional leads
• Escalate critical risks and propose solutions to leadership in a timely manner

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain comprehensive and structured project documentation, including plans, reports, and decision logs
• Ensure accurate tracking of data, decisions, and program changes
• Prepare high-quality updates and presentations for internal leadership and external stakeholders

Stakeholder Management

• Interface with senior leadership to provide updates on program status, risks, and key decisions
• Support strategic discussions with partners, investors, and collaborators
• Ensure stakeholder expectations are aligned with program realities

Operational Excellence

• Implement best practices in project management, tools, and workflows
• Drive efficiency, accountability, and clarity in program execution
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across teams

People & Ways of Working

• Foster a collaborative, transparent, and outcome-driven team environment
• Enable effective decision-making through structured communication and data-driven insights
• Promote agility and adaptability in a fast-paced startup ecosystem

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

• PhD. or M.Sc. in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, RNA Biology, or related field
• 8–10 years of industry experience with exposure to RNA therapeutics or related modalities
• Proven experience in project/program management within drug discovery or development
• Strong understanding of RNA technologies (e.g., mRNA, siRNA, delivery systems) is highly preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in timeline planning, risk management, and cross-functional coordination
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Analytical Scientist will play a critical role in the development, qualification, and validation of analytical methods for drug substance (DS) and drug product (DP). The candidate will support characterization, quality testing, and stability studies to ensure robust and compliant analytical packages for development programs. This role requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across CMC, formulation, and process development teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Drug Substance (DS) & Drug Product (DP) Characterization

• Perform comprehensive analytical characterization of DS and DP using physicochemical and biochemical techniques
• Evaluate critical quality attributes (CQAs) including purity, potency, identity, and stability
• Support comparability studies and batch-to-batch consistency assessments

Analytical Method Development & Validation

• Develop, optimize, and qualify analytical methods for DS and DP testing
• Execute method validation as per ICH guidelines (e.g., specificity, accuracy, precision, linearity, robustness)
• Troubleshoot analytical methods and ensure reproducibility across experiments

Release & Quality Testing

• Oversee and execute DS and DP release testing in alignment with predefined specifications
• Ensure analytical data integrity, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards
• Collaborate with QA/QC teams to support batch release activities

Stability Studies

• Design and support stability studies under various storage conditions
• Analyze stability samples and generate data to establish shelf life and storage conditions
• Interpret trends and provide recommendations based on stability data

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and detailed experimental records in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Prepare analytical reports, validation protocols, and technical documentation
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, regulatory guidelines, and internal SOPs

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with formulation, upstream/downstream, and process development teams to support program needs
• Provide analytical insights to guide process optimization and product development

Training & Mentorship

• Train and mentor junior team members on analytical techniques and best practices
• Promote a culture of quality, scientific rigor, and continuous improvement

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, or related field
• 5–8 years of relevant industrial experience in analytical development for biologics, peptides, or RNA-based therapeutics
• Hands-on experience with analytical techniques such as HPLC/UPLC, LC-MS, GC, electrophoresis, spectroscopy, etc.
• Strong understanding of DS/DP characterization, method validation, and stability studies
• Familiarity with ICH guidelines and experience working in a GxP environment
• Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills
• Experience mentoring junior scientists is a plus

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Bioanalytical Scientist will be responsible for developing and validating bioanalytical methods to support pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) studies across preclinical and clinical programs. This role involves quantitative analysis of drug candidates in biological matrices and close collaboration with biology, DMPK, and clinical teams to generate high-quality data for decision-making and regulatory submissions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Bioanalytical Method Development & Validation

• Develop, optimize, and validate bioanalytical assays for quantification of drug candidates in biological matrices
• Execute method validation in accordance with regulatory guidelines (e.g., accuracy, precision, selectivity, sensitivity, reproducibility)
• Troubleshoot assay performance and ensure robustness across studies

Biological Sample Analysis

• Quantify drug levels in biological matrices such as plasma, serum, and tissues
• Process and analyze samples using techniques such as LC-MS/MS, ligand-binding assays (e.g., ELISA), or hybrid methods
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and traceability

PK/PD Analysis Support

• Generate and interpret bioanalytical data to support PK/PD studies
• Collaborate with DMPK and pharmacology teams for data analysis and integration
• Contribute to exposure-response understanding and dose optimization

Preclinical & Clinical Study Support

• Support bioanalytical activities for preclinical toxicology and efficacy studies
• Contribute to clinical bioanalysis including sample tracking, analysis, and reporting
• Coordinate with external CROs when required

Regulatory Documentation

• Prepare bioanalytical method validation reports and study reports for regulatory submissions
• Ensure compliance with GLP/GCP and regulatory expectations for bioanalysis
• Support IND/CTA filings with bioanalytical data and documentation

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and detailed records in line with Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Ensure compliance with GxP standards, SOPs, and data integrity requirements

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with DMPK, clinical, formulation, and analytical teams
• Provide insights to support drug development decisions and program progression

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related field
• 5–8 years of industry experience in bioanalysis supporting drug development programs
• Hands-on expertise in LC-MS/MS and/or ligand-binding assays
• Strong understanding of PK/PD principles and bioanalytical workflows
• Experience working with biological matrices (plasma, serum, tissues)
• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines (GLP/GCP) and bioanalytical method validation requirements
• Excellent analytical thinking, documentation, and communication skills

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Molecular Biologist will contribute to target biology and early discovery efforts by designing and executing experiments to understand gene and protein function, validate therapeutic targets, and support assay development. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career scientist to work at the interface of biology and drug discovery in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Target Validation & Molecular Mechanism Studies

• Design and execute experiments to validate novel therapeutic targets
• Investigate molecular mechanisms of action (MoA) using cellular and biochemical approaches
• Generate and interpret data to support target prioritization and decision-making

Gene & Protein Expression Analysis

• Perform gene expression studies (e.g., qPCR, RT-PCR, transcriptomics)
• Analyze protein expression using techniques such as Western blotting, ELISA, and immunoassays
• Interpret expression data to understand disease biology and therapeutic impact

Molecular Biology & Cloning

• Design and construct plasmids for gene expression, knockdown, or editing
• Perform cloning, mutagenesis, and vector optimization
• Utilize modern molecular biology tools (e.g., CRISPR/Cas systems) where applicable

Protein Expression & Purification

• Express recombinant proteins in suitable systems (e.g., bacterial or mammalian)
• Purify proteins using chromatography techniques and assess quality/purity
• Support downstream functional and biochemical assays

Assay Development Support

• Assist in the development and optimization of biochemical and cell-based assays
• Ensure assay reproducibility, sensitivity, and robustness
• Contribute to assay validation and screening workflows

Data Analysis & Documentation

• Maintain accurate experimental records in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Analyze and present data clearly for internal discussions and reports
• Contribute to scientific reports, presentations, and documentation

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

• PhD. in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, or related field with 1–2 years of relevant experience
• Strong foundation in molecular biology techniques (cloning, gene expression, protein analysis)
• Hands-on experience in protein expression and purification is preferred
• Familiarity with target validation and mechanism-of-action studies
• Exposure to assay development and screening workflows is a plus
• Strong problem-solving, data analysis, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within teams

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Formulation Scientist will be responsible for the development and optimization of drug product (DP) formulations, with a focus on stability, delivery, and manufacturability. The role involves pre-formulation studies, formulation development, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enable successful scale-up and technology transfer. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to contribute to innovative formulation strategies in a fast-paced R&D environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Drug Product Formulation Development

• Develop and optimize drug product formulations for peptides, RNA, or small molecules
• Design formulations to enhance stability, bioavailability, and patient compliance
• Evaluate different delivery systems (e.g., oral, injectable, novel delivery platforms)

Pre-formulation Studies

• Conduct pre-formulation studies including solubility, stability, compatibility, and excipient screening
• Characterize physicochemical properties to guide formulation strategies
• Support selection of optimal formulation approaches

Stability Studies

• Design and execute stability studies under various storage conditions
• Monitor and analyze stability data to establish shelf life and storage requirements
• Identify degradation pathways and propose mitigation strategies

Scale-Up & Technology Transfer

• Support scale-up of formulations from lab to pilot scale
• Assist in technology transfer to manufacturing teams or external partners
• Ensure reproducibility and robustness of formulations during scale-up

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate closely with analytical teams for characterization and stability testing
• Work with process development and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless transition
• Support CMC documentation and development activities

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate experimental records in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Prepare formulation development reports and technical documentation
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and internal SOPs

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

• M.Pharm in Pharmaceutics or related field with ~3 years of relevant industry experience
• Hands-on experience in drug product formulation and pre-formulation studies
• Understanding of stability studies and formulation optimization strategies
• Exposure to scale-up and technology transfer is preferred
• Familiarity with regulatory expectations and CMC documentation is a plus
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills