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Structure Therapeutics develops life‐changing medicines for patients using advanced structure‐based and computational drug discovery technology. The company’s platform combines the latest advancements in visualization of molecular interactions, computational chemistry, and data integration to design orally available, superior small molecule medicines that overcome current limitations of biologic and peptide drugs. We are advancing a clinical‐stage pipeline of differentiated treatments focused on chronic diseases with high unmet need, including cardiovascular, metabolic, and pulmonary conditions.

Structure Therapeutics is led by an experienced group of international drug innovators and financed by top-tier global life sciences investors. The company has completed an initial public offering (IPO) in February of 2023. With offices in California and Shanghai, Structure Therapeutics has the benefit of being at the center of life science innovation in both the US and China and capitalizing on the strengths of each geographic location.

Position Summary

Senior scientist will support pharmacology head, present pharmacology expertise in relevant therapeutic areas, play a key role in study design and animal models establishment based on projects’ needs, lead scientists to timely implement the experiments and collaborate closely with cross-functional team members.

Essential Duties and responsibilities

• Support in vivo pharmacology capacity through internal build up and CRO access.
• Support internal in vivo team management and the establishment of internal in vivo pharmacology competency and capacity (animal models, ex vivo/in vitro assays, etc.)
• Design, execute, and oversee pharmacology research to support drug candidate discovery. Ensure that experiments are performed with a consistently high standard quality.
• Support and enable team members and mentor junior scientists, provide technical training on in vivo operation competencies.
• Collaborate and communicate across a diverse research team to successfully progress scientific goals.

REQUIREMENTS

Core Competencies, Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Strong expertise on pharmacology and experiment operation.
• Competences in leading and coordinating complex in vivo study and collaborating with projects.
• Ability to provide training on pharmacology experiment skills.
• Deep understanding of animal welfare and management.
• Proven ability to understand the mechanism of study design and acquire new knowledge and skills in a fast manner.
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently and teamwork is necessary.
• Good laboratory practices and strong organization, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with scientific software, database, and analysis methodology
• PC literacy required; MSOffice skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Management and leadership skills
• Ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues.
• Fluent English and can communicate with colleagues.

Education and Experience

• D in biological sciences or related disciplines.
• Preferred research experience in metabolic disease, fibrosis, etc.
• Industrial experience is also preferred.
• Ability to lead team and work effectively in cross-functional team.