Senior Scientist - Biologics
Abdera Therapeutics
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Posted on Monday, July 17, 2023
Who We AreAbdera Therapeutics Inc. is a precision oncology company developing next-generation targeted radiation therapies- one of the most cutting-edge and highly promising areas of drug development. The company is built on a proprietary modular technology platform optimized for the delivery of radioisotopes to selectively destroy tumor cells while sparing healthy cells. Abdera is using this platform to enable the rapid development of a broad range of safe and efficacious therapies serving cancer patients with limited treatment options.Abdera Therapeutics is growing rapidly and seeking key new team members who thrive at the cutting-edge of innovation. Come join us and be a part of the ground-breaking team set to unlock the power of targeted radiotherapy! Visit our website: abderatx.com
What We Look ForAt Abdera Therapeutics, we are looking for curious and committed individuals who are ready for the opportunity to transform the way people living with cancer can be treated. We are relentless in our focus to offer new hope to families facing devasting diagnoses. We are in search of team members who work collaboratively with a diverse group of colleagues, respectfully engaging one another while collectively and inclusively tackling any challenges we may face. We are building an exciting and fast paced company passionate about discovering and developing tomorrow’s most innovative cancer therapies.
Principal Responsibilities
- Scientific lead for therapeutic antibody discovery programs
- Lead program workflow, from discovery campaign initiation to lead candidate selection
- Review new targets and contribute to campaign design
- Prepare and present data presentations and reports
- Work cross-functionally with other teams, CROs to efficiently and successfully deliver programs
- Train/supervise staff as required
- PhD in Molecular Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry or related field, with minimum 8 years relevant experience or equivalent
- Industry experience with antibody discovery workflows, including discovery platforms and characterisation essential
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge and experience of therapeutic antibody discovery of various platforms and formats
- Experience with characterisation of antibodies, and analysing data to aid lead candidate selection
- Experience leading project teams
- Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with a cross-functional team
- Strong critical thinking and analysis skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills