Principal Scientist , Antibody Technologies

Job description

Your Responsibilities :
GSK is a world leading research-based pharmaceutical company that combines both individual talent and technical resources to create a platform for the delivery of strong growth in a rapidly changing healthcare market. Our mission is to improve the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer.

Biopharm Discovery is a department dedicated to the discovery of novel and effective biopharmaceutical medicines. This department comprises several complementary functions focused on the progression of a portfolio of biopharmaceuticals from initial antibody discovery, expression and characterisation to molecular engineering and biological and physiochemical profiling.

We are seeking a highly motivated and innovative biologist with experience in the field of biopharmaceutical drug discovery, to drive the discovery and development of first-in-class or best-in-class, novel multifunctional ‘enhanced' antibodies, through implementation of innovative technologies identified from business development partnerships, academic collaborations and internal research.

Working in the Antibody Technologies Section within Biopharm Discovery, you will be responsible for identifying potential breakthrough technologies and implementing technological advances, to open-up target space and discover better molecules faster than ever before.

Key Responsibilities;
• Identify and explore new and innovative technologies that can be developed in-house or through external partnerships, to advance our antibody discovery and development processes.
• Work closely with therapeutic area and research unit heads to develop modalities appropriate for the disease target biology.
• Manage scientific collaborations with biotech and academic partners.
• Support business development, due diligence and IP generation.
• Represent Antibody Technologies and Biopharm Discovery at internal and external scientific meetings.

We can offer you a collaborative learning environment and the opportunity to develop your career and gain experience across drug discovery. If you share our priorities of innovation, performance and trust and are motivated to contribute towards bringing lifesaving drugs to patients, then we'd love to hear from you.

During the course of your application you will be requested to complete voluntary information which will be used in monitoring the effectiveness of our equality and diversity policies. Your information will be treated as confidential and will not be used in any part of the selection process.

If you require a reasonable adjustment to the application / selection process to enable you to demonstrate your ability to perform the job requirements please contact 0808 234 4391. This will help us to understand any modifications we may need to make to support you throughout our selection process.

When applying for this role, please use the 'cover letter' of the on-line application to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity.

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Why You?

Basic qualifications:
• PhD or equivalent degree in Biomedical or Life Sciences with a broad knowledge of immunology, molecular biology, and biochemistry.
• Relevant postdoctoral experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.

Preferred qualifications:
• Proven experience in biopharmaceutical drug discovery and development
• Experience with diverse antibody discovery platforms such as phage display, yeast-based systems and immunization technologies desirable.
• Experience in the development of bispecific, multi-specific/multifunctional antibodies, and novel formats would be desirable.
• Experience in the therapeutic areas of oncology and inflammatory diseases would be advantageous.
• Proven track record in the evaluation, adoption and implementation of novel, technologies / methods.
• Able to forge effective business relationships with academic, pharma and biotech partners.
• Capable of working in multi-disciplinary teams and across therapeutic areas.
• Able to communicate complete and accurate information while maintaining confidentiality.
• Reliable and responsible team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and networking skills.
• Strong “can do” mentality and motivation.

Why GSK? :
GSK is a world leading research-based pharmaceutical company that combines both individual talent and technical resources to create a platform for the delivery of strong growth in a rapidly changing healthcare market. Our mission is to improve the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer.

Contact information:
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