Principal Scientist – Drug Development

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The Role

Ordaos is seeking a Principal Scientist of Drug Development to be a part of our ongoing mission to create bespoke mini-proteins to enable ground-breaking therapeutics. This new position will play a key role in the pursuit of our mission by leading the management of Ordaos internal asset programs as well as external drug development projects with Ordaos partners. This is a hybrid role in New York City (expected ~2-3 days a week in-office).

What You’ll Do

• Act as project manager and strategist on Ordaos internal and external drug discovery and development projects
• Plan and manage the execution of our drug discovery strategy
• Coordinate internal efforts and timelines with external partnerships
• Actively contribute toward strategic planning of in silico protein design
• Work in multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams on protein therapeutics design and come up with the most effective approach to meet the demands of biologic development
• Work within both the Ordaos wet lab and our AI/ML pipelines
• Deliver within internal deadlines and partnership project deadlines
• Effectively document, track and communicate scientific findings and recommendations within cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• PhD in protein biochemistry, protein engineering, pharmacology, or cell biology related field with at least 3 years of work experience outside academia
• Extensive experience protein drug discovery and development
• Extensive experience in managing external collaborations
• Experience in protein engineering
• Experience in animal studies
• Sound understanding of biophysical and biochemical methods for protein characterizations
• An innovator with track record in molecular design of biologics, of creative and proactive approach to problem solving, and strong analytical skills.
• Track record of scientific accomplishments demonstrated through publications in highly regarded journals and/or intellectual property generation.
• Zeal for stepping out of the box and a collaborative spirit with the demonstration of successful implementation of new ideas with calculated risk-taking. Abilities to lead by influence and communicate across teams with diverse backgrounds.
• Ability and desire to work in an interdisciplinary scientific team and the desire to learn new techniques
• Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Desirable:

• A minimum of 5 years of industry experience in biologics drug development is preferred
• Experience in working with computational biologists, AI/ML scientists, and software engineers
• Experience in IND-enabling studies

Targeted annual base salary:

• $140k-$180k

Benefits

• Stock option grants upon offer and milestones
• Competitive healthcare coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, dental and vision through Guardian Healthcare
• Fully-funded HSA
• 401k (traditional and Roth offered) with 100% match up to first 4% of pay
• 20 days paid vacation and 5 sick days per year, in addition to 12 company paid holidays or floating holidays
• Free annual corporate membership to Citibike
• Monthly commuter benefits up to $130
• 4 weeks of paid “Compassionate Leave” for unforeseen or events that cause trauma or burden