Vertex Pharmaceuticals
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Pharmacology Research Scientist

Vertex Pharmaceuticals · Boston, MA · $105k - $158k

Actively hiring Posted about 2 months ago

Role overview

Job Description
General Summary:

We are seeking a talented, self-motivated and collaborative in-vivo pharmacologist to join the integrated pharmacology team supporting late-stage drug discovery. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in pharmacology, work with a high degree of independence and be adept at conceptually designing, executing and interpreting in vivo/ex vivo experiments to establish therapeutic proof-of-concept across diverse disease areas.

What you'll work on

  • Designs and conducts elaborate, conceptually connected, multi-component in vivo/ex vivo experiments to demonstrate proof-of-concept in preclinical disease models including pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic and efficacy relationships.
  • Perform advanced and/or complex experimental assay development and troubleshooting.
  • Collates and interprets complex data systematically and synthesizes results into a cohesive body of conclusions or recommendations to guide Project decisions and new research activities.
  • Exercises solid judgment to prioritize studies, considering feasibility and Project impact.
  • Scours relevant scientific literature and routinely incorporates new insights into research activities.
  • Identifies, prioritizes and introduces relevant emerging technologies in their field of expertise to advance the existing technology platforms and create/maintain a competitive advantage.
  • Explores the feasibility of applying new scientific principles/concepts or implements and validates novel experimental approaches and technologies to achieve project goals.
  • Contributes significantly to patent and/or publication preparation.
  • Independently prepares study presentations and presents experimental conclusions at internal Group/Department or Project Team research meetings.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in pharmacology or related biological sciences
  • Typically requires a PhD and 0-3 years of experience or,
  • Typically requires a Masters degree and 3 years of experience or,
  • Typically requires a Bachelors degree and 6 years of experience

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