Senior Scientist I, Discovery Pharmacology

The Position

Arrowhead is seeking a senior scientist to join our Biology Research Department. The candidate will be a key member of the Discovery Pharmacology team.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute and interpret in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo studies to facilitate drug discovery and development by way of understanding mechanisms of action
• Develop and optimize new cell-based functional assays to achieve project goals
• Support Biology and cross-functional team members in understanding various aspects of drug mechanism
• Independently read and apply relevant scientific literature to projects, troubleshoot and solve problems
• Present research findings to project teams and governance bodies and prepare technical reports
• Present research findings externally (conferences, journal publications)
• Maintain a high level of productivity in the lab and perform critical experiments

Requirements

• PharmD or PhD degree in immunology, cell biology, molecular toxicology, pharmaceutical sciences or pharmacology.
• 2+ years of pharmaceutical industry or relevant postdoctoral experience.
• Track record of scientific publications in high-profile journals
• Deep understanding of cell biology, immunology, cell-culture and cell-based assay development.
• Experience in drug metabolism and safety
• Demonstrated motivation, tenacity, innovation, creativity and resilience in problem solving
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated team player with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary, matrixed environment

Preferred

• Expertise in immunology and/or molecular toxicology. Experience at the interface of drug metabolism and safety.