🚀 Senior Preclinical Scientist | R&D Innovative Biotech (3897)

Join an innovative biotechnology company developing oral peptide therapeutics and help advance breakthrough drug candidates from preclinical research to clinical development.

This is a unique opportunity to become part of a growing R&D team at an exciting stage of the company's journey, with a lead program approaching Phase III clinical trials and additional pipeline programs progressing toward the clinic.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, review and oversee preclinical in vivo studies (GLP and non-GLP)

• Manage CRO collaborations and ensure high-quality study execution

• Analyze and interpret preclinical data

• Prepare and author regulatory-grade scientific documentation, including preclinical sections of IND submissions and study reports

• Support early clinical development activities, including clinical protocols, Investigator's Brochures and Clinical Study Reports

• Prepare scientific presentations for internal leadership, external partners and scientific meetings

• Review scientific literature and contribute to cross-functional R&D activities

We're looking for someone with:

✔ PhD in Pharmacology, Biological Sciences, Bioengineering or a related discipline

✔ 5+ years of experience in drug discovery and development within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry

✔ Hands-on experience leading preclinical GLP studies and managing CROs

✔ Strong scientific writing skills with experience preparing regulatory documentation (IND sections, study reports, regulatory submissions)

✔ Understanding of early clinical development (Phase I–II) and global regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, ICH)

✔ Excellent communication and presentation skills

✔ Experience with therapeutic peptides is highly preferred; oral peptide delivery is a significant advantage