Associate Principal Scientist - Biology

Neomorph•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Neomorph is seeking an experienced drug discovery biologist with extensive experience participating in or leading programs through strategic, intellectual, and experimental contributions. The role will be critically involved in supporting Neomorph's growing pipeline by driving advancement of programs from early discovery through IND-enabling studies. The successful applicant will proactively collaborate across line functions to establish overarching project strategies and advance programs towards data-driven go/no go decisions.

Requirements

PhD with 6+ years, MS with 9+ years, or BS with 11+ years of industry experience
Track record of strategic, creative, and effective advancement of preclinical drug discovery programs supported by robust data packages
Demonstrated experience independently developing and implementing robust, reproducible SAR-enabling assay cascades supporting drug discovery programs
Experience successfully managing a team directing and coaching employees.
Experience participating in and/or leading cross-functional teams
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Desire and capacity to participate in a dynamic and fast-paced research setting
Desire and capacity to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Nice To Haves

Experience with targeted protein degradation
Experience managing teams of one or more associate scientists

Responsibilities

Participate in and/or lead cross-functional teams to advance therapeutic candidates from early discovery to clinical development through strategic prioritization, effective interdisciplinary collaboration, and efficient technical execution.
Lead from the bench - independently lead the development and execution of project-specific cellular assays to define target mechanism of action, assess markers of pharmacodynamic response, and identify relevant patient populations.
Design and implement effective triaging strategies to support SAR advancement and refinement of target compound profiles based on deep mechanistic understanding of underlying biology.
Generate and lead new target nomination/identification/validation activities that leverage unique aspects of the molecular glue degrader modality.
Anticipate, evaluate, and strategically respond to changes in scientific, competitive, or regulatory landscape.
Effectively communicate scientific advancements, strategic shifts, and risk assessments to project stakeholders.
Contribute to Neomorph's culture of scientific rigor, open collaboration, and continuous learning by openly sharing expertise and providing mentorship to junior scientists.

Benefits

Industry competitive compensation
Annual target bonus
Stock options
401K plan
Career advancement opportunities
Monthly town halls to share business and scientific updates
Work Hard, Stay Well
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their dependents
Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly Neomorph contribution
Employee Assistance Program
10 holidays + Winter Shutdown + 3 weeks of vacation time with additional accruals after 2nd year of employment, separate sick leave.
Supplemental pay for Pregnancy Disability Leave
Paid Parental Leave for employees with a newborn child or a child placed with them for adoption or foster care
Lifestyle
Casual work environment
Volunteer days off each year to spend time contributing to causes you care about
Flexible work schedule
Access to onsite gym
Onsite space to store your bicycle (or surfboard)
Have Fun!
In addition to department and company happy hours, we have regular company-wide and department lunches and social events (ie Padres games, summer picnic, holiday party, bring your kids to work day).