Sr. Scientist, In Vivo Biology

Contineum Therapeutics • San Diego, CA

1d • $138,000 - $145,000

About The Position

Contineum Therapeutics (Nasdaq: CTNM) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering novel, oral small molecule therapies for NI&I indications with significant unmet need. Contineum is advancing a pipeline of internally-developed programs with multiple drug candidates now in clinical trials. PIPE-791 is an LPA1 receptor antagonist in clinical development for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and chronic pain. PIPE-307 is a selective inhibitor of the M1 receptor in clinical development for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis and major depressive disorder. For more information, please visit www.contineum-tx.com.
The in vivo biology group at Contineum Therapeutics is currently seeking a Sr. Scientist to join our drug discovery and development team in San Diego. This is a hands-on position with responsibility for the development and execution of in vivo studies focused on evaluating the efficacy of drug candidates. Studies are focused on a broad range of neuroscience, immunology, and inflammatory (NI&I) conditions, including but not limited to neurodegeneration, systemic fibrosis, and peripheral neuropathies. The successful candidate will have expertise in all aspects of in vivo pharmacology and biology and be a strong team player who enjoys scientific discovery and can communicate well in an interdisciplinary environment.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Biology, Neuroscience, Physiology, Pharmacology, or related discipline
• 1-3 years industry experience
• Expertise in conducting basic in vivo procedures, such as drug administration, blood collection, and animal handling and care
• Experience with data management and presentation, experimental design, and data analysis methods
• Ability to work independently in a team environment and be flexible in adapting to change
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Design, conduct, and manage experiments related to the discovery of novel candidates
• Design and conduct PK/PD experiments
• Conduct mechanistic studies related to biological targets of interest using in vitro and ex vivo approaches
• Create and establish novel and pharmaceutical industry-standard in vivo models of conditions related to NI&I
• Manage and analyze experimental data, write internal reports, and present experimental results at scientific conferences and internal meetings

Benefits

• 90% employer-covered benefits
• Flexible PTO
• A very generous holiday schedule that includes a week off in August and time off around the winter holidays
• A well-stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
• Additional benefits include the opportunity for annual bonuses, stock options, an Employee Stock Purchase Program, and a 401(k) with an employer match.
• The comprehensive wellness program includes medical, dental, vision, and LTD coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree