MSD Senior Scientist Quantitative Biosciences London Discovery 

United Kingdom, England, London 

643135292

Job Description

We have an exciting

In this role you will:

• Design and execute quantitative cellular and/or biochemical assays to identify, characterize, and optimize candidates for therapeutic programs aimed at Immunology and Neuroscience related diseases.

• Conduct molecular and/or cellular mechanism of action studies to understand compound efficacy and specificity, as well as the downstream impact to biology.

• Collaborate with our London-based disease area and genome sciences colleagues as needed to identify our next generation of drug targets.

• Conceptualize and enact innovative approaches (including novel technologies) to solve program objectives and issues.

• Manage project-specific milestones and timelines.

• Interpret data and communicate science and strategy to stakeholders and management.

• Collaborate across our global Quantitative Biosciences and other partner networks to develop capabilities, advance therapeutic programs and grow our scientific capital.

• Take on increasing responsibility within the Quantitative Biosciences group and on project teams as your skills develop.

What you will need:

• Ph.D degree, preferably in a drug discovery setting

• MSc/BSc inin Pharmacology, Biochemistry or a related Bioscience disciplinewith experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry

• Proven ability to independently design, implement and interpret biochemical or cellular assays using detection modalities such as fluorescence/luminescence, FRET, flow cytometry, high content imaging, Mesoscale, Luminex, and/or biophysical techniques such as SPR and mass spectrometry.

• An ability to propose new, innovative approaches and experimental designs as needed.

• Experience with medium to high throughput assay-related data analysis and an appreciation for the related quantitative and statistical concepts.

• A flexible and collaborative approach to working across teams, projects and departments.

• Effective written and oral communication skills.

• The ability to adapt to changing priorities.

• A passion for innovation and problem-solving.

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