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#232 DDS R&D Leader / Scientist(Japanese not required)

  • Full Time
  • Kanagawa

Global Recruitment

※This job is only for residents of Japan.

Company Overview

This company is a biotech founded in 2021. They are developing a novel genome-editing technology that is independent of the CRISPR/Cas system, with the goal of enabling innovative therapeutic strategies. With this technology, they aim to overcome limitations and address challenges associated with conventional genome editing.
They are advancing our platform technology while conducting translational research to apply it to disease therapeutics.

Job Description

To deliver the company’s therapeutic modalities to target tissues and cells and translate them into *in vivo* therapeutic applications, you will lead the entire process—from formulating Drug Delivery System (DDS) strategies and scouting/evaluating technologies to conducting internal validation and securing external technologies or partnerships.

【Key Responsibilities】

・ Formulate and execute DDS strategies to enable *in vivo* therapeutic applications of the company’s modalities.

・ Scout and evaluate a wide range of DDS technologies capable of delivering the company’s modalities *in vivo*, without being limited to specific technologies.

・ Establish internal evaluation protocols and experimental systems for promising DDS technologies and lead their validation.

・ Propose and drive collaborative research and external partnerships with universities, research institutions, and other companies.

・ Acquire promising technologies for the company through research collaborations and in-licensing.

・ Work closely with the management team to facilitate decision-making by sharing R&D progress, key issues, and recommendations.

Requirements

・Hold a Ph.D. or possess equivalent research and development experience.
・Possess specialized knowledge, R&D experience, and a technical background in the field of Drug Delivery Systems (DDS).
・Specifically, possess experience or expertise in DDS development related to nucleic acid modalities.
・Ability to independently define research objectives and design/drive the process of hypothesis testing.
・Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to advance research and development.

・Japanese language ability: Not required

*Experience at a corporate entity is not required.

Preferred Requirements

・Individuals with outstanding research achievements, such as academic papers or patents.

Terms and Conditions

  • Annual Salary: 5 – 10 million JPY

  • Employment type: Fixed-term employment (can be changed to permanent employment after one year if both parties agree)

  • Bonus: None

  • Salary Increase: Once a year

  • Probation Period: 3 months

  • Location: Kanagawa

  • Social Insurance: Fully covered

  • Working Hours: Based on 9:00-18:00 (left to the individual’s discretion)

  • Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, and National Holidays

  • Average Overtime: Discretionary labor system

  • Smoking Cessation Measures: Non-smoking indoors

Selection Process

  • Selection Flow: Interview 2 (The final interview is an in-person interview)

  • Required Documents: They require a resume and a curriculum vitae (CV) for the initial screening.

  • Interview Language: Their interviews can be conducted in either Japanese or English.

To apply for this job email your details to nakamura@globalrecruitment.jp