Drug Discovery Pharmacology Scientist

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg, South Africa, is seeking a Pharmaceutical Research Scientist to join our cutting-edge drug discovery team. The role focuses on identifying and validating novel targets and developing innovative small molecule drug candidates within the early-stage discovery pipeline.

The successful candidate will design and execute biochemical and cellular assays, synthesize and characterize novel compounds, and evaluate pharmacological and PK properties while collaborating with

Responsibilities

• Design and execute complex biochemical and cellular assays to identify and characterize potential drug candidates.
• Perform synthesis and characterization of novel small molecules using advanced organic chemistry techniques.
• Evaluate the pharmacological properties, pharmacokinetic profiles, and preliminary toxicity of lead compounds.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data, present findings clearly, and contribute to scientific publications and patent applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including computational chemists, biologists, and pharmacologists, to advance discovery projects.
• Stay abreast of the latest scientific literature and technological advancements in drug discovery relevant to assigned therapeutic areas.

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg, South Africa, is seeking a Pharmaceutical Research Scientist to join our cutting-edge drug discovery team. The role focuses on identifying and validating novel targets and developing innovative small molecule drug candidates within the early-stage discovery pipeline.

The successful candidate will design and execute biochemical and cellular assays, synthesize and characterize novel compounds, and evaluate pharmacological and PK properties while collaborating with