Remote Senior Drug Discovery Scientist | Flexible Hours

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,992,000 - 2,988,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Research Scientist for a fully remote role, enabling you to contribute to drug discovery from anywhere. You will advance our pipeline of novel therapeutics and collaborate with a distributed team of scientists and project managers.

The ideal candidate is proactive, self-directed, and thrives in a virtual environment, with a PhD and 5+ years in pharmaceutical R&D, a proven publications/patents record, and strong data analysis, communication, and

Qualifications

• PhD in Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related life science.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-doctoral or industry experience in pharmaceutical R&D.
• Proven record of success in drug discovery with publications and/or patents.
• Extensive experience with biochemical and cellular assays.
• Strong molecular biology knowledge and disease pathophysiology understanding.
• Excellent data analysis and critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in scientific software and databases.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication for remote work.
• Ability to work independently and with distributed teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute complex research experiments in drug discovery.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data, proposing next steps.
• Develop and implement innovative assays to support drug programs.
• Contribute to publications, patents, and regulatory submissions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (chemistry, DMPK, toxicology).
• Present findings at internal and external forums.
• Mentor junior scientists and foster a productive research environment.
• Stay current with literature and emerging technologies.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Independent work

Remote collaboration

Education

PhD in Pharmacology/Biochemistry/Molecular Biology

Tools

Scientific software & databases

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Research Scientist for a fully remote role, enabling you to contribute to drug discovery from anywhere. You will advance our pipeline of novel therapeutics and collaborate with a distributed team of scientists and project managers.

The ideal candidate is proactive, self-directed, and thrives in a virtual environment, with a PhD and 5+ years in pharmaceutical R&D, a proven publications/patents record, and strong data analysis, communication, and