Senior Biotech Research Lead — Gene Therapy, Equity

Placements24; Soweto; Hybride; ZAR 1 800 000 - 3 200 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary package

Bonuses and equity options

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Research Scientist for a Soweto-based biotechnology company to lead R&D initiatives in gene therapy, protein engineering, or synthetic biology. The role combines scientific leadership with strategic direction and mentoring of junior researchers.

You will guide projects from inception to completion, collaborate with cross-functional teams, publish high-impact work, contribute to IP, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a life science discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive research experience in biotech/pharma.
• Strong publication record and/or patents.
• Hands-on experience with molecular cloning, cell culture, protein expression/purification, gene editing, NGS.
• Experience leading research projects and mentoring staff.
• Understanding of drug discovery and development processes.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to present complex scientific information clearly.
• Experience with data analysis software and bioinformatics is a plus.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsabilités

• Lead and design innovative biotechnology research projects aligned with strategic objectives.
• Develop and implement cutting-edge experimental methodologies and technologies.
• Analyze and interpret complex experimental data to draw robust conclusions.
• Mentor and guide a team of research scientists and technicians.
• Collaborate with R&D, clinical development, and regulatory affairs.
• Publish high-impact scientific publications and present findings at conferences.
• Contribute to IP strategy, including patent filings.
• Stay abreast of latest scientific advancements and emerging technologies.
• Ensure compliance with safety, ethical, and regulatory guidelines.
• Manage research budgets and resources effectively.

Connaissances

Leadership

Molecular biology

Biochemistry

Cell culture

Genetics

Bioengineering

Data analysis

Bioinformatics

Problem solving

Scientific writing

Formation

Ph.D. in Molecular Biology / Biochemistry / Genetics / Bioengineering

Outils

Molecular cloning

Cell culture

Protein expression/purification

Gene editing (CRISPR etc.)

NGS

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Research Scientist for a Soweto-based biotechnology company to lead R&D initiatives in gene therapy, protein engineering, or synthetic biology. The role combines scientific leadership with strategic direction and mentoring of junior researchers.

You will guide projects from inception to completion, collaborate with cross-functional teams, publish high-impact work, contribute to IP, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.