Senior Pharmacologist – Remote Drug Discovery Lead

Placements24; Benoni; Hybride; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Home office stipend

Remote work arrangement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Conference support

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks a Senior Pharmacologist to lead a remote-first research team focused on preclinical development of novel compounds. You will design and supervise in vitro and in vivo studies, interpret complex data, and guide project strategies while collaborating with a multidisciplinary scientific group.

The role emphasizes independent project management, scientific publication contributions, and ongoing professional growth in a fully remote environment within South Africa.

Qualifications

• PhD in Pharmacology or related field.
• 5–7 years of industry R&D/drug discovery experience.
• Expertise in pharmacological techniques including animal models, receptor binding assays, and signaling pathways.

Responsabilités

• Design, execute, and interpret in vitro and in vivo pharmacological studies to evaluate drug candidates.
• Develop and validate assays to assess efficacy, safety, and mechanism of action.
• Analyze and present data to project teams, management, and collaborators.
• Contribute to regulatory documents, scientific publications, and conferences.
• Stay abreast of advancements in pharmacology and related disciplines.
• Provide scientific leadership and mentorship to junior researchers.

Connaissances

Pharmacology expertise

In vitro / In vivo methods

Data interpretation

Scientific leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Formation

PhD in Pharmacology or related life science

Description du poste

Placements24 seeks a Senior Pharmacologist to lead a remote-first research team focused on preclinical development of novel compounds. You will design and supervise in vitro and in vivo studies, interpret complex data, and guide project strategies while collaborating with a multidisciplinary scientific group.

The role emphasizes independent project management, scientific publication contributions, and ongoing professional growth in a fully remote environment within South Africa.