Senior Scientist
BioSpace · Tarrytown, NY · Today
Analyst$110k–$179k/yrFull-time
About the role
We are seeking an innovative and highly motivated Ph.D.-level scientist to join our collaborative Immuno-Oncology team. This individual will help drive the discovery and advancement of next-generation cancer therapeutics, including multi-specific biologics, conditionally active agents, and emerging programmable therapeutic modalities.
Responsibilities
- Designing and evaluating next-generation multi-specific biologics, T cell engagers, novel payloads, or conditionally active therapeutic agents
- Contributing to the development of innovative delivery platforms, including nanoparticle- and nanomedicine-based systems for targeted delivery of RNA, small molecules, proteins, or other therapeutic payloads
- Developing strategies to enable tumor-selective activity through conditional activation, microenvironment-dependent targeting, or logic-gated therapeutic approaches (e.g., AND/OR/NOT circuits)
- Designing and executing in vitro and in vivo studies to evaluate pharmacology, mechanism of action, delivery efficiency, and anti-tumor activity
- Interpreting complex datasets, integrating findings with current scientific literature, and proposing data-driven next steps
- Driving scientific innovation through close collaboration with teams spanning protein engineering, oncology research, translational sciences, computational biology, and formulation development
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Immunology, Oncology, Cancer Biology, Bioengineering, Chemical Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related discipline
- 06 years of relevant postdoctoral and/or industry experience
- Strong scientific foundation in oncology, immunology, therapeutic development, or related areas
- Experience designing and interpreting complex biological experiments
- Strong analytical and communication skills, including the ability to clearly present scientific findings
Qualifications
- Are passionate about developing transformative therapies for patients
- Enjoy working at the interface of multiple scientific disciplines
- Thrive in a highly collaborative, fast-paced, and scientifically rigorous environment
- Are intellectually curious and eager to explore emerging therapeutic modalities and technologies
- Demonstrate strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
- Communicate scientific concepts effectively to diverse audiences