Senior Scientist, Pharmacology

The Senior Scientist, Pharmacology at Arbor Biotechnologies™ will be responsible for:

• Leading pharmacology strategies, designs, and execution for neuroscience gene-editing programs
• Interpreting in vivo gene editing data, including molecular biology and histology results
• Managing up to two research associates, offering scientific guidance, prioritizing tasks, and supporting their professional growth
• Preparing study reports and summaries for regulatory filings
• Overseeing contracted research organizations (CROs) to ensure high-quality, timely deliverables

This role requires:

• A PhD or equivalent degree in Pharmacology, Neuroscience, Genetic Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field
• 2-5 years of industry experience in designing, managing, and interpreting in vivo pharmacology studies for neuroscience indications
• Experience with AAV-based therapeutic programs
• Expertise in molecular readouts, such as DNA-, RNA-, and/or protein-based assays
• Experience overseeing outsourced studies and collaborating with CRO partners
• Ability to manage or mentor junior scientists or research associates
• Experience preparing study reports or summaries for regulatory filings
• Strong planning, organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience with gene editing and/or ALS therapeutic programs
• Non-human primate biodistribution studies and/or IND-enabling studies experience
• Histology experience, including ISH and/or IHC

Key responsibilities include:

• Design and conduct in vivo pharmacology studies for neuroscience gene-editing programs
• Analyze and interpret in vivo gene editing data
• Manage and mentor junior scientists or research associates
• Prepare study reports and summaries for regulatory filings
• Collaborate with CRO partners to ensure high-quality, timely deliverables

Required qualifications include:

• PhD or equivalent degree in relevant field
• Industry experience in neuroscience pharmacology
• Experience with AAV-based therapies
• Expertise in molecular assays
• Experience with CRO oversight
• Leadership and mentoring experience
• Regulatory filing preparation experience
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Preferred qualifications include:

• Gene editing and/or ALS therapeutic experience
• Non-human primate biodistribution studies
• Histology experience

Arbor Biotechnologies™ is committed to diversity and inclusion, and offers a competitive salary range of $XX - $XX, with the final amount depending on various factors.