Consultant Analyst, Discovery Biology and Target Evaluations
BigHat Biosciences
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San Mateo, CA, USA
Posted 6+ months ago
BigHat Biosciences is seeking an exceptional individual to support the identification and validation of high-value, disease-modifying therapeutic targets through literature based evaluations. These evaluations will be guided by priorities identified by our New Therapeutics Concepts team. The goals and responsibilities of this position include reviewing relevant scientific literature and public databases to evaluate therapeutic targets for BigHat’s growing pipeline as part of the New Therapeutic Concept team. The position has potential to grow into a broader role within new therapeutics discovery and therapeutic program development at BigHat.
- Department
- Drug Development
- Employment Type
- Contract
- Location
- San Mateo, CA
- Workplace type
- Fully remote
Goals and Responsibilities
- Source, triage, and report on novel targets for next-generation antibody therapeutics
- Deliver comprehensive primarily scientific deep dives into target biology and clinical opportunity
- Identify opportunities where BigHat’s platform is uniquely capable of delivering transformative medicines to patients
- Support the new therapeutics discovery and translational research team by working closely with the Chief Development Officer and Director of Translational Research to jointly design novel therapeutic programs that leverage unique molecular designs to address unmet clinical needs
About You / Qualifications
- You have a stellar track record at top-tier institutions or companies; a strong scientific background and publication record; demonstrated technical proficiency in experimental biology or clinical medicine, with experiences and interests spanning multiple domains of human disease; excellent communication skills; insatiable intellectual curiosity; thrive in a fast-paced environment supporting a high-potential startup.
- You love diving headfirst into diverse scientific and therapeutic areas, asking ‘what if’, and collaboratively brainstorming ambitious projects
- MD or Ph.D. in biology, immunology, or related field
- Strong scientific background with demonstrated technical mastery in a range of experimental approaches
- Familiarity with interpreting (sc)RNA and protein expression data, translational and preclinical in vitro and in vivo data, and clinical trial results
- Nice-to-Have: Experience in oncology, immunology, inflammatory or fibrotic diseases
- Prior experience with protein or antibody engineering and/or therapeutics is preferred, but not necessary
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
About BigHat Biosciences
BigHat Biosciences designs safer, more effective biologic therapies for patients using machine learning and synthetic biology.
BigHat integrates a wet lab for high-speed characterization with machine learning technologies to guide the search for better antibodies. We apply these design capabilities to develop new generations of safer and more effective treatments for patients suffering from today’s most challenging diseases.
BigHat integrates a wet lab for high-speed characterization with machine learning technologies to guide the search for better antibodies. We apply these design capabilities to develop new generations of safer and more effective treatments for patients suffering from today’s most challenging diseases.
BigHat is a Series B biotech outside San Francisco with a team-oriented, inclusive, and family-friendly culture. Our broad pipeline of wholly-owned and partnered therapeutic programs span many disparate indications with high unmet need, such as cancer, inflammation, and infectious disease. BigHat has raised >$100M from top investors, including Section 32, a16z, and 8VC.
Our Hiring Process
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