Scientist II, Discovery, Tumor Immunity

Scientist II, Discovery, Tumor Immunity

Do you want to be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients? Every day, we are driven to develop and deliver innovative and effective new medicines to patients and physicians. If you want to be part of this exciting work, you belong at Astellas!

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The Role

This position, the Non-Clinical Pharmacology Scientist, will play a critical role in incubation-stage projects focused on cancer treatment. This position will leverage expertise to contribute to the achievement of DC milestones. Based in South San Francisco, this position will collaborate closely with team members, biologics team members and external collaborators under the guidance of the Incubation & Acceleration Lead and the Head of Discovery Tumor Immunity to move project forward and ensure successful outcomes. It is essential to effectively integrate the research experience gained in Japan with the research environment at the US site, promoting more efficient non-clinical research in collaboration with local members.

Responsibilities

• Plan and independently conduct appropriate in vitro non-clinical pharmacological studies, necessary to advance incubation-stage projects and contribute to the achievement of DC milestones. This includes concept validation of the project, identification and selection of drug candidates, confirmation of the mechanism of action, and exploration of combination drugs.
• Work in a team-oriented laboratory environment under the guidance of the Incubation & Acceleration Lead and the Head of Discovery Tumor Immunity, collaborating with team members, biologics team members, and cross-functional research teams in pharmacokinetics, safety, CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls), as well as external collaborators.
• Prepare patent specifications related to non-clinical pharmacology data for patent filings of drug candidates as needed.
• Proactively conduct investigations to propose new projects based on cancer biology strategies.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and scientific/technical guidance to junior staff as opportunities arise.