Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Eisai U.S. Neurology
Job overview
The Senior Scientist, Screening at Eisai U.S. Neurology leads early to late pre-clinical drug discovery research focused on neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer's disease, contributing to innovative therapeutic development.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing the screening group, validating and transitioning assays, collaborating with medicinal chemistry and project teams, implementing strategic plans for screening capabilities, and presenting findings to support drug discovery programs.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $124,600 to $163,600 with eligibility for an annual incentive plan and participation in company employee benefits programs including health insurance and retirement plans.
Experience and skills
Candidates need a PhD in neuroscience or related fields with 3-5 years post-PhD experience or equivalent industry experience, strong background in assay development and validation, experience with screening technologies, and preferred people management skills.
Career development
The position offers opportunities to work in a collaborative, innovative environment with access to cutting-edge technologies and external scientific partnerships to advance drug discovery and professional growth.
Work environment and culture
Eisai promotes a patient-centered culture emphasizing collaboration, scientific rigor, and a fast-paced environment with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Company information
Eisai is a pharmaceutical company focused on neurology and oncology with a strong R&D emphasis, known for developing widely-used Alzheimer's treatments and operating a state-of-the-art facility in Cambridge, MA.
Team overview
The candidate will join a diverse, collaborative team integrating genetics, biology, and drug discovery expertise, working closely with external partners and internal project leadership.
Job location and travel
The job is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in a modern open-lab facility designed for integrated scientific collaboration.
Unique job features
The role offers unique opportunities to work with precision chemistry strategies, human genetics insights, and advanced screening technologies in a novel open-lab environment.
Company overview
Eisai U.S. Neurology is a division of Eisai Inc., the American subsidiary of the global Japanese pharmaceutical company Eisai Co., Ltd., focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapies for neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and epilepsy. The company generates revenue primarily through the research, development, and sale of prescription medications, including notable products like Leqembi (lecanemab) for Alzheimer's and Fycompa for epilepsy. Eisai has a longstanding commitment to human health care (hhc), emphasizing patient-centric approaches and strategic collaborations, including partnerships with Biogen and other biotech firms. Candidates should be aware of Eisai's significant role in advancing neurology treatments, its robust clinical pipeline, and its reputation for ethical research and global impact. The company values scientific innovation, collaboration, and a mission-driven culture aimed at addressing unmet medical needs in neurology.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your expertise in neuroscience or neuroimmunology with a focus on developing and validating screening assays, emphasizing experience with cell-based, binding, and enzymatic assays as well as robotics and liquid handling systems.
Emphasize leadership and team management skills, particularly your ability to lead screening groups and collaborate cross-functionally with medicinal chemistry and project teams to drive drug discovery programs.
Apply through multiple channels including Eisai's corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure you don't miss opportunities.
Connect with Eisai U.S. Neurology professionals on LinkedIn, especially those in the G2D2 division, using ice breakers like commenting on their recent publications or expressing interest in their innovative open-lab collaborative environment.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'screening assays,' 'neuroinflammation,' 'HTS campaigns,' 'medicinal chemistry SAR,' and 'cell-based assays' to improve your chances of passing automated screenings.
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