Job Title: Principal Scientist: Antibody Discovery
LifeArc, we want to hear from people who are as passionate as we are about making life science life changing that can improve patients’ lives.
LifeArc have a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Scientist to lead a team of antibody discovery scientists at LifeArc’s laboratory based at the Francis Crick Institute in London where we have already established our antibody discovery platform using transgenic mice immunisations and single B-cell sorting capabilities. You will use your experience and expertise in antibody discovery and pre-clinical development to drive the successful delivery of antibody therapeutics for patient impact.
You will be expected to lead the scientific rationale of one or more projects or lead across multiple projects supporting LifeArc’s 2030 strategy. You will play a key role in establishing and enhancing stakeholder engagement with the scientific community at the Francis Crick Institute.
You will also work collaboratively with colleagues across our Stevenage site and will benefit from visiting this site to support the biologics platform and develop excellent working relationships with the teams.
Education & experience required:
A track record of leading small teams (up to 4 people) and an experienced line manager
Experience in coaching and mentoring others
Experience in technical leadership of multidisciplinary projects through to delivery
Significant scientific project experience related to biologics discovery
A track record of leading projects or large components of projects that demonstrate the creation of novel solutions to complex problems
Previous experience as a home Office project license holder or deputising for a project license holder
Theoretical and practical scientific knowledge and expertise/experience typical of a Masters Degree or PhD or equivalent practical work experience in discipline with a track record of impactful contributions.
Substantial depth of understanding of biologics drug development
In-depth knowledge and understanding of Antibody Discovery including, in vivo sciences, single cell sorting using FACS and Beacon Technology
A track record of scientific achievement within a drug discovery environment across different disease areas
Experience of delivering clinical candidate antibodies and data packages to enable partnering
Comfortable with ambiguity and resilience in the face of unfavourable outcomes.
Intellectual curiosity and ability to apply knowledge/experience to work within areas outside of owns immediate expertise
Critical and analytical thinker, strong problem solver.
Organised and meticulous.
Detail orientated and accurate.
Ability to work well with others.
Ability to accurately follow directions.
Excellent communicator – both verbal and written.
Ability to influence and persuade others.
At LifeArc, our ambition is to make life science life changing. We do this by advancing scientific discoveries beyond the lab, faster, so that they can shape the next generation of diagnostics, treatments, and cures.
Working at the cutting edge of translational science and as the early-stage translation specialists, we progress scientific discoveries on their journey to becoming a medicine, diagnostic or intervention that can improve patients’ lives. Our work begins by seeking out innovative science, then helping to develop this to a point where there is a clinical and commercial pathway for others to invest the time and money to take it further forward.
Salary will be determined by qualifications and experience along with other exceptional benefits. Because we understand everyone has different requirements, our flexible benefits allow you to choose those which are important to you. Our pension scheme offers employer contributions of up to 12%, private health insurance, and annual leave of 31 days PLUS bank holidays.
Join us, and you’ll have the scope to be creative and take measured risks. You’ll be rewarded for your curiosity, for working as one team, and for learning fast. And you’ll have everything you need to be your best every day.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from minority ethnic backgrounds, for example, are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At LifeArc we are dedicated in building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so whatever your background or lived experience, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. Our top priority is finding the best candidate and you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
We all have potential. At LifeArc, you’ll discover what you can really do with it.
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Please note we are actively recruiting, and the closing date may be brought forward if we find the right person for this role.
LifeArc is committed to the principles and practices of equal opportunities and to encouraging the establishment of a diverse workforce. It is our policy to employ individuals on the basis of their suitability for the work to be performed and their potential for development, regardless of age, sex, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, or belief. This includes creating a culture that fully reflects our commitment to equal opportunities for all.