Drug Discovery Scientist
Scientific Research Molecularbiology
Salary
Location
Benefits
13th month salary
Full social insurance
Other benefits
Yearly salary review
Travel/company trips
Laptop/desktop for works
Performance bonus
Extra health insurance
Job Overview And Responsibility
- Oversee preclinical experimental workflows including target validation, hit expansion, and pharmacological profiling. - Lead assay development and optimization for primary and secondary screening. - Coordinate in vitro ADME, cytotoxicity, and mechanism-of-action studies. - Manage outsourced in vivo pharmacology studies in collaboration with CROs or academic labs. - Interpret preclinical data to guide structure-activity relationship (SAR) decisions and compound prioritization. - Contribute to project documentation, data reports, patent filings, and scientific publications. - Ensure experimental quality control and regulatory alignment for downstream development.
Required Skills and Experience
- PhD degree in Pharmacology, Medicinal Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or related disciplines. - Track record of publications in industry-relevant scientific journals or conferences - Proven experience in drug discovery, especially in hit-to-lead or lead optimization. - Familiarity with assay development, compound screening, and data interpretation. - Understanding of pharmacokinetics, toxicology, and structure-activity relationships. - Excellent project management, scientific writing, and cross-functional communication skills. - Fluent in English and Vietnamese.
Why Candidate should apply this position
- Salary: Competitive salary - Workplace: This role is based in our Hanoi office, located in the vibrant Old Quarter (Mon - Fri) - Build a professional network through collaborations with pharmaceutical companies, industry leaders, and academic experts. - Work on impactful projects that address critical challenges in drug discovery and healthcare. - We provide a dynamic, fast-paced, and collaborative environment where problem-solving and agility are at the heart of what we do. Along with a competitive salary, we foster a culture that values ambition, confidence, and humility, consistently pushing the boundaries of innovation. - If you're excited about working in a young, talented tech company and want to explore the world of AI and pharmaceuticals, we encourage you to apply.
Preferred skills and experiences
- Experience working with natural compounds is preferred.
Report to
CEO
Interview process
Screening -> 1-2 rounds of interview
