Principal Scientist

Location

Secunderabad | India

Job description

We are looking for a Principal Scientist to join our team onsite in Hyderabad!

Enveda is looking for an innovative and self-motivated candidate for the role of Principal Scientist to join our Lead Optimization - Biology team. The successful candidate will lead a team of 2-5 researchers and provide direction and expertise to establish and validate in-vitro models and evaluate effect of test compounds in various in vitro and ex-vivo assays related to the therapeutic areas in alignment with the company's strategic goals.

You get to collaborate on:

• Take a key laboratory-based role to ensure the ongoing support of drug discovery programmes using cell-based and biochemical assays
• Design, validate and execute diverse in-vitro assays, surrounding different key cellular processes and signal transduction pathways to support drug development studies
• Investigate molecular mechanisms leading to pharmacological effect as well as the mode of action of compounds at cellular level
• Collaborate in target identification and validation efforts
• Work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, record experimental data and observations on a timely basis
• Conduct statistically supported data analysis, troubleshooting and deliver results in a timely manner to enable informed decision-making
• Record experimental data and observations on a timely basis in company specified format
• Prepare, review, and deliver scientific presentations for internal/external use
• Communicate the status of projects, challenges, results, and proposed path forward to internal and external stakeholders and team members
• Prepare, review, and deliver scientific presentations for internal/external use
• Think strategically about drug development and drive innovative solutions to key challenges across the organization

Who will thrive in this role

• PhD in biological sciences with 4 – 8 years of experience in drug discovery industry or M.Sc. in biological sciences with more than 10 years of experience in drug discovery industry
• Experience in development of in-vitro assays for diverse diseases especially related to inflammation, immunology, metabolic disorders etc.
• Extensive knowledge in mechanistic pharmacology, immunology, biochemistry and cell biology
• Solid understanding of the drug discovery process
• Experience in managing a team in a laboratory setting
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic; scientific curiosity; can do, will do attitude

What to expect in the interview process:

• HR Screen (30 minutes)
• Technical Panel Interview + Work Sample Prompt (60 minutes)
• Enveda Culture Interview (30 minutes)

Some of the total rewards of working here:

• Culture: Enveda lives for people
• Healthcare: Medical insurance premium for coverage of the employee, spouse, and kids is fully sponsored by the company. The premium for coverage of dependent parents is partially sponsored by the company (at 50%).
• PTO: Block leaves (that we encourage and celebrate) and company-wide weeklong break to recharge in addition to 8 observed holidays.
• Work-Life Harmony

This role is on-site at:

• 3600, 3rd Floor, E401 W401,
• Plot No. 11, Survey No. 101
• Genome Valley, Lalgadi Malakpet(V),
• Hyderabad
• 500070 Telangana
• India

Come join us!

Our employees are the lifeblood of our work and our inspiration to press on. Together we've built a special place here—a drug discovery platform that's unique in the world with an incredible team collaborating in a creative, transformative culture. Our mission is to bring hope to patients everywhere. Our progress towards that goal would not be possible without talented people like you.

Employee Promise

Using imagination and dedication, we are working to improve human health and give hope to patients everywhere. Our work together is empowering, trustable and collaborative, enabling each of us to do our best work

Enveda's values

• Don't rush, but don't wait. • Over-communicate and follow up by default. • No question or comment is incorrect, silly, or basic. • Listen to, learn from, grow with, and help grow your team. • Always say what you really think - with positive intent. • Be an Intrapreneur. • Celebrate your wins, and also your failures. • We are One Enveda. • Be courageous.

We value your uniqueness

One of life's gifts is to interact with a variety of people. Each of us has a unique story that shapes how we view the world, and solve problems. Learning from each other enhances our collective wisdom while achieving better outcomes at a faster clip. People from all kinds of backgrounds can succeed in all kinds of roles.

Our work environment appreciates the contributions of every person. Working together is how we produce results that illuminate our Purpose - To Deliver Hope To Every Patient. One-Enveda is a company value because success depends on trusting, working relationships that respect the commonality and differences of people.

At Enveda we are building a place where every person can do the best work of their lifetime.

Enveda is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.

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