Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 22 hours ago
Sr Scientist, Innovation Lab
Orange County, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$116K/yr - $163K/yr
2+ years expTarsus Pharmaceuticals is seeking a skilled and innovative Scientist to join our Innovation Lab team. This role will be instrumental in designing, executing, and analyzing preclinical experiments for internal innovation programs towards the creation of new eye care pipeline programs. The individual will manage external research collaborations and conduct hands-on experiments in the laboratory.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyLife Science
Responsibilities
Serve as the expert scientific voice on the Innovation team, responsible for designing the scientific strategy and experimental plans required to meet goals set by leadership
Identify, establish, and provide strategic oversight for external research collaborations, serving as an advisor to scientists on relationship management
Lead the design, validation, and scientific oversight of experimental protocols, serving as the technical source of truth for the team
Coordinate with external partners on in vivo ophthalmology models for efficacy, pharmacokinetics, and toxicity studies
Oversee the execution of experiments in our internal lab while also conducting experiments where necessary
Conduct basic science and clinical literature reviews, and be able to succinctly summarize in presentations disease pathophysiologic mechanisms and potential translation of various therapies
Lead the analysis and interpretation of complex data sets, and present key findings and strategic recommendations to cross-functional teams and leadership
Contribute to the continued development of our laboratory infrastructure
Serve as a key scientific advisor on cross-functional initiatives, providing in-depth program evaluation to support diligence efforts
Formally manage, mentor, and develop a team of scientists
Lead the overall development of laboratory infrastructure, with the expectation to delegate specific operational responsibilities to the scientific team over time
Stay current with scientific and medical literature in relevant therapeutic areas
Qualification
Required
PhD with 2+ years of experience in the life science industry required OR MS with 6+ years life sciences experience OR BS with 8+ years life sciences experience
Experience designing and executing preclinical studies, with expertise in in vitro techniques and cell/tissue culture
Experience managing external research collaborations (CROs or academic partnerships) and multiple concurrent projects
Strong analytical skills for interpreting complex data, with ability to clearly communicate scientific findings
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while aligning with strategic objectives
Experience setting up or managing laboratory operations required
Preferred
Prior experience mentoring, supervising, or managing junior scientific staff is highly preferred
Scientific ophthalmology experience highly preferred
Benefits
Health, dental and vision insurance benefits
Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days
Company
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Tarsus (NASDAQ:TARS) is a biopharmaceutical company that applies proven science and new technology to revolutionize treatment for patients, starting with eye care.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$710.6MKey Investors
Pharmakon AdvisorsVivo Capital
2025-03-12Post Ipo Equity· $125M
2024-04-19Post Ipo Debt· $75M
2024-02-29Post Ipo Equity· $100M
Leadership Team
Jeffrey Farrow
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer
Bobak Azamian
Chairman
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