Ardelyx, Inc. · 5 hours ago
Scientist, Preclinical Operations
Newark, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$131K/yr - $160K/yr
2+ years expArdelyx, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative medicines for unmet medical needs. They are seeking a Scientist in Preclinical Operations to contribute to gastrointestinal and cardiorenal research programs, coordinating work with contract research organizations and supporting drug discovery efforts.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Identify, establish and manage collaborations with CROs and academic institutions and key opinion leaders in relevant disease areas for research projects
Assist with the development and execution, through CROs, relevant in vivo models critical for evaluating compound activity, mechanism of action, and generation of key data sets that drive drug programs
Review, analyze, and summarize data; prepare high-quality presentations for internal discussions
Support drug discovery efforts, including scientific due diligence and preclinical de-risking of GI/cardiorenal opportunities
Collaborate with drug development teams to generate IND-enabling data
Track project resources and invoices
Author scientific reports and supporting documentation for IND submissions
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in biology, pharmacology, or related discipline with 2 - 5 years of related experience or equivalent experience
Experience outsourcing work to CROs located in the US or abroad
Strong commitment to high-quality research and timely, organized execution of research plans
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional team environment
Preferred
Prior experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry preferred
Experience or knowledge in gut physiology, including the role of intestinal receptors and transporters, is desirable
Benefits
401(k) plan with generous employer match
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Up to 12 weeks of living organ and bone marrow leave
Equity incentive plans
Health plans (medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision)
Life insurance and disability
Flexible time off
Annual Winter Holiday shut down
At least 11 paid holidays
Company
Ardelyx, Inc.
Ardelyx was founded with a mission to discover, develop and commercialize innovative, first-in-class medicines that meet significant unmet medical needs.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$557.68MKey Investors
HealthCare Royalty PartnersSLR Capital PartnersNew Enterprise Associates
2022-06-30Post Ipo Debt· $20M
2022-02-24Post Ipo Debt· $27.5M
2019-12-12Post Ipo Equity· $125M
Leadership Team
Mike Raab
President & CEO
Elizabeth Grammer
Chief Legal and Administrative Officer
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