ORIC Pharmaceuticals Inc. · 21 hours ago
Senior Scientist, Analytical Sciences
South San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$150K/yr - $180K/yr
3+ years expORIC Pharmaceuticals is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving patients’ lives by overcoming resistance in cancer. They are seeking a highly motivated Senior Scientist in Analytical Sciences to lead analytical development and product characterization activities, providing oversight and technical guidance throughout the drug development process.
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Responsibilities
Independently lead analytical development and product characterization activities for our drug development portfolios. Provide oversight, technical guidance and tactical direction for analytical method development, transfer, validation, release, and stability testing activities at CDMOs. Function as a subject matter expert for in-depth physical/ chemical characterization of NCEs at CROs
Independently conceptualize, design, and conduct experiments; interpret and present data and conclusions to various audience, including senior leadership. Expected to solve challenging problems by application of one or more (traditional or emerging) analytical techniques. Maintain timely and accurate lab records consistent with good documentation practices and work in compliance with all applicable laboratory, safety, quality, and regulatory guidance and requirements
Create and execute strategic plans for projects, both internally and externally, ensuring product requirements are designed and delivered appropriately and in a timely manner for all the stakeholders and customers at all stages of drug development - from discovery through preclinical to clinical and commercial. Provide technical guidance during investigations at CDMOs/ CROs in collaboration with quality
Author and review technical reports, technical data packages, and relevant sections in health authority filings (including INDs, NDAs, annual reports, and any other regulatory interactions) and support any due diligence/partnership efforts
Communication excellence in project management; budget planning, oversight of progress and periodic accruals, and contract/PO/invoice coordination with finance; follow-ups and keeping activities on track meeting high quality deliverables in a timely manner
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in analytical chemistry or related field with 3+ years of experience, or equivalent, in the field of drug discovery and development
Demonstrated problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and ability to quickly adapt and shift focus as needed
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, ownership, and provide strategic input. A proven record of sustained laboratory achievement and innovation
Extensive hands-on experience in analytical technologies including UHPLC, GC, LC-MS, GC-MS, SFC, dissolution, disintegration, wet chemistry, DSC, TGA, PSD, XRPD, spectroscopic and compendial methods
Thorough mechanistic understanding of underlying science and contemporary practice of various analytical technologies and development for new drug candidates in preclinical through early and late-stage clinical development
Awareness and knowledge of cross-functional activities such as DMPK, toxicology and clinical development
Demonstrated ability to work independently and efficiently in a collaborative, fast-paced, integrated, multidisciplinary team environment that includes work internally and with CROs and CDMOs
Experience in writing and reviewing product specifications, method validation protocols/ reports, analytical methods and development reports
Working understanding of ICH and regulatory guidance
A strong attention to detail and demonstrated prior experience working in lab, GLP, and cGMP environment
Scientific excellence as demonstrated by publications, presentations, and leadership/engagement in the scientific/professional communities
Company
ORIC Pharmaceuticals Inc.
ORIC Pharmaceuticals is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving patients’ lives by Overcoming Resistance In Cancer.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$533MKey Investors
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2025-05-28Post Ipo Equity· $125M
2024-01-30Post Ipo Equity· $125M
2023-06-26Post Ipo Equity· $85M
Leadership Team
Jacob Chacko
CEO
Dominic Piscitelli
Chief Financial Officer
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