Principal Or Senior Principal Scientist, Protein Drug Discovery
Zealand Pharma
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Base: $220,000 - $270,000; bonus/equity: not speci...
Hybrid
Phd in protein science or related field
6+ years post-degree experience in protein drug discovery
Expertise in protein engineering and structure-informed design
This role involves defining and leading protein drug discovery strategy aligned with Zealand Pharma's metabolic disease portfolio
Job Summary
This role involves defining and leading protein drug discovery strategy aligned with Zealand Pharma's metabolic disease portfolio.
The successful candidate will guide protein engineering, developability assessment, and structure-function optimization to enable high-quality candidate progression.
Zealand Pharma offers a unique culture characterized by excellent teamwork, curiosity, and the opportunity to bond through playfulness and innovation.
Matching Summary
This role involves defining and leading protein drug discovery strategy aligned with Zealand Pharma's metabolic disease portfolio.
Salary
Base: $220,000 - $270,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
PhD in Protein Science or related field
6+ years post-degree experience in protein drug discovery
Expertise in protein engineering and structure-informed design
Experience with high-throughput expression and purification
Hands-on knowledge of hit-finding and affinity maturation approaches
Nice-to-have
Postdoctoral training preferred
Inventorship on patents and high-impact publications
Ability to interpret computational modeling insights
Strong judgment and enterprise mindset
Experience building capabilities from ground up
Key Requirements
PhD in Protein Science, Biochemistry, Structural Biology, Biophysics, or Bioengineering
6+ years relevant post-degree experience for Principal level
8+ years relevant post-degree experience for Senior Principal level
Demonstrated track record advancing projects from concept to clinical development