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Company: Rejuvenate Biomed
Region: Diepenbeek , Flanders
Rejuvenate Biomed is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Diepenbeek, Belgium. Our mission is to discover and develop therapeutics that delay the onset or slow the progression of age-related diseases. We are looking for a versatile and driven Senior Pharmacologist for a full-time, permanent position to join our team.
Profile
We seek a Senior Pharmacologist to play a pivotal role in bridging cutting-edge AI technologies, pharmacology, and experimental research. The ideal candidate will combine expertise in pharmacology, lab platform development, and preclinical validation studies. If you are passionate about driving innovative therapeutic solutions for age-related diseases, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
- Validate predictions resulting from our AI platform CombinAge to identify novel drug combinations with potential for clinically relevant utility in age-related diseases. This entails conducting in-depth explorations of existing scientific literature to understand the pharmacology of specific drug combinations.
- Collaborate with the computational biology and AI research units to integrate insights from the AI platform into actionable experimental hypotheses.
- Identify appropriate disease models to establish Proof-of-Principle for selected drug combinations as predicted from our AI platform (CombinAge).
- Contribute to the development of a cutting-edge laboratory platform, including cell-based assays, to test novel candidate combination drugs and validate insights generated by CombinAge.
- Develop and write manuscripts.
Qualifications
- A PhD in Pharmacology, Biochemistry, or a related field, with a minimum 3+ years of experience in preclinical pharmacology, drug discovery, or translational research.
- Extensive experience in drug (combination) research and systems pharmacology.
- Hands-on experience with in vivo studies, particularly using mouse models. Familiarity with other disease models such as C. elegans and Killifish is preferred.
- Knowledge of high-throughput screening methodologies and laboratory automation is a plus.
- Familiarity with integrating experimental results with computational tools or AI platforms is beneficial.
Soft skills
- Clear communication: Capable of effectively communicating biological and pharmacological concepts and research outcomes to R&D colleagues.
- Team collaboration: Energized by working as part of a team and contributing to collective goals.
- Enthusiasm for knowledge sharing: Avid learner and contributor to team knowledge sharing and training.
- Continuous learning: Keen to acquire new skills and stay updated with the latest pharmacological insights and advanced in AI research and techniques.
- Analytical thinking: Tackles problems with an analytical mindset, seeking innovative approaches.
- Initiative: Displays initiative and can work independently on research tasks while contributing to broader team objectives.
Our offer
At Rejuvenate Biomed, we offer you a challenging and varied role within an ambitious company:
- A competitive salary, complemented by a package of extra-legal benefits.
- Flexible working hours and the option to work partially from home.
- An environment that encourages personal and professional growth.
- Collaboration with a passionate team in a growing biotech sector.
- The opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking technologies that have a positive impact on global health.
Location
Our headquarters are located in BioVille, the Health Campus of Hasselt/Diepenbeek (Belgium). Here, you will work in an inspiring environment where innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.
Ready to make a difference? Interested in a role where you can apply your expertise in an international context? We look forward to receiving your CV and cover letter at info@rejuvenatebiomed.com.