Opening as Sr Research Investigator/Principal Investigator : Neuroscience at Syngene

Syngene International is one of India’s premier contract research and manufacturing organizations in providing customized service. Our services encompasses all across discovery chain: early stage discovery, process development, cGMP manufacturing and formulation development both in the small molecule and novel biologics area. Based in Bangalore, Karnataka, the Company is situated in a 90 acre Special Economic Zone with over 100000 sq. mt of built up facilities. The state-of-the-art research facilities have been qualified by various pharmaceutical majors & regulatory agencies.

Post: Sr Research Investigator/Principal Investigator : Neuroscience

Job Description:
• Successful candidate will be responsible for setting up a team of 8-12 Ph.D. and Master level scientists. Would assume responsibility for the completion of studies in multiple therapeutic areas.
• The individual would be part of the discovery working groups and work with project leaders from different functions to coordinate study designs, implementation and reporting.

Desired Profile:
• The candidate must have training as an in vivo Pharmacologist/Biologist with drug discovery experience in one or more of the following therapeutic areas: Neuroscience and Pain/Behavioral Pharmacology.
• Demonstrate excellent understanding of Biology, Pharmacology and pathophysiology in one or multiple disease area. Demonstrates knowledge/ expertise within and outside own disease area.
• Highly competent in multiple technical aspects relevant to own disease area discovery biology.
• Understands the competitive environment and its implications regarding meeting our goals.
• Should possess good management, excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to interact with multi-disciplinary drug discovery teams and contribute to teamwork and teambuilding.
• Effectively weighs risks, costs and benefits to make rational, objective decisions.
• Plans, drives and organizes projects in order to achieve goals. Resourceful and foresees hurdles and plans appropriately.
• Prior working experience in Industrial Drug Discovery is desirable
Qualification: Ph.D. in Pharmacology/Biochemistry with expertise in one or more of the following areas: Neuroscience and Pain/ Behavioral Pharmacology.
Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of post-doctoral experience with at least 3-6 years of relevant Industry experience in Drug Discovery.

Additional Information:
Exp: 3-5 years
Education: Ph.D, M.Pharm
Industry Type: Pharma/ Biotech/Clinical Research
Functional Area: R&D