台北市南港區經歷不拘博士
【About the role】
We're seeking an innovative and highly skilled Scientist to join our Antibody-Drug Conjugate (ADC) team. You'll play a pivotal role in the design, synthesis, and characterization of novel linker-payloads and the development of cutting-edge conjugation chemistry strategies. This position requires a strong foundation in Organic Chemistry, Bioconjugation Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Biology, structure-based drug design, and a deep understanding of drug mechanisms to evaluate and optimize payload performance. This highly collaborative role demands excellent communication skills to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and contribute significantly to our ADC pipeline.
【Position Title】 Scientist, Antibody-Drug Conjugate (ADC) Chemistry
【Location】 Taipei, Taiwan.
【Reports to】 Associate Director of ADC Development
【Job Type】 Full-time
【Education /Background】
• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Chemical Biology, or a related discipline with a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience in biotech/pharmaceuticals, OR
• M.S. with 7+ years or B.S. with 10+ years of highly relevant industry experience demonstrating exceptional expertise in ADC chemistry.
【Responsibilities include but are not limited to】
• Lead the design and synthesis of novel linker-payloads, focusing on optimizing stability, potency, selectivity, and pharmacokinetic properties for next-generation ADCs.
• Apply advanced synthetic organic chemistry techniques to utilize structure-based drug design principles and computational chemistry tools to guide rational design.
• Develop and optimize innovative conjugation methodologies for site-specific and heterogeneous antibody-drug conjugation.
• Design and conduct experiments to evaluate the in vitro and in vivo performance of novel payloads and ADCs, correlating chemical structure with biological activity, and thoroughly assess payload mechanism of action.
• Act as a subject matter expert in ADC chemistry, providing scientific guidance and contributing to project strategy.
• Foster strong collaborative relationships with internal cross-functional teams, including protein engineering, biology, pharmacology, analytical chemistry, and CMC.
【Position Requirements & Experience】
• Extensive hands-on experience in multi-step organic synthesis, purification, and characterization (NMR, Mass Spectrometry, IR) of complex small molecules, with a deep understanding of reaction mechanisms, retrosynthesis, and protecting group chemistry.
• Proven expertise in the design and synthesis of novel linker-payloads, specifically incorporating principles of medicinal chemistry (SAR, PK/PD optimization) and heterocyclic chemistry.
• Strong experience with various bioconjugation techniques (e.g., maleimide, click chemistry) and a deep understanding of linker design strategies (e.g. site-specific vs. heterogeneous).
• Proficiency in structure-based drug design principles and experience with relevant computational chemistry software (e.g., Schrödinger, MOE, QSAR modeling).
• Solid understanding of drug mechanism of action for various cytotoxic agents (e.g., DNA damaging agents, tubulin inhibitors) and its implications for payload design and evaluation.
• Strong background in analytical chemistry with extensive experience in interpreting data from characterization techniques essential for small molecules and ADCs (NMR, Mass Spectrometry, HPLC/UPLC, UV-Vis, and a familiarity with HIC, SEC, CE-SDS for ADCs).
• Understanding of basic cellular and molecular biology relevant to drug action.
• Excellent scientific writing, including publications, IND documents and presentations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration across functions and with external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results within deadlines.