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Company Name

Knowledge Palette Co., Ltd.

Job Type

Drug Discovery Research Field (Researcher: Biology)

Work Detail

Our mission is to "generate unique drug seeds as quickly as possible," and we aim to discover new drugs for diseases with high unmet medical needs. We utilize our unique approach to drug discovery and development, leveraging cellular big data obtained through large-scale transcriptome analysis and advanced cell culture technologies. We are seeking motivated researchers who want to contribute to improving quality of life and save many patients through next-generation drug discovery. Specific tasks include: ・Identifying drug discovery target molecules and acquiring biomarkers ・Constructing in vitro and in vivo systems to increase the efficiency of obtaining proof of concept (POC) ・Creating clinically viable drugs, considering not only small molecules but also novel modalities There are also opportunities for collaborative research with other companies (including academia). Depending on aptitude, you may be ordered to transfer to work specified by the company.

Ideal Profile

Required Skills (Negotiable even if you do not completely fit the list below) - Equivalent to a PhD in a science graduate school - A general understanding of pharmacology - Building cell-based assay systems and using them to screen drugs - Basic molecular biology and biochemistry skills necessary for advancing research Preferred Skills - 5+ years of drug discovery experience at a pharmaceutical company - Program management and CRO management skills - Overseas study experience and the ability to communicate in English in the research field - Experience proposing new drug discovery themes - Pharmacist qualification - Experience working with iPS cells (especially differentiation into central nervous system cells) - Experience planning and conducting in vivo pharmacological evaluations, ADME, and exploratory toxicity evaluations are preferred - Drug concentration measurement using HPLC, LC/MS, etc.

Work Location

Kobe Research Institute In addition, employees may be ordered to transfer to a business location designated by the company (including reassignment that requires relocation).

Phd. Stating Salary

Determined based on experience, ability, age, etc. (annual salary of 6 million yen or more), salary increase once a year, overtime pay

Selection Flow

Apply Click the "Apply" button on each position page above, fill in the required information, and submit your application. ↓ Document Screening We will review your submitted documents. We will notify you of the results via email approximately one week after the initial screening. Successful applicants will be notified of an interview date. ↓ Interview During the interview, we will explain our company's business and the duties you will be responsible for. We will also ask candidates to give a presentation (self-introduction, reasons for applying, previous experience, and skills). There will be time for a Q&A, so please feel free to ask any questions you may have. We will notify you of the results via email approximately one week after the initial screening. *Multiple interviews will be conducted. *Interviews will be conducted online or in-person. *You may be asked to submit additional documents. ↓ Offer Offer Offer Offers will be sent to applicants who pass the final interview.

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