Director of Research Development

Job Description

Terrapeutics is an exciting startup that developed a groundbreaking drug discovery technology focusing on natural products. The company is operating in the US and Israel. We are looking for a strong, passionate scientist who will oversee our Israeli-based R&D activities in Jerusalem.

•     Work with the CSO on a challenging molecular project

•     Manage the Israeli R&D site

•     Analyze competing solutions from the technical aspects

Job Requirements

Must Have

•     M.Sc./PhD in life science

•     At least five years of experience in lab research

•     Proven knowledge in molecular biology/microbiology

•     Technical writing skills, proven ability to write technical papers and assist with writing grant applications

•     Curiosity and Joie de vivre

Advantages

•     Experience managing teams in a biotech/pharma company

•     Experience in working on IIA-funded projects

•     Experience working with advanced cloning techniques.

•     Experience in self-learning of new technologies

•     Experience working with subcontractors

•     Experience with HPLC, Mass spec, NMR

Personal qualifications

•     Highly motivated, goal-driven, “Can-do” approach

•     Hands-on, passionate, technology savvy with a real start-up spirit

•     Fast and Self Learner and Self-Maintained

•     Strong social skills

•     Honesty

•     Team Player

•     Leadership

•     Excellent English (written and verbal)

Please send CVs to [email protected]