Principal Scientist - Drug Development

The Role

Ordaos is seeking a Principal Scientist of Drug Development to be a part of our ongoing mission to create bespoke mini-proteins to enable ground-breaking therapeutics. This new position will play a key role in the pursuit of our mission by leading the management of Ordaos internal asset programs as well as external drug development projects with Ordaos partners. This is a hybrid role in New York City (expected ~2-3 days a week in-office).

What You’ll Do

• Act as project manager and strategist on Ordaos internal and external drug discovery and development projects
• Plan and manage the execution of our drug discovery strategy
• Coordinate internal efforts and timelines with external partnerships
• Actively contribute toward strategic planning of in silico protein design
• Work in multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams on protein therapeutics design and come up with the most effective approach to meet the demands of biologic development 
• Work within both the Ordaos wet lab and our AI/ML pipelines
• Deliver within internal deadlines and partnership project deadlines
• Effectively document, track and communicate scientific findings and recommendations within cross-functional teams. 

Requirements

• PhD in protein biochemistry, protein engineering, pharmacology, or cell biology related field with at least 3 years of work experience outside academia
• Extensive experience protein drug discovery and development
• Extensive experience in managing external collaborations
• Experience in protein engineering
• Experience in animal studies
• Sound understanding of biophysical and biochemical methods for protein characterizations
• An innovator with track record in molecular design of biologics, of creative and proactive approach to problem solving, and strong analytical skills. 
• Track record of scientific accomplishments demonstrated through publications in highly regarded journals and/or intellectual property generation.
• Zeal for stepping out of the box and a collaborative spirit with the demonstration of successful implementation of new ideas with calculated risk-taking.  Abilities to lead by influence and communicate across teams with diverse backgrounds. 
• Ability and desire to work in an interdisciplinary scientific team and the desire to learn new techniques 
• Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. 

Desirable:

• A minimum of 5 years of industry experience in biologics drug development is preferred
• Experience in working with computational biologists, AI/ML scientists, and software engineers
• Experience in IND-enabling studies

Targeted annual base salary:

• $140k-$180k

Benefits

• Stock option grants upon offer and milestones
• Competitive healthcare coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, dental and vision through Guardian Healthcare
• Fully-funded HSA
• 401k (traditional and Roth offered) with 100% match up to first 4% of pay
• 20 days paid vacation and 5 sick days per year, in addition to 12 company paid holidays or floating holidays
• Free annual corporate membership to Citibike
• Monthly commuter benefits up to $130
• 4 weeks of paid "Compassionate Leave" for unforeseen or events that cause trauma or burden

About Ordaos

Ordaōs is a human-enabled, machine-driven drug design company. Our flagship solution, mini-PRO™, is a bespoke class of mini-proteins that help pharma and biotechs around the world deliver safer and more effective life-saving treatments in a fraction of the time of traditional discovery methods. miniPRO proteins are created and evaluated in silico, and then rigorously tested in vitro, which enables us to reliably and repeatedly deliver de novo solutions that meet our client’s stringent requirements at scale, including novelty and probability of clinical success. At Ordaōs, we create novel therapies that reduce patient suffering, improve health, and extend life.

Ordaos is a smoke-free and drug-free work environment.

Ordaos is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Ordaos will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.