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Company Name

Asahi Kasei Pharma Corporation

Job Type

Pharmaceutical discovery research position

Work Detail

- Responsible for preclinical drug development as part of a drug discovery project (e.g., utilizing molecular biology to develop polymeric drugs) - Research and propose new themes and fundamental drug discovery technologies - Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders involved in drug discovery projects Our industry-leading platform for logical compound design and synthesis analyzes a wide range of evaluation data, including pharmacological activity, protein structure, pharmacokinetics, and physical properties. This work environment allows for close communication with highly skilled members, and together with your colleagues, you will strive to create groundbreaking pharmaceuticals unlike any other in the world.

Ideal Profile

- Ability to take a bird's-eye view of medium- to long-term issues and implement concrete solutions while mobilizing others. - Demonstrates leadership skills and is collaborative and proactive in influencing others. - Persistent problem-solving skills. - Research experience in molecular biology (especially protein structural analysis) - English proficiency (comfortable in English)

Work Location

Izunokuni City, Shizuoka Prefecture (Ohito)

Phd. Stating Salary

314,990 yen (April 2024 actual results, various allowances paid separately)

Selection Flow

After a document review (including an aptitude test) and two interviews, I was offered the job.

External Site

https://www.asahi-kasei-jobs.com/newgrads/recruit/guide.html

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