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Company Name

Asahi Kasei Therapeutics Co., Ltd.

Job Type

Pharmaceutical Discovery Research Position

Work Detail

- As a member of a drug discovery project, you will be responsible for preclinical-stage drug development (including the development of polymer-based drugs using molecular biology). - Research and proposal of new themes and drug discovery platform technologies. - Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders involved in drug discovery projects. Our platform, which analyzes numerous evaluation data such as pharmacological activity, protein three-dimensional structure, pharmacokinetics, and physical properties to perform logical compound design and synthesis, is among the best in the industry. We have a workplace environment that allows for close communication with highly skilled members, and together with your group colleagues, you can aim to create groundbreaking medicines unlike anything else in the world.

Ideal Profile

* Individuals who can take a holistic view of medium- to long-term challenges and implement concrete solutions while motivating others. * Individuals who are cooperative, proactive, and possess strong leadership skills. * Individuals who can persistently solve problems. * Research experience in molecular biology (especially protein structure analysis) * English proficiency (comfortable with English)

Work Location

Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture (Shonan iPark)

Phd. Stating Salary

Starting Salary (Common to the Asahi Kasei Group, revised June 2026, various allowances paid separately) Doctorate: 380,000 yen Master's: 320,000 yen Bachelor's: 300,000 yen

Selection Flow

After a document review (including an aptitude test), candidates receive a job offer after two interviews.

External Site

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

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