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Company Name

Eisai Co., Ltd.

Job Type

Biologist with data utilization skills

Work Detail

* Creation of original, human-biology-based novel drug discovery concepts for developing therapeutic drugs in the fields of neurological diseases and cancer. * Establishment of in vitro or in vivo pharmacological evaluation models that align with the target therapeutic hypothesis, and development of identification and measurement systems for biomarkers indicating drug action and efficacy in clinical trials of novel drug candidate compounds using these models, as well as measurement of clinical trial samples. * Development of identification and measurement methods for novel disease biomarkers using high-sensitivity measurement technologies (mass spectrometry, immunoassay). * Creation of novel drug discovery concepts based on human biology and support for the exploration and analysis of related biomarkers using various NGS/multi-omics analysis technologies. * Establishment of data analysis and visualization methods and hypothesis generation from analysis results, making maximum use of statistics, human genetics, pharmacy, medicine, mathematics, computer science, information science, etc.

Ideal Profile

In addition to sharing our corporate philosophy of hhc (Human Health Care), we are seeking individuals who possess the following four qualities: * Sense of Ownership/Situational Awareness Individuals who have persevered through difficulties without giving up, and who have consistently kept track of relevant situations and environmental changes. * Proactiveness Individuals who have taken initiative and achieved results exceeding expectations, and who have persevered through difficulties without giving up. * Logical Thinking Individuals who have not been constrained by the status quo, but have offered insightful observations and questions, and who have proposed new ideas through ingenuity. * Communication Skills Individuals who have listened attentively to others, understood their true intentions, and responded accordingly, and who can clearly and concisely communicate their own thoughts.

What we especially look for in a PhD or postdoctoral fellow

As doctoral students, you are undoubtedly going through various trials and errors in your research activities to achieve the desired results. In addition to the four elements mentioned above, we especially hope that doctoral students will contribute to drug discovery and healthcare with the spirit of GRIT: the ability to not give up after just one or two attempts, and the ability to persevere until the end even if they are not initially understood by those around them.

Work Location

Ibaraki Prefecture, Tokyo, Hyogo Prefecture

Phd. Stating Salary

436,800 yen

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