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Requirement for Research Scientist At Piramal Life Sciences

Posted August 9, 2011 · 4 - 7 Years · [email protected]

Organization

Piramal Life Sciences Limited (PLSL) is an independent research-driven drug company that was recently demerged from Piramal
Healthcare Limited (Formerly known as Nicholas Piramal India Limited). PLSL was formerly the NCE R&D division of NPIL. PLSL has state-of-the-art R&D laboratories built over 200,000 square-feet of space in Mumbai, India and over 300 scientists engaged in drug discovery and development.

PLSL is focused on four therapeutic areas - Cancer, Diabetes, Inflammation and Infectious Diseases. The Company has a pipeline of fourteen compounds, including four in clinical trials. PLSL's lead chemical compound, a Cdk-4 inhibitor, has completed two Phase I studies and is being tested in another Phase I/II trial for Multiple Myeloma. PLSL has drug discovery and development agreements with Eli Lilly & Company and Merck & Company, two of the leading pharmaceutical companies in the world.

PLSL has been listed on the National Stock Exchange and the Bombay Stock Exchange since June 2008.

Role

Experience:4 - 7 Years

Location:Mumbai

Compensation:As per market standards & based on Current CTC, Experince of Candidates

Education:UG - B.Pharma,B.Sc - Bio-Chemistry, Chemistry PG - M.Pharma - Pharmacy,M.Sc - Bio-Chemistry, Chemistry,M.Tech -
Bio-Chemistry/Bio-Technology, Ceramics

Industry Type:Pharma/ Biotech/Clinical Research

Role:Research Scientist

Functional Area:Healthcare, Medical, R&D

Desired Candidate Profile

Cross-functional knowledge of analytical, metabolism, in vitro and in vivo methodologies for DMPK. Skills in experimental

design, mathematical problem solving for biological systems, critical data analysis/interpretation and biostatistics are
required. Technical skills on western blotting, RTPCR, cloning experiments etc. will be added advantage. Excellent written
and oral communication skills, and interpersonal skills are a must. Basic computer skills, including word-processing,
graphics and spreadsheet programs required. The candidate should have an ability to interact with multi-disciplinary drug
discovery teams.

 M.Pharm./M.Sc./Ph.D. with relevant experience

 Educational background in biopharmaceutics, pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biochemistry or a related field

 Have worked in DMPK lab with renowned Pharma and/or CRO

 
Job Description

The candidate will be responsible for design and conduct of pharmacokinetic studies and application of various in vivo/in

situ techniques to study clearance mechanisms, tissue distribution and brain permeability etc. He will be involved in
pharmacokinetic/toxicokinetic data interpretation, PK/PD analysis, monitoring PK/DM studies at external CROs, compiling
reports for IND submissions and supervising and training junior scientists. He will be responsible for designing and
conducting in vitro cell permeability and drug metabolism assays and interpreting and reporting data. He will represent DMPK
on interdisciplinary drug discovery teams and collaborate with scientists to identify lead/clinical candidates.

Keywords: DMPK, PK / PD, RTPCR

Contact Details

Company Name:Piramal Life Sciences Ltd

Website:http://www.piramallifesciences.com

Executive Name:[email protected]

Address:Piramal Healthcare Limited
1, Nirlon Complex, Off W. E Highway,
Goregaon East
MUMBAI,Maharashtra,India 400063

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