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About the Role
About You
- Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Protein Engineering, or a related field with 10+ years of industry experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record in leading protein sciences teams in biotech or pharma and familiarity with the drug discovery process.
- Expertise in recombinant protein expression systems, purification strategies, and analytical characterization methods.
- Extensive experience with purification and characterization of membrane proteins, particularly GPCRs.
- Strong knowledge of chromatography techniques and hands-on experience with AKTA systems.
- Exceptional communication, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Benefits
- Competitive salary range of $220k–$245k.
- Comprehensive benefits package including stock options and annual target bonus.
Septerna is on a mission to make the promise of future GPCR medicines a reality for patients. Combining the latest advances in biochemical, structural and computational drug discovery approaches, we have built an industrialized platform to precisely control and modulate GPCR biology and pharmacology to discover and develop new high-impact medicines. With our Native Complex Platform™, we are opening a new frontier in GPCR small molecule discovery technologies to expand the druggable GPCR landscape. We are always looking for talented scientists, drug hunters, and business professionals to join our mission to launch a new era of GPCR medicines. If you’re passionate about innovation, energized by teamwork, and fueled by the desire to change patient lives, join us and become a part of the Septerna story!