Research Scientist, Oncology Drug Discovery

Job Title

Research Scientist, Oncology Drug Discovery

Location

San Diego, CA

Duration

06 months

Job Description

• BR Oncology Drug Discovery aims to discover transformative cancer medicines by combining patient need, deep target biology, and the right therapeutic modalities.
• Its strategy emphasizes disease-area leadership, foundational cancer biology, and tailoring modalities to the specific patient, biology, and target.
• Translational insights, advanced technologies, and strong scientific collaboration are central to accelerating breakthroughs and maximizing patient impact.
• We are seeking a highly motivated research scientist to join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team focused on discovering and advancing innovative therapies for cancer patients.
• The successful candidate will design and execute rigorous experiments, generate decision-enabling data, and translate findings into testable hypotheses.
• This role offers the opportunity to work across discovery disciplines and contribute directly to oncology programs from target validation to drug discovery.
• This is a temporary position expected to last approximately six months.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, execute, analyze, and document experiments that address key scientific questions in oncology drug discovery.
• Develop and apply relevant cellular, molecular, biochemical, and translational assays to evaluate targets, mechanisms of action, biomarkers, and therapeutic response.
• Operate, optimize, and troubleshoot workflows utilizing automated laboratory instruments to support scalable, reproducible data generation.
• Work closely with colleagues in biology, chemistry, data science, pharmacology, biomarker research, and translational medicine to advance project objectives.
• Generate high-quality, reproducible data and communicate conclusions, limitations, and recommended next steps at project-team meetings and broader scientific forums.
• Contribute to study strategy, experimental prioritization, and data-driven project decisions.
• Maintain current knowledge of cancer biology, and emerging therapeutic modalities within induced proximity.
• Promote a culture of scientific rigor, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, or a related discipline.
• At least two years of wet-lab experience in an industry setting.
• Demonstrated expertise in mammalian cell culture and one or more areas such as genetic perturbation, protein biology, flow cytometry, or quantitative cellular assays.
• Strong experimental design, data analysis, troubleshooting, and scientific reasoning skills.
• Record of scientific achievement demonstrated through publications, presentations, or other meaningful contributions to research programs.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed, team-oriented environment and communicate with colleagues from diverse scientific backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting oncology drug-discovery programs in an industry setting.
• Proficiency with automation to execute high-throughput cellular assays.
• Demonstrated contributions to low-molecular-weight drug discovery programs.
• Knowledge of tumor dependencies, resistance mechanisms and/or biomarker discovery.
• Experience with CRISPR-based approaches and engineered cellular models.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis, data visualization, and electronic laboratory documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to new scientific findings, and deliver against project timelines.

What You Will Bring

• You are a curious, rigorous, and collaborative scientist who enjoys solving complex biological problems.
• You combine strong hands-on laboratory skills with sound scientific judgment, communicate openly, and use data to guide decisions.
• You are motivated by the opportunity to translate innovative science into meaningful therapies for patients.

Additional Information

• This position may require routine work in a laboratory environment and adherence to applicable safety, quality, and compliance standards.
• Role level, title, and compensation will be aligned with the selected candidate’s experience and the requirements of the position.