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    Job Title: Principal Scientist/Director, Chemical Biology

    Job Number: 78085

    Location: San Francisco, CA,US

    Job Description

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    General Proximity is a seed-stage startup developing the next generation of induced-proximity medicines. Our OmniTAC drug discovery engine furnishes molecules that co-opt existing cellular machinery to overcome therapeutic challenges, which have remained unapproachable to other modalities for decades.

    We are seeking [Please click the Apply button for the link or email] chemical biologiststo help us pioneer this uncharted frontier of drug discovery.


    Our Story

    A long-standing challenge in drug discovery is the development of molecules capable of modulating difficult or "undruggable" targets. Disease-causing proteins can be dysfunctional in many different ways, but our armamentarium for fixing them is quite limited. The most common mechanism of action for FDA-approved drugs is inhibition[[Please click the Apply button for the link or email]], but there are many other possible perturbation types whose potential remains unrealized.

    General Proximity is a seed-stage drug discovery company developing a novel platform technology to solve this problem. We make bifunctional drugs that induce the modification of drug targets by existing cellular machinery (rather than through direct modulation by the drug, the classical approach).

    Historically, the development of technologies that allow one to push new buttons in biology has been an incredibly fertile field for the discovery of new medicines[[Please click the Apply button for the link or email] , [Please click the Apply button for the link or email] , [Please click the Apply button for the link or email]], and our technology holds the same promise.

    The Position

    We are seeking an experienced chemical biologist to be a founding member of our Platform/Drug Discovery Team. In this position, you will work in close conjunction with our Biology Team in the development of our core drug discovery technology and the generation of a completely novel class of therapeutics.

    Your responsibilities will include supervising synthetic efforts with our CROs, designing and performing both low and high-throughput screening assays, managing compound libraries, performing mechanistic studies on lead drug molecules, and spearheading forays into new disease areas.

    About You

    High Agency. Initiative, independence, and self-accountability are some of our most valued traits.

    Enthusiastic. We love people who are excited about what they are doing and are generally attempting to build a high-energy team.

    Intensity and Grit. Early-stage startups are hard. Drug discovery is doubly so. We are looking for candidates who have a demonstrated ability to stick with complex problems for the long haul, with a team that has your back along the way.

    Prosocial. We are here to create life-saving medicines for the patients who need it most. You should be, too.

    Qualifications & Nice-To-Haves

    • PhD in Chemical Biology, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology, or related field.
    • Experiencing leading and managing highly effective teams in the industry.
    • Deep understanding of small-molecule drug discovery and its relationship to human disease.
    • Strong experience with:
      • Hit finding and hit-to-lead studies
      • HTS and phenotypic assay development and screening
      • Small molecule binding affinity assays
      • PPI techniques, e.g., BRET, APEX/BioID, AlphaScreen
    • Proficiency in:
      • Platform development
      • Compound management
      • Disease model development
      • Biochemical assay development
    • Nice to have:
      • Proteomics experience: PTM analysis, chemo-proteomic target deconvolution, etc
      • Familiarity or experience with PROTAC/next-gen IPM technologies
      • Biophysical screening techniques such as SPR or fluorescence anisotropy
      • DEL experience
      • Experience with med-chem optimizations: SAR, PK/PD, etc
      • Computational drug discovery experience
      • Prior experience on teams that have successfully advanced research to the clinic


    Benefits

    • Strong equity incentives. We are looking for candidates who will bring a strong sense of ownership to drive their project areas forward, and we believe that you deserve to be compensated accordingly.
    • Top tier medical, dental, and vision coverage + One Medical membership.
    • 401(k) retirement plans.
    • Education and health/fitness incentive programs.
    • Meditation retreats—do a ten-day Vipassana retreat without counting towards vacation days.
    • Reading budget We will buy you books.
    • Located in the MBC BioLabs at 135 Mississippi Street, an entrepreneurial hub full of the best scientists and operators the Bay Area has to offer. Our lab is a very short walk from the 22nd St Caltrain Station and a number of wonderful restaurants and cafés.


    About Us

    Work Hard/Play Hard. We believe time is our most valuable commodity, so we strive to create a culture that reflects this. We won't drag you through unnecessary meetings or email you at 7 PM on a Saturday. When we're at work, we're there to get things done, and when we're off, we're really off.

    Strong Communication. We like well-written documents over PowerPoints, OKRs over vague mission statements, and weekly one-on-ones over yearly reviews.

    Writing First. We have a "writing-first" culture. We believe that clarity of writing reflects clarity of thinking and that the benefits of well-written documentation in a scientific environment are innumerable: democratization of ideation and decision-making, increased reproducibility, quicker scaling and onboarding, and better company-wide alignment, to name a few.

    Growth. As an early-stage startup, we value scientists with an independent, can-do attitude. The more hats you can wear, the better. Our job as employers is to put you in positive feedback loops so you can grow in the direction of your choosing.

    Title and compensation commensurate with experience. Applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds, women, and members of underrepresented minority groups are particularly welcomed. We look forward to hearing from you.

    More info at [Please click the Apply button for the link or email]

    Application Deadline:

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