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CALICO

Senior/Principal Scientist, Translational Physiology

CALICO, South San Francisco, California, us, 94083


Who We Are:

Calico (Calico Life Sciences LLC) is an Alphabet-founded research and development company whose mission is to harness advanced technologies and model systems to increase our understanding of the biology that controls human aging. Calico will use that knowledge to devise interventions that enable people to lead longer and healthier lives. Calico’s highly innovative technology labs, its commitment to curiosity-driven discovery science, and, with academic and industry partners, its vibrant drug-development pipeline, together create an inspiring and exciting place to catalyze and enable medical breakthroughs.

Position Description:

Calico is seeking a highly motivated Senior/Principal Scientist to join our Translational Physiology team. The successful candidate will lead our preclinical

in vivo

pharmacology efforts across one or more disease pathology areas, including but not limited to inflammation-, fibrosis- or metabolism-related diseases. This role will focus on developing program-specific strategies, pharmacodynamics/efficacy models, and establishing preclinical

in vivo

pharmacology proof-of-concept (PoC) and pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) relationships within our Translational Aging programs.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead preclinical

in vivo

pharmacology studies in selected disease pathology areas, including inflammation, fibrosis, and/or metabolic disorders

Design and execute pharmacodynamic (PD) and efficacy models tailored to the specific needs of each program

Establish preclinical

in vivo

PoC and PK/PD relationships to support translational research

Contribute to the development of preclinical strategies to advance the Translational Aging programs

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution and success of projects

Prepare and present research findings to project teams and leadership.

Write research articles for peer-reviewed publications

Position Requirements:

PhD or equivalent in Physiology, Immunology, Pharmacology, or a related field, with 5-8 years of relevant research and/or drug discovery experience

Extensive experience with

in vivo

disease model development and characterization

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate challenges within project timelines

Demonstrated success in working within cross-functional teams in a collaborative environment

Thorough knowledge of IACUC guidelines/regulations and experience in writing animal use protocols, experimental study design protocols, and standard operating procedures for preclinical studies

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present research findings clearly at team meetings

Must be willing to work onsite five days a week

The estimated base salary range for this role is $163,000 - $201,000. Actual pay will be based on a number of factors including experience and qualifications. This position is also eligible for two annual cash bonuses.

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