Sosei Heptares (the corporate brand of Sosei Group Corporation) is a research-focused biotechnology group, publicly listed in Japan (TSE: 4565) and with sites in Tokyo, London and Cambridge (UK).

Our mission is to make a significant contribution to improving the quality of life and health of people around the world. To achieve this, we will discover, design and develop the most innovative and effective medicines for patients worldwide, through our world-leading patent-protected technology and platform.

Our primary focus is the discovery and early development of new medicines originating from its proprietary G Protein-Coupled Receptor (GPCR)-targeted StaR® technology and Structure-Based Drug Design (SBDD) platform capabilities. The company is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of novel medicines across multiple therapeutic areas, including CNS, immuno-oncology, gastroenterology, inflammation and other rare/specialty indications.

Our Company has established partnerships with some of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, including AbbVie, AstraZeneca, Biohaven, Genentech (Roche), GSK, Novartis, Pfizer and Takeda and additionally with multiple emerging technology companies. Sosei Heptares is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan with corporate and R&D facilities in Cambridge, UK.

Sosei Heptares has approximately 161 employees based at its new R&D research facility at Granta Park. The size of the company ensures a transparent linkage between all activities from early discovery through to clinical development.

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Scientist to support the Molecular Pharmacology team. The candidate will be part of the Molecular Pharmacology group which supports our drug discovery programmes.

The ideal candidate will have the following experience:

• Sterile cell culture techniques
• Handling of adherent and suspension mammalian and insect cell cultures
• Experience with transient transfection methods for DNA and Baculovirus protocols
• Generation & maintenance of stable and immortalised cell lines
• Equipment quality control (QC) experiments
• Automation experience, preferably with small molecule compound management
• Comprehensive and accurate record keeping and reporting
• Organisation skills such as maintaining lab consumable stocks, ordering materials and expression logistics

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Educated to degree level (Grade 2.1 or equivalent) and/or with significant professional experience in biological sciences
• Previous laboratory experience in an industry environment is desirable
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of cell culture
• Organised and enthusiastic and comfortable working autonomously and in a team environment
• Competent user of MS Office applications
• Excellent interpersonnel skills

The successful candidate will be employed by Heptares Therapeutics Ltd, a UK wholly owned subsidiary of Sosei Group Corporation.

We offer a competitive salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience, and benefits package including pension and healthcare schemes.

Applications should include a covering letter, providing a short description of the background to their interest in the role, with curriculum vitae including the names and contact details for two referees. Please apply through our on-line job’s portal with your application in pdf format, quoting reference number 2021-2MP.

The closing date for applications is 31st March 2021

Sosei Heptares does not accept speculative or unsolicited CVs from agencies. All speculative or unsolicited CVs submitted without an agreement in place will be considered Sosei Heptares's property and will not obligate us to pay a referral fee.