Scientific Lead - Antibodies

Scientific Lead – Antibodies

London

Relation Therapeutics overview

At Relation Therapeutics, we pioneer approaches in large-scale machine learning and high-resolution biology to discover new drugs for patients with diseases of high unmet need. 

One of the core problems in drug discovery is understanding the biological mechanisms underlying disease. Our team combines single-cell profiling, biobank-scale genetics, experimental functional genomics, and end-to-end machine learning in order to decode and modulate the fundamental causes of ill health. We aim to transform drug discovery and development.

At Relation, we are committed to building diverse and inclusive teams. We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. We strive to create an interdisciplinary workplace that cultivates innovation through collaboration, and we empower each of our team members to do their best work and develop to their highest potential.

By joining Relation, you will be part of an exceptionally talented team, you’ll have extraordinary leverage to push the field of drug discovery, and you’ll help us shape our culture and strategic direction. Ultimately, your impact will be felt in patients’ lives.

Opportunity

Join our innovative Discovery team as a Scientific Lead – Antibodies and contribute to advancing preclinical development projects with a focus on designing Antibody and tool molecules to support our molecule discovery programmes. Your role involves providing strategic input, collaborating with experts, and contributing to the design and execution of projects. 

As a Scientific Lead at Relation, you will be a key member of our interdisciplinary team, collaborating with Wet-Lab Scientific teams, ML Scientists, Data Scientists, and other experts. Your role involves driving strategic priorities, contributing to the design and execution of drug discovery projects, and actively participating in cross-functional teams.

Our team is at the forefront of developing experimentally validated machine learning methodologies, transforming biobank-scale genetics data (from genotyping arrays to whole genome sequence) into actionable disease risk genes for drug discovery. Leveraging data from external biobanks like the UK Biobank (UKB) and our proprietary Osteomics clinical trial, we're unlocking new frontiers in genetics.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee preclinical development projects, with a specific focus on antibodies.
• Provide strategic input on antibody projects, ensuring alignment with Relation's scientific standards and goals.
• Collaborate with internal labs or external partners (CROs) to advance projects in the antibody space.
• Contribute creative input to projects, ensuring alignment with Relation's scientific standards and goals.
• Actively engage in scientific research, presenting findings at conferences and contributing to technical blogs.

Professionally, you have

• Ph.D. in structural biology, protein engineering, chemistry, or related field.
• Deep expertise in preclinical development, with a focus on antibodies.
• Able to quickly develop tool molecules and antibodies for assessment.
• Industry experience in preclinical development is essential.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Passion for making a positive impact on patients' lives through innovative preclinical development.

Personally, You Are

• A collaborative team player.
• A clear and effective communicator.
• Driven by the impact of preclinical development, especially in the antibody space.
• Motivated to stay at the forefront of scientific advancements.
• Passionate about contributing to meaningful advancements in healthcare.

Join us in this exciting role where you will have a direct impact on advancing our understanding of disease biology, supporting our mission to get transformative medicines to patients. Together, we're not just doing research; we're setting new standards in drug discovery. The patient is waiting!

Relation Therapeutics is a committed equal opportunities employer.