The successful candidate will be expected to translate the cellular mechanisms of enzymes that act on ubiquitin and ubiquitin-like proteins into novel and efficacious therapies for a broad spectrum of devastating diseases including cancer, cardiovascular disease, inflammation, osteoporosis, and diabetic complications such as muscle wasting. Candidates should possess in-depth knowledge and expertise in high throughput screening, assay development and a good understanding of enzyme kinetics. The HTS scientist will work on a team to develop new screening technologies, discover compound leads, and contribute to business development. He/she will write scientific articles and patents, and present data at relevant national and international meetings.

Requirements: Ph.D. in a relevant discipline (Biochemistry, Pharmacology or similar) with 3+ years of laboratory experience

- Experience in high throughput screening is required
- Must have a good understanding of enzyme kinetics
- Prior industry/ biotechnology experience is advantageous
- Knowledge of the ubiquitin field, proteases or protein-protein interactions is a plus
- Must be an excellent team player with well-documented leadership skills
- Excellent communication, troubleshooting, and organizational skills

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to mattern@progenra.com

Senior scientists will be expected to translate the cellular mechanisms of enzymes that act on ubiquitin and ubiquitin-like proteins into novel and efficacious therapies for a broad spectrum of devastating diseases including cancer, cardiovascular disease, inflammation, osteoporosis, and diabetic complications such as muscle wasting. Candidates should possess in-depth knowledge and expertise in assay development, screening, target validation, and pharmacodynamic evaluation. The senior scientist will work on a team to develop new screening technologies, discover compound leads, and contribute to business development. He/she will write scientific articles and patents, and present data at relevant national and international meetings.

Requirements: Ph.D. in a life science (Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Pharmacology or similar discipline) with 3+ years of laboratory experience

- Knowledge of the ubiquitin field is required
- Experience in high throughput screening is a plus
- Prior industry/ biotechnology experience is advantageous
- Must be an excellent team player with well-documented leadership skills
- Excellent communication, troubleshooting, and organizational skills

Research associates will be expected to apply focused expertise to projects supporting the development of screening assays, and to the discovery and evaluation of compounds active in the various screens. Candidates should have demonstrated proficiency in molecular biology or biochemistry and be willing to contribute to the company product and intellectual property development as exemplified by scientific articles, patents, and internal publications. Research associates are, in addition, expected to present their data in company settings and, if appropriate, at external meetings and in the literature.

Requirements: B.S./ M.S. in a life science + 2-10 years relevant work experience

- Significant experience in high throughput screening and/ or expression and purification of recombinant proteins
- Knowledge of the ubiquitin field is a plus
- Prior industry/ biotechnology experience is advantageous
- Must be an excellent team player
- Excellent communication, troubleshooting, and organizational skills

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to mattern@progenra.com

Progenra Inc. is a rapidly growing biotech company with number of technologies in ubiquitin pathway research space as well as small molecule drugs in different stages of development for Cancer, Parkinson’s Disease, Muscle Wasting, Neurodegenerative diseases, Metabolic Syndrome, Inflammatory diseases, and Osteoporosis.. We are seeking a highly motivated professional to be part of business development team. The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing licensing agreements with pharmaceutical and biotech partners, developing and implementing marketing strategies for our product lines, communicating with key clients, performing competitive market analysis, and identifying / developing new product ideas that are consistent with the company’s mission.

Progenra is one of the few companies in the world that is researching, developing and applying ubiquitin and ubiquitin-like protein pathway, fundamental to cell physiology for drug discovery. Pharmaceutical companies are longing for innovation in novel pathways to for drug discovery. Progenra ubiquitin platform in gaining increasing attention for discovery of medicines for unmet needs. Progenra owns and is currently prosecuting number of patents in the field of protein manufacturing.

Specific tasks:

- Prepare strategic plans for marketing Progenra technologies and compounds.
- Ensure a steady flow of quality sales meetings with partners and prospective partners. Proactively communicate with existing partners.
- Ensure Progenra team members are adequately briefed on the outcome of partner interest. Provide sufficient information to the Progenra team on a prospective partner’s needs to allow efficient study design and proposal preparation by the Progenra team.
- Prepare promotional materials in the agreed area of responsibility, calling on the expertise of Progenra experts or external consultants as appropriate.
- Assist in negotiation and securing partnerships agreements and feasibility studies and followed by contracts and license agreement according to company guidelines.
- Contribute to the maintenance of the computerized partner and prospect database, web site and e-marketing activities.
- Carry out market research, competitor and partner surveys as required.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required. Ph.D or MBA is an advantage.
2-10 years experience in sales and marketing or business development preferably.
Understanding of the biotechnology and products, appreciation of cellular pathway and importance of ubiquitin pathway, ability to lead the implementation of Global Strategic Plans and become familiar with the specific requirements and processes for sales and licensing and sourcing functions.
Candidate must have demonstrated proficiency in the following competencies: influencing skills, stakeholder engagement skills, problem solving abilities, decision making skills, excellent communication and analytical skills.

Personal characteristics:

- High energy and can energize others.
- Persistent in getting tasks done as planned and on time and finding solutions to obstacles.
- Well organized and reliable.
- Outstanding communications skills with a sense of diplomacy and tactics necessary to be successful in a rapidly moving environment.
- Excellent negotiation and presentation skills, combining technical proficiency with commercial acumen; demonstrates the capacity to influence and convince.
- A creative and solutions-oriented approach, dedicated to achieving high goals, apt at identifying opportunities rather than fearing limitations.
- Self starter
- Multi-tasking

Benefits:

Progenra offers a competitive compensation package, base salary plus other milestone related benefits. Benefits include healthcare, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan contributions compensation, life insurance and bonus plans and a high-growth and entrepreneurial work environment.