Principal Scientist Liver at ProQR Therapeutics
2333 Leiden, , Netherlands -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Oct, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Jul, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Decision Making, Communication Skills, English, Management Skills, Critical Thinking

Industry

Information Technology/IT

Description

ProQR Therapeutics is a biotechnology company listed on NASDAQ with offices in Leiden, the Netherlands and Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. ProQR is focused on the development of life changing RNA therapies to meet the unmet need of individuals and families with common and rare diseases. A team of 180+ enthusiastic ProQRians from all walks of life and more than 30 different nationalities is up to this challenge. We have the passion and commitment to make a difference in the lives of the communities we serve. Our proprietary Axiomer RNA editing technology platform enables the editing of specific single nucleotides in RNA using the cells own editing machinery. Axiomer RNA editing technology harnesses ADAR (Adenosine Deaminase Acting on RNA), which is machinery present in all human cells to repair G-to-A mutations, modulate protein, and enable protective mutation functions. Axiomer could potentially yield a new class of innovative medicines and treat currently untreatable diseases.
Our Axiomer Unit is currently looking for a Principal Scientist Liver (Full-time) to join our team.
Location: Leiden, NL (on-site).

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES THAT ARE REQUIRED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

  • Flexible and adaptable to change
  • Pro-active attitude
  • Team player
  • Being able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong project planning and management skills
  • Critical thinking, decision-making making and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills (English)
  • Pro-active and pragmatic self-starter, with a result-oriented mindset

PROQR AS AN EMPLOYER

As an employer, we are true believers of the value of a workforce in which people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to develop themselves, personally and professionally. We believe that happy and energized people, working well together in an environment in which they thrive, will do phenomenal and awesome things.
We are committed to ensuring that no employee, candidate, or job applicant receives less favorable treatment on the grounds of race, age, disability, pregnancy, religion, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status. At ProQR we want to create an inclusive culture where everyone can be valued for who they are and in which individual differences and the contributions in all forms are recognized and valued.

We offer an exciting and innovative working environment in a very committed organization, with the following benefits:

  • 8% holiday allowance
  • 30 vacation days
  • An annual performance bonus
  • Stock options
  • A premium-free pension plan
  • A commuting allowance
  • A subsidized staff restaurant
  • Unlimited (un)healthy snacks and drinks
  • Employee events (boot camp, Rebel Café and other social events)

Do you think you can contribute to achieving our mission? If so, we’re looking forward to receiving your application by filling out our application form.
You can contact Silvia Catellani via recruitment@proqr.com if you have any questions

Responsibilities

As a ProQR Principal Scientist Liver you will scientifically steer the liver programs in collaboration with internal and external partners, focused on the development of novel drug candidates for the treatment of chronic liver diseases. You are a strong scientific thinker with significant experience leading the discovery and development of oligonucleotide therapies for liver diseases, and have extensive experience developing and/or evaluating novel nucleic acid-based therapeutics and delivery platforms. As part of the Axiomer Drug Discovery Unit, you will work closely with scientific program directors, the VP Axiomer Science, and the Chief Scientific Officer. In your role, you will support, evaluate, and/or identify scientific development opportunities to enhance project progression and/or platform expansion, with specific application to the needs of the liver portfolio, including nucleic acid-based therapeutics and delivery platforms. You won’t have direct reports, but you will work closely with different project teams with multiple project leads in a matrix organization. In-depth scientific liver disease knowledge and good project and organization skills are a must.

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