Careers
PLSL is engaged in major R&D initiatives in New Drug Discovery, Herbal Drugs, Chemical Process Development, Novel Drug Delivery System, Formulation Development and Clinical Research.
To strengthen our R&D team, we are looking for committed, dynamic and ambitious R&D professionals with a proven track record and flair for innovative research to take up challenging responsibilities in the following areas of expertise/ specialization.
Desired Abilities
Candidates for the positions mentioned below should have the ability to lead a team of M.S. and Ph.D. level researchers. Experience in new drug discovery research would be an added advantage. Candidates must have the ability to effectively incorporate new scientific discoveries/ideas from various sources and have the ability to operate in a team environment. The positions require leadership and team building abilities with strong communication and personnel management skills.
Contact
Mail your CVs to research.recruitment@piramal.com or to
Piramal Life Sciences Limited, 1-Nirlon Complex, Near NSE Complex, Off Western Express Highway, Goregaon (East), Mumbai 400 063, indicating the specialisation applied for.
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Location
Piramal Life Sciences Limited, Goregaon, Mumbai
Pharmacology, Screening - Cancer Biology
Senior Research Scientist
The candidate will report to the Senior Vice-President. He/she should have a Ph.D in Cell Biology/ Biochemistry/ Cancer Biology, with at least 3-6 years of drug discovery experience. The position is based in Mumbai.
Special Skills-Perform biochemical and cell-based assays; screen compounds; identify targets; must possess good written and verbal communication skills.
Job Description-Lead and manage a drug discovery project for cancer. The job will involve identification, evaluation and implementation of new targets for screening in the area of cancer therapeutics. Major responsibilities will include establishment and validation of target-driven primary and secondary screens and conducting mechanistic studies to understand the mode-of-action of drug candidates.
Pharmacology - Molecular Biology
Group Leader
The candidate will report to the head of Pharmacology. He/she should have a Ph.D in Molecular Biology/Cell Biology/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology (A Post Doctorate degree would be an added advantage), with at least 5-7 years in an industrial setting. The position is based in Mumbai.
Special Skills-The candidate must be proficient in routine and advance molecular biology techniques, biochemistry and assay development. He/she should be able to trouble shoot processes; develop inter and intra project collaborations. He/she must have the ability to mentor, manage and lead a group of 5-8 researchers. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal); good interpersonal skills and presentation skills are essential. Knowledge of model organisms (Drosophila, yeast & C. elegens) applications would be an added advantage.
Job Description-Develop assays for drug discovery research by applying knowledge of emerging molecular biology techniques. Evaluating the effect of candidate drug on gene regulation, protein function and signal transduction in appropriate biological systems. Drosophila screening. Gene cloning, expression and purification as required for various screening groups. Recombinant protein production and screening.