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Recruitment: Oscotec Discovery Lab
Oscotec is a research and development specialist dedicated to global innovative new drugs. It is the original developer of Lazertinib, which Janssen and Yuhan Corporation are jointly developing, and is currently independently conducting global clinical trials for three innovative new drug candidates. This time, Oscotec is recruiting new and experienced researchers as follows to support ongoing clinical pipeline development and strengthen its discovery pipeline. Together with Oscotec, which pursues the development of innovative new drugs recognized and competitive in the global market through a thorough scientific approach based on innovative biological hypotheses, we are working to achieve their dreams and growth as innovative drug researchers, We are looking for ambitious young scientists.
Oscotec recruitment
Drug Biology
Drug Discovery
CMC
Medicinal Chemistry
Job ID
251013
Position
Principal / Senior Principal Researcher
Full-time
Department
Drug Biology Team
Openings
1
Qualifications
- Ph.D. or higher in a biological science field such as cancer biology, cell biology, or immunology
- At least 10 years of drug development experience with a proven track record of managing multiple research projects
- Experience in mentoring and managing researchers
- Up-to-date knowledge of oncology research trends and strong strategic thinking skills
- Strong English communication skills
Responsibilities
- Identify novel oncology targets, establish hypotheses, and validate target feasibility
- Conduct candidate compound screening and MOA/POC validation
: Develop cell-based assays, evaluate pharmacological activity, design
and conduct various in vitro/in vivo studies, and analyze results
- Conduct research related to biomarker discovery and clinical application
- Develop an in-depth understanding of assigned projects and deliver internal and external presentations
- Mentor team members and assume a team leadership role when required
- Collaborate with other research departments and manage outsourced or collaborative projects with external organizations
- Take a leadership role in safety, health, and environmental improvement activities
- Prepare documentation for institutional submissions and licensing activities
Job ID
20251482
Position
M.S./Ph.D. Researcher
Experienced
Department
Drug Discovery Technology Team
Openings
1
Qualifications
- Education: Master’s degree or higher
- Experience: At least 3 years of research experience in drug discovery and development
- Major: Degree in life sciences or a related field
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with a variety of biochemical and biophysical assays
- Research experience in anticancer drug resistance and fibrosis-related drug discovery
- Research experience in anticancer drug resistance and fibrosis-related drug discovery
Responsibilities
- Develop and perform technologies and methods for evaluating the biological activity of drug candidates
- Propose assays for novel targets and design, develop, and validate experimental methods
- Perform protein engineering and purification
- Conduct compound library screening and SAR-driven screening
- Establish strategies for hit identification and hit generation
- Plan, commission, and manage outsourced experiments
- Train and mentor junior researchers
Job ID
20260602
Position
Experienced
Department
CMC Team
Quality Assurance (QA)
Quality Assurance (QA)
Openings
1
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in pharmacy, biotechnology, chemistry, or a related field
- At least 5 years of QA experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
- Strong understanding of GMP and quality systems
- Strong document review and communication skills
- Experience working with domestic and international CDMOs and a strong understanding of CDMO operations
- Strong English communication skills in both writing and speaking
- Understanding of FDA, EMA, GMP, and ICH quality systems and regulatory requirements
- Ability to work collaboratively with relevant departments and communicate proactively
Responsibilities
1. CDMO Quality Management and QA Oversight
– Manage the quality of outsourced development and manufacturing
activities conducted by domestic and international CDMOs
– Perform QA oversight of DS (Drug Substance) and DP (Drug Product) manufacturing sites
– Review and approve manufacturing and testing documentation, including Batch Records, CoAs, Protocols/Reports, and Deviation/CAPA documentation
– Perform QA oversight of DS (Drug Substance) and DP (Drug Product) manufacturing sites
– Review and approve manufacturing and testing documentation, including Batch Records, CoAs, Protocols/Reports, and Deviation/CAPA documentation
2. GMP and Quality System Management
– Operate and maintain the GMP Quality Management System (QMS)
– Prepare, revise, and manage SOPs and related documentation
– Manage Change Controls, Deviations, and CAPAs
– Conduct Risk Assessments
– Conduct and manage quality-related training
– Prepare, revise, and manage SOPs and related documentation
– Manage Change Controls, Deviations, and CAPAs
– Conduct Risk Assessments
– Conduct and manage quality-related training
3. Manufacturing Site Audits and Regulatory Compliance
– Conduct and follow up on domestic and international CDMO audits
– Support compliance with domestic and international GMP regulatory requirements
– Support compliance with domestic and international GMP regulatory requirements
Job ID
20260721
Position
Entry-level or Experienced
Department
Medicinal Chemistry Team
Openings
1
Qualifications
- Master’s or Ph.D. degree in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, or a related field
- Experience in large-scale synthesis of organic compounds
- Experience in designing diverse synthetic strategies and developing structure-based analogs
- Understanding of organic reaction mechanisms and current synthetic methodologies
- Ability to organize experimental data and prepare research reports
* Experienced candidates are required to demonstrate the ability to
develop analog strategies using SAR/SPR analysis and maintain
up-to-date knowledge of emerging trends in medicinal chemistry.
Responsibilities
- Design and synthesize small-molecule compounds during the early stages of drug discovery
- Conduct SAR-based analog synthesis and pharmacological optimization
- Design and perform a variety of organic synthesis reactions
- Confirm compound identity and assess quality using analytical methods such as LC/MS and NMR
- Collaborate with external CROs and internal teams to execute projects and report results
- Support initial-scale production for compound scale-up and process transfer
Ongoing recruitment
We welcome applications from talented researchers who are passionate about innovative drug discovery and development at Oscotec.
If you have any questions regarding qualifications or application requirements, please contact us at the email address below.
careers@oscotec.com