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Element Biosciences

Scientist, Biochemistry

San Diego, CA · On-site

$116K - $149K/yr

This role will report to our Associate Director, Biochemistry and will be an on-site San Diego basedrole If you possess the following and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to explore ...

Illumina, Inc.

Sr Biochemistry Scientist

Madison, WI · On-site

$92K - $126K/yr

You are the Senior Biochemistry Scientist Illumina is looking for in joining our Test Method ... As part of a diverse, self-directed team, you will be responsible for driving method development ...

Analog Devices

Bio-Medical Engineer

Wilmington, MA · On-site

$110K - $151K/yr

The candidate must be self-motivated, self-directed, data driven in the decision-making process and ... Develop workflows for biochemical sample preparation and characterization * Use a novel ...

Analog Devices

BioChemical Engineer

Wilmington, MA · On-site

$110 - $152/hr

BioChemical Engineer Description The Digital Healthcare business group seeks a biochemical engineer ... The candidate must be self-motivated, self-directed, data driven in the decision-making process and ...

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What is the difference between Director Biochemistry vs Senior Biochemist?

AspectDirector BiochemistrySenior Biochemist
CredentialsAdvanced degrees (PhD), leadership experienceMaster's or PhD in Biochemistry, extensive research experience
Work EnvironmentManagement, strategic planning, overseeing teamsResearch labs, experimental work, data analysis
Employer & IndustryPharmaceutical, biotech, research institutionsResearch labs, biotech companies, academia
Primary FocusLeadership, project management, regulatory complianceExperimental design, data collection, scientific analysis

The main difference between a Director Biochemistry and a Senior Biochemist lies in their responsibilities and focus. Directors typically oversee teams, manage projects, and set strategic goals, while Senior Biochemists focus on conducting experiments and scientific research. Both roles require advanced degrees and industry experience, but the Director role emphasizes leadership and management within the biochemistry field.

Do biochemists get paid a lot?

Biochemists, including those in director roles, typically earn higher salaries due to their advanced education and specialized skills. According to industry data, the median annual salary for biochemists and molecular biologists is above the national average, with director-level positions earning significantly more based on experience and location.

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Director - biochemistry

Natick, MA • On-site

Allorion Therapeutics
Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing • 11 - 50 employees
Learn more about Allorion Therapeuticsexternal

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Natick, Massachusetts
Position closed
We seek a talented Director or Senior Director to lead our biochemistry unit within a dynamic and interdisciplinary group of scientists working to develop new therapeutics for unmet medical needs. Key responsibilities will include executing biochemistry strategy and enzyme studies along with management of external and internal resources. Experience with biophysical assays, structure biology and high throughput screens will be highly desirable.
Responsibilities
  • Lead a team of scientists in the design, development, validation, and implementation of biochemical assays for small molecule screens
  • Develop and direct collaborations with external CROs performing assay development and transfer, library screening, and hit validation across projects
  • Develop expert knowledge of biochemical mechanisms of program targets and serve on cross-functional project teams as the biochemistry expert
  • Stay current with new technologies and relevant scientific advances in biochemical techniques and assay formats from literature, scientific meetings, and professional network
  • Review and ensure the quality of scientific data to meet regulatory expectations and author technical and regulatory documents to support advancement of therapeutics to clinical testing
  • Communicates (both in writing and verbally) project status, issues, schedule and accomplishments to various management and stakeholder groups in an effective manner, as needed
  • Critically evaluates project data while rigorously driving data-driven Go/No-go decisions, including the identification of resource constraints and bottlenecks
  • Promote a group culture of agility, pro-action, collaboration, and innovation

Required Skills
  • Ph.D. in a related scientific field
  • 10+ years of drug discovery experience, including at least 5 years of experience managing a team of scientists
  • Strong skills and proven track record in the areas of enzymology, enzyme kinetics and current assay formats for several enzyme classes and protein-protein-interaction targets
  • Hands-on experience with high throughput screening and hit validation techniques
  • Demonstration of highly successful project execution across disease areas using in-house and/or CRO resources leading to preclinical candidates for further clinical development
  • Impeccable attention to detail, and excellent ability to perform hands on experiments, research/design/organize projects and maintain detailed documentation
  • Able to provide leadership on a cross-functional team
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks
  • Possess effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong understanding of the drug discovery process and demonstrated leadership on cross-functional teams

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