We are seeking a highly motivated scientist to join our Epigenetics Center of Excellence. Reporting to the Director / Epigenetic Drug Discovery Head, the candidate will be based in San Diego, CA. He/she will be expected to design, plan and execute biological studies for identifying new targets and to support drug discovery projects from target identification to nomination of development candidates. This role will work closely with other functions such as Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Chemistry and Pharmacology to coordinate the progress of projects. With an emphasis in Oncology, the scope of work will cover also Immuno-Oncology, Inflammation and Neurodegenerative diseases. It will involve collaborative work with academic centers and business partners as well. 

The successful candidate will have a strong foundation in transcription regulation in cancer with previous experience in Drug Discovery. 

Skills/Knowledge Required :
Ph.D. in Biology or related scientific discipline with at least 6 years of relevant cancer research experience, preferably in Industry 
Proficient in cell biology including shRNA and CRISPR technologies 
Experience in target validation, functional and biomarker cell-based assay development. 
Experience in performing and/or interpreting epigenetic profiling studies is highly desired (DNA methylation, RNA-sequencing, ChIP-sequencing and ATAC-sequencing). 
Solid experience in Drug Discovery. 
Highly motivated, innovative and strong team player. Experience to work in a cross-functional team 
Excellent time management and organizational skill. 
Strong communication skills, both written and oral. 
Strong ability to work in a fast-paced environment is essential. 
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability for creative thinking and problem solving.