Pliant Therapeutics, Inc.
Pliant is seeking a contract Scientist to join its Translational Sciences group, focusing on the discovery and advancement of tissue-specific drug delivery platforms. The role involves designing and managing both in vitro and in vivo experiments, overseeing external CRO collaborations, and supervising research associates. This full‑time, six‑month contract position supports preclinical studies across multiple disease indications.
Headquarters
South San Francisco, California, United States
Company Size
51-200 employees
Founded
2015
Pliant Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of integrin-based therapies. The company leverages its proprietary discovery platform to advance tissue-specific integrin programs targeting a range of diseases, including fibrotic conditions and oncology. Pliant's pipeline includes drug candidates such as PLN-101095 in oncology, with a broader mission to unlock safer and more effective therapies for patients through targeted integrin biology.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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