Scripps Research
The Research Scientist will lead peptide drug discovery and development efforts, focusing on designing and synthesizing peptide analogs for long-acting injectable therapeutics. The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize candidates for potency, pharmacokinetics, and stability, and contributes to advancing compounds through preclinical stages. This position offers opportunities for independent ideation and career growth within a cutting‑edge translational research environment.
Headquarters
La Jolla, California, United States
Company Size
1001-5000 employees
Founded
1993
Scripps Research is a nonprofit biomedical research institute focused on advancing basic and translational science to improve human health. Its investigators work across chemistry, immunology, molecular and structural biology, neuroscience, and drug discovery, with major campuses in La Jolla, California and Jupiter, Florida. The institute combines fundamental research, translational programs and industry partnerships to accelerate new therapeutics, vaccines and diagnostics, while training graduate students and postdocs. Scripps Research is recognized for high-impact discoveries and a history of influential scientific contributions.
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
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VP of Engineering
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VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
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