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Enantis - Chief Technology/Scientific Officer

Typ práce: hlavní pracovní poměr

Enantis is a biotechnology company developing, manufacturing and selling novel proteins and enzymes. By using our unique protein stabilization technology, we are addressing the problem of poor stability of proteins. We are currently focusing on stabilizing proteins from the family of fibroblast growth factors (FGFs). Our first product, patented FGF2-STAB, is being manufactured at our ISO-certified production facilities and distributed globally through leading provider of life science solutions. We are providing protein engineering services to external companies and continue developing a pipeline of products for the growing research, cell therapy and healthcare market.

A newly created position will join a management team to develop a long-term R&D strategy that can be translated into sustainable business. Selected candidate will directly report to CEO and will closely work with the current Chief Scientific Officer on the growing number of R&D projects.

Key responsibilities:

Setting up the long-term R&D strategy in line with the company business goals
Leading the team of scientists, supporting R&D staff with their projects
Setting external R&D collaborations and partnerships to support the company strategy
Implementation of new protein engineering methods and tools into company pipeline (in tight collaboration with Masaryk University’s Loschmidt Laboratories)
Identification of new commercially attractive candidate molecules, for company’s product portfolio
Search for new applications of the company’s current product portfolio
Planning and executing new innovative projects
Delivering technical presentations to our partners and customers
Preparation of grant and patent applications as well as projects for contracted research

Essential:

Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biophysics and related field
Postdoctoral experience (ideally international)
A strong scientific background, internationally competitive track-record in science
Knowledge of relevant technology trends
Creativity and technical problem-solving skills
Excellent leadership and management skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English
Experience with writing grant proposals
Experience with supervision and/or mentoring

Desirable (welcome but not essential):

Exposure to company environment
Experience with product development
Experience with protein design and engineering

What we offer:

A rewarding career in a rapidly evolving biotech company with global customers
English speaking environment
Flexible working hours
Five weeks of vacation
Edenred card
Office and labs in the Masaryk University Campus (Brno – Bohunice)

Apply with your CV (including three references) and a cover letter by 29th October 2021 at polednakova@enantis.com.

Contact for more information: Roman Badík, CEO, badik@enantis.com

Corporate values include equality and fairness in dealing with employees, support for their personal and professional growth. Employee satisfaction is a high priority for Enantis. We strive to ensure the growth of our company based on innovation, with an emphasis on environmental protection, and the creation of highly qualified jobs with high added value. We want to support the prosperity of the South Moravian Region and the Czech Republic with our activities.

Vloženo: 22.9.2021