Drug Discovery Scientist

About Us

Nanyang Biologics (NYB) is a biotechnology company leveraging AI to revolutionize drug discovery and develop innovative therapeutics inspired by nature. Through advancing AI-driven solutions in the pharmaceutical industry, we address the complex and costly challenges of discovering effective treatments for difficult diseases.

Our Team

With a global track record of delivering projects with leading companies across the USA, India, Japan, Korea, Singapore, etc., our team of experts based in Vietnam and Singapore works collaboratively across functions and leverages global expertise to drive innovation and excellence.

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Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking a Drug Discovery Scientist with a strong background in preclinical research to lead the discovery of novel therapeutic candidates sourced from nature. Based in Vietnam, you will oversee local research operations and guide experimental strategies across screening, validation, and early-stage optimization. You will work closely with international collaborators and internal computational teams to refine compound selection and prioritize high-potential assets.

Roles and Responsibilities

As a Drug Discovery Scientist, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Oversee preclinical experimental workflows including target validation, hit expansion, and pharmacological profiling.
• Lead assay development and optimization for primary and secondary screening.
• Coordinate in vitro ADME, cytotoxicity, and mechanism-of-action studies.
• Manage outsourced in vivo pharmacology studies in collaboration with CROs or academic labs.
• Interpret preclinical data to guide structure-activity relationship (SAR) decisions and compound prioritization.
• Contribute to project documentation, data reports, patent filings, and scientific publications.
• Ensure experimental quality control and regulatory alignment for downstream development.