Senior/Principal Scientist, Bioinformatics at Remix Therapeutics

Watertown, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, PharmaceuticalsIndustries

Requirements

  • PhD in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or Computer Science
  • 5+ years experience in industry
  • Background in cancer biology preferred
  • Knowledge and experience with publicly available datasets (TCGA, GTEx, DepMap etc)
  • Outstanding bioinformatics programming skills in at least one language relevant to data analysis such as Python or R
  • Proficient with Linux environment and scripting language, such as bash
  • Proficient in cloud computing (e.g. AWS)
  • Ability to effectively communicate methodologies and results with colleagues, including bench scientists, research management, and project team leaders
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment independently and efficiently
  • Knowledge of RNA-biology and splicing is preferred
  • Authorized to legally work in the US
  • Hybrid role: 3 days on-site, 2 days off-site

Responsibilities

  • Perform in silico analysis from various sequencing technologies to extract biological insights in compound mechanism of action, therapeutic strategy, and disease biology
  • Analyze multi-omic proprietary and publicly available data such as TCGA and DepMap and combine data sets to extract biological insight
  • Collaborate with bench scientists to design and execute experiments for the development of a comprehensive pre-clinical data package in oncology
  • Develop intuitive data visualizations, presentations, and communicate results to the broader company
  • Participate and thrive in a culture of effective collaboration between experimental and computational scientists

Skills

Bioinformatics
Computational Biology
Next-Generation Sequencing
NGS
Genomic Data Analysis
RNA Processing
Biomarker Identification
Oncology
Molecular Data Analysis
Data Mining
Integrative Data Analysis

Remix Therapeutics

Develops mRNA-based treatments for rare diseases

About Remix Therapeutics

Remix Therapeutics focuses on creating treatments for rare and difficult diseases, particularly targeting rare cancers and genetic disorders. Their main product, REM 422, is an oral small molecule that works by degrading messenger RNA (mRNA), which can stop the production of harmful proteins linked to these diseases. Currently, REM 422 is undergoing Phase 1 clinical trials for Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma and Acute Myeloid Leukemia, and it has received Orphan Drug Designation from the FDA, which offers benefits for drugs treating rare conditions. Unlike many competitors, Remix Therapeutics emphasizes a strong research and development approach, funding their work through grants and partnerships, with the goal of bringing new medicines to patients inspired by personal experiences with serious illnesses.

Cambridge, MassachusettsHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$205.2MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
51-200Employees

Risks

Potential competition from other RNA-targeting biotech companies.
High costs and lengthy clinical trials may strain financial resources.
Regulatory hurdles could delay RNA-targeting drug approvals.

Differentiation

Remix uses REMaster platform to modulate RNA processing for disease treatment.
REM 422 is a first-in-class MYB mRNA degrader for cancer treatment.
FDA granted Orphan Drug Designation to REM 422 for rare diseases.

Upsides

Collaboration with Roche could yield up to $1 billion in milestone payments.
Recent $90 million financing boosts R&D and expansion efforts.
REM 422 shows promising preclinical results in AML and ACC treatments.

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