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Principal Scientist, ADC Cellular Trafficking And Transporter Biology

Planet Pharma · Boston, MA

CONTRACT Posted Sep 8, 2026

Job Description

Seeking an accomplished and highly driven Principal Scientist to lead from the bench in-depth characterization of lysosomal trafficking and internalization dynamics of next-generation antibody-drug-conjugates (ADCs). This role is a critical lab-facing leadership position with ownership over lab management, confocal imaging assay development, data integrity, and mechanism-of action studies across discovery and early development programs.



Key Responsibilities



Scientific Leadership





- Develop and execute cellular assays for interrogation of next-generation ADC lysosomal trafficking dynamics across multiple ADC therapeutic programs, ensuring alignment with program and company objectives
- Serve as the confocal microscopy and high-content imaging technical expert, mentoring a team of scientists and guiding experimental design and interpretation

- Partner closely with cross-functional leaders as the subject-matter expert for lysosomal transporter biology and to integrate in vitro data with in vivo, translational, and discovery efforts
- Lab management responsible for equipment and reagent ordering





Qualifications



Education & Experience





- PhD in Pharmacology, Biology, Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline with 4+ years of relevant industry experience; MS with 8+ years of relevant industry experience. Demonstrated experience leading in-depth cellular trafficking mechanism-of-action studies for biologics or antibody-based therapeutics

Additional Details

City
Boston
State
Massachusetts
Country
US
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