At a Glance
- Tasks: Review and analyse R&D data, improve AI model performance, and contribute to scientific decisions.
- Company: Join a leading AI research lab backed by top investors in a remote role.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly pay ranging from $85 to $142, flexible remote work.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in drug development with cutting-edge technology and expert collaboration.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in preclinical R&D with experience in ADCs or bispecific antibodies.
The predicted salary is between 142 - 142 £ per hour.
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Position: Preclinical R&D Expert – ADC & Bispecifics
Type: Contract
Compensation: $85–$142/hour
Location: Remote
Role Responsibilities
- Review technical materials and real-world R&D data across ADC and/or bispecific programmes.
- Label, classify, and annotate scientific data and model outputs to improve model performance.
- Provide expert perspective on key scientific and development decisions, including target/modality selection, optimization, trade-offs, and risk.
- Help define structure and quality standards for the client's dataset pipeline.
- Participate in expert discussions, interviews, and research engagements.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Hands-on, non-administrative preclinical R&D experience at a company that develops its own drug assets in-house and has taken programmes to the clinic.
- Direct experience with ADCs and/or bispecific (or multispecific) antibodies.
- Work in a core R&D function: discovery biology, medicinal chemistry, protein/antibody engineering, computational, in vivo/translational, pharmacology/PK-PD, toxicology, or CMC/formulation.
- 5+ years of relevant industry R&D experience.
Preferred
- Experience taking a programme through lead optimization or IND-enabling/preclinical development.
- Experience at mid-sized, emerging, or resource-constrained biotech, ideally outside the top-20 pharmaceutical companies.
Compensation & Legal
Hourly contractor
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
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ADC/Bispecifics R&D Scientist in London employer: Mercor
At Mercor, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to excel in their roles. As a Remote Backend Engineer, you'll enjoy the flexibility of working from anywhere while collaborating with cutting-edge AI technology, alongside opportunities for professional growth and development. Our commitment to competitive compensation and a supportive environment makes Mercor an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding work in the tech industry.
