Hello! 👋🏽

We're looking for a highly motivated Senior Bioclinical Lead - to join our team on our journey to revolutionize personalized medicine 📈 - who has experience in the field of Nanoparticles & Drug Delivery and can apply the knowledge in a start-up environment.

iLoF is creating a breakthrough platform to accelerate the future of personalized drug discovery & development through advanced AI & photonics. We collect massive amounts of data to build a digital library of biomarkers & biological profiles, to get life-saving personalized treatments to patients faster. 

We share a passion for being part of a mission that matters, and we are always looking for curious and collaborative people who share our values and want to be part of our journey. We offer a fast-paced cross-functional, technologically advanced, start-up environment, and passionate about developing new skills and making a difference. 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Scientific Lead with expertise in pre-clinical and clinical translational research. As a Senior Scientific Lead, you will provide scientific leadership, strategic direction, and technical expertise in preclinical and clinical projects. We are particularly interested in candidates with a deep understanding of natural and synthetic nanoparticles as drug delivery systems. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in experimental design and execution, as well as a track record of scientific excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific expertise and guidance in the planning and implementation of clinical studies.
• Lead and oversee laboratory activities to support the development and validation of iLoF products, ensuring high quality and reproducibility of results.
• Design and execute experiments and assays using state-of-the-art techniques and methodologies to benchmark the iLoF platform technology.
• Analyze and interpret data, including statistical analysis and data visualization, and present findings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including photonics, biosignal and analytics, and biology teams.
• Write clear, accurate, and engaging scientific content for the development of scientific manuscripts, white papers, grant proposals, regulatory documents, and technical reports.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest scientific advancements and industry trends in extracellular vesicle biology, drug delivery systems, and clinical research, particularly in key areas such as Neurodegenerative diseases and Oncology. 
• Establish and manage partnerships and collaborations with hospitals, academia, pharma and biotech companies. 
• Contribute to the preparation of research proposals, grant applications, scientific publications, and regulatory submissions.
• Contribute to the identification of new product lines for the company.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety protocols, regulatory guidelines, and ethical standards in research involving human samples.
• Mentor and train junior scientists and technicians in the company.

• Ph.D. in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field. Post-doctoral training in extracellular vesicle biology, drug delivery systems and/or clinical research is highly preferred.  Alternatively, candidates with more than 7 years of relevant industry experience can also be considered.
• Start-up or SME pharma/biotech experience is a plus.
• Strong background in designing and executing pre-clinical and clinical studies with a focus on biomarker discovery and validation.
• Proficiency in a wide range of laboratory techniques and methodologies related to nanoparticle characterization, such as nanoparticle tracking analysis, dynamic light scattering, flow cytometry, and molecular biology techniques, is highly valued.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret complex scientific data, including statistical analysis and data visualization.
• Excellent leadership and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and coordinate research activities within interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals, showcasing expertise in at least one of the following areas: extracellular vesicle research, development of drug delivery systems, characterization of nanoparticles and/or clinical research.
• Experience in mentoring and training junior scientists or technicians.
• Proficiency in scientific software and data analysis tools.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and ethical considerations in research involving human samples.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively collaborate with internal teams, present research findings, and contribute to scientific publications and grant applications.

iLoF in a nutshell 💡

As personalized medicine becomes the norm, scientists, patients, and healthcare systems worldwide face massive barriers in providing the right treatment to the right patient. 

Recognized by CB Insights and Financial Times as one of the most promising Digital Health companies in the world, iLoF is building an AI-powered platform capable of transforming precision medicine. 

Our goal is to become the platform that democratizes access to personalized medicine for millions of people living with complex diseases around the globe. 

Thanks to our proprietary optical fingerprint library of disease biomarkers and biological profiles we can offer personalized patient screening and stratification in a faster and more affordable way, saving up to 40% of the cost and 70% of the time while enabling a more human patient experience. 

Supported by leading institutions like Microsoft Ventures, Mayfield, and the Oxford University, iLoF is currently focusing on validating its platform technology in one of the biggest challenges of our times: Alzheimer's, while maintaining ongoing verticals on Digestive Cancer, Stroke, and Infectious diseases.

Our Team🧑🏻‍💻

We are a mix of scientists, entrepreneurs, and inventors based in Oxford and Porto, with a passion for healthcare! 

Recognized by CB Insights as one of the most promising Digital Health companies in the world and by the Financial Times as a Transformational Business in Healthcare, iLoF has been regularly featured in leading outlets like Tech Crunch, Wired, and Sifted and listed as a rising star in AI-Driven Drug Discovery, Health Screening & Data Analytics.

Stuff you want to know: 

What we value 

• A Be Kind attitude is the main guideline within iLoF
• A hand in the hammer and another free to support your co-workers as a true team player
• An honest and egoless attitude towards discussions and critics working in good faith
• The braveness to speak your heart in any situation
• Through words or actions be always sure to make a difference at any moment!
• Be proud to drive your responsibilities to success and help others do the same, embracing ownership!

Perks 😉

• An exciting future with a deep-tech company selected by Financial Times and CB Insights as one of the most transformative companies in the world 🚀
• Annual performance bonus
• Stock Options 💰
• A high paced, flexible environment: adaptable working hours, strong remote work culture 🏡
• A stimulating atmosphere with room for creativity - fast-paced, fun, and energetic start-up with a friendly culture 🎉
• Weekly happy hours with amazing food and drinks
• Company offsites ⛱️
• Free coffee and snacks ☕
• Private healthcare insurance 💊
• The opportunity to work with a world class, talented team: and potentially change healthcare as we know it for millions of patients living with complex diseases around the globe  🧗🏼‍♂️

We share a passion for being part of a mission that matters, and we are always looking for curious and collaborative people who share our values and want to be part of our journey.  

If that sounds like a fit for you, click the apply button and join us.

You’ve read all this way but you’re missing a skill or two? No problem, it’s our job to upskill you to take your career to the next level. What we’re trying to say is, don’t be afraid to apply if you don’t tick all the boxes.  💪