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Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Onsite
Company Overview:
Prime Medicine is a leading biotechnology company dedicated to creating and delivering the next generation of gene editing therapies to patients. The Company is leveraging its proprietary Prime Editing platform, a versatile, precise and efficient gene editing technology, to develop a new class of differentiated, one-time, potentially curative genetic therapies. Designed to make only the right edit at the right position within a gene while minimizing unwanted DNA modifications, Prime Editors have the potential to repair almost all types of genetic mutations and work in many different tissues, organs and cell types.
Prime Medicine is currently progressing a diversified portfolio of investigational therapeutic programs organized around our core areas of focus: hematology, immunology & oncology, liver and lung. Across each core area, Prime Medicine is focused initially on a set of high value programs, each targeting a disease with well-understood biology and a clearly defined clinical development and regulatory path, and each expected to provide the foundation for expansion into additional opportunities. For more information, please visit www.primemedicine.com.
Position Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated Senior Scientist to join the Nonclinical Development group, supporting the nonclinical safety assessment function for IND-enabling programs across Prime Medicine’s pipeline. Reporting to the Associate Director, Safety Assessment, the successful candidate will support the design, execution, and interpretation of nonclinical safety studies conducted both in-house and at CROs, with an initial focus on liver-targeted therapeutics. This role requires hands-on involvement in assay execution and troubleshooting, as well as active participation in study oversight of work being done at CRO and data analysis.
This role requires collaboration within cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in toxicology or a related field with 6+ years of pharma/biotech experience in nonclinical safety assessment, or an M.S. in toxicology or a related field with 10+ years of experience in nonclinical safety assessment, the ability to work independently, provide domain expertise and leadership, as well as cross-functionally in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with a positive, flexible attitude.
Primary Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
The pay range reflects the full-time base salary range we expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. Base pay will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, and education. This role is eligible for an annual short-term incentive award (e.g., bonus) and an annual long-term incentive award (e.g., equity).
Prime Medicine offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package with robust health, financial, and wellness benefits—including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) match, and equity programs—along with generous paid time off, wellness days, and company-wide recharge breaks.
Our commitment to employee well-being reflects our belief that when we care for our people, we strengthen our ability to put patients first and make meaningful impact together.
Prime Medicine is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.