Careers

Why work with us?

RS Research is a clinical-stage biotechnology start-up, developing innovative therapies to win the fight against cancer. Our novel drug delivery technology promises a “cure with a smile” for patients.

Following our seed investment in 2017, we are now celebrating a $12 Million Series-A investment round, ranking us in the top 10 largest start-up investments in Turkey for 2021. We are proud to place a biotech company in this “top investments” list for the first time.

Reaching #47 in the 2021 Startup Turkey list, RS Research has been internationally recognized on many platforms: we are the Hello Tomorrow Turkey 2020 Grand Prize winner and Hello Tomorrow Global Summit 2021 Drug Discovery finalist. Our inspiring Co-Founder Prof. Rana Sanyal has been named one of the three Cartier Women’s Initiative 2021 Global Science & Technology Pioneer fellows.

Based in Istanbul and Lausanne, RS Research is now ready to take the next steps to become a global player in drug development. We are at the doorsteps of many exciting achievements.

From clinical development of our pipeline to international co-development opportunities, our roadmap is decorated with a number of priceless opportunities for change makers who cannot imagine a life without achievement, adrenaline, and celebration.

We are looking forward to welcoming outside the box thinking new members to our brilliant team of experts.

Explore the opportunities to be a part of a brilliant multidisciplinary team.

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT MNG (NEW)

Job Description

Reporting directly to the Founders:

Managing independent project & business development activities
Cost estimation and budget planning
Preparation and negotiation of contracts
Contract management

Qualifications & Prerequisites

Attentive. Accurate. Problem-solver.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires quick thinking and effective multitasking,
Strong negotiation, project and contract management skills (solid project management experience or certification is of advantage),
Pro-active style, self-motivation and high level of initiative, enthusiasm and drive,
Fluent in English

MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT (NEW)

Job Description

We are looking for a Management Assistant with a magic wand! Your daily routine will be;

Managing the day-to-day running and administration of the Founders,
Conserving management team’s time by collecting and analyzing information; initiating telecommunications
Maintaining appointment schedule by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, teleconferences and travels,
Answering and managing incoming calls,
Support of the project teams in all organizational and administrative functions,
Undertake all infrastructural and service requirements,
Dealing with Purchase Orders with additional procurement functions; booking of invoices and supporting budget control.

Qualifications & Prerequisites

Discreet. Quick-witted. Practical.
Independent working style and committed with a strong sense of responsibility as well as excellent organizational skills,
Self-starter who follows up proactively and is eager to complete a job
Attention to detail and accuracy in work,
Fully proficient IT skills including a very good knowledge of MS Office,
Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
Bachelor’s or preferably Master’s degree in a related field with 5+ years of experience in a Management level assistance position.

JUNIOR CHEMIST

Job Description

RS Research is seeking talented and motivated chemists to join its Drug Discovery & Process Development teams. The successful candidates will join an energizing and collaborative research environment working alongside colleagues who are committed to improving human health through the targeted nanomedicines for chemotherapy.

We are looking for self-motivated chemists who are passionate about medicine and enjoys solving synthetic chemistry and purification challenges. The individual will work as part of a cross-functional drug discovery team and have the primary responsibility to carry out the multi-step synthesis and perform biological testing.

The duties and responsibilities will commensurate with the level of experience and capabilities and will include:

Demonstrating technical competency in reaction set-up, product isolation, purification and analysis, from milligram to multigram scale
Working efficiently with minimal supervision in the lab
Adhering to all safety requirements
Maintaining appointment schedule by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, teleconferences and travel,
Collaborating closely with colleagues to discuss data
Demonstrating curiosity and interest in furthering knowledge of drug discovery
Monitoring medicinal and organic chemistry literature
Communicating results in written and oral form
Practicing good lab citizenship

Prerequisite

Master’s degree in Organic Chemistry or Polymer Science with experience in analytical techniques such as NMR, GPC, LCMS, UV, FT-IR.

PROJECT MANAGER

Job Description

Based in RS Research’s Switzerland office, we are searching for a Senior Specialist to coordinate our clinical/pre-clinical trial activities around Europe. This position, in collaboration with the team located in Turkey, contributes to the operational execution of clinical studies to ensure delivery on time, within budget and of high quality in compliance with Regulatory Authorities’ regulations/guidelines, and applicable SOPs. Responsibilities may include quality oversight of several vendors such as Contract Research Organization (CRO) teams.

Prerequisite

Bachelor’s or preferably Master’s degree in Life Sciences with 5+ years of clinical trial management experience required.

Qualifications

Self-motivated problem solver,
Attention to detail and accuracy in work,
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires quick thinking and effective multitasking,
Strong negotiation and project management skills (solid project management experience or certification is of advantage),
Pro-active style, self-motivation and high level of initiative, enthusiasm and drive,
Flexible for travelling,
Fluent in English, French of advantage,
No military obligation (For male candidates).

SYNTHETIC ORGANIC CHEMIST

Job Description

RS Research is seeking two talented and experienced chemists to join its Drug Discovery team, who will contribute to scientific projects. The requirements for the positions include a minimum of 5 year experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry (or equivalent academic experience), with a demonstrated track record in scientific project management.

The duties and responsibilities will commensurate with the level of experience and capabilities and will include:

Giving medicinal chemistry input and leadership to multiple project teams within a diverse portfolio of projects,
Advising on chemical synthesis within projects and providing expert analysis to support decision-making at all stages of the drug development process,
Managing project teams, ensuring timelines, budgets, and legal requirements are respected and preparing monthly progress reports for all responsible activities,
Supporting both writing of proposals for grant applications and where required, associated reporting processes
Keeping up-to-date on scientific literature,

Prerequisite

Master’s or PhD degree in Organic Chemistry or Polymer Science with +3 years of experience in analytical techniques such as NMR, GPC, LCMS, UV, FT-IR.

Qualifications

Solid experience in Purification techniques,
Eager to undertake responsibility of documentation in projects,
Analytical thinker with outstanding numeric analyzing ability,
Self-motivated problem solver,
Attention to detail and accuracy in work,
Excellent command of English enough for following scientific literature,
Ability to work in a team environment,
No military obligation (For male candidates).

VETERINARIAN

Job Description

RS Research is looking for a talented and experienced veterinary, who will contribute to scientific projects. The requirements for the positions include a minimum of 3 years’ experience with the laboratory animals.

Provide daily veterinary care to all experimental animals (mainly rodents),
Performing and supervising surgeries in the different species,
Organizing the day to day work in the vivarium,
Provide continuous education to technicians, scientists and PhD candidates.

Prerequisite

Master’s or preferably PhD. degree in Veterinary with 3 years of animal experimentation experience required.

Qualifications

Experiences in imaging (X-Ray, Ultrasound, MRI), as well as animal models,
Good communication skills, team spirit and interaction with stakeholders,
Able to work independently, flexible, responsible,
Eager to undertake responsibility of documentation in projects,
Analytical thinker with outstanding numeric analyzing ability,
Self-motivated problem solver,
Attention to detail and accuracy in work,
Excellent command of English enough for following scientific literature,
Computer skills including proficiency in use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint,
Eager to acquire knowledge, desire to innovate,
Ability to work in a team environment,
No military obligation (For male candidates).