RXi Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company pursuing the development and commercialization of proprietary therapeutics based on RNA interference (RNAi) for the treatment of serious human diseases.  RXi’s expertise encompasses a broad platform of RNAi-based technology that will be used to develop RNAi therapeutics across multiple therapeutic areas. 

 

Accounting Assistant

 

RXi Pharmaceuticals is a discovery-stage biopharmaceutical company pursuing the development and potential commercialization of proprietary therapeutics based on RNA interference (RNAi) for the treatment of human diseases.  The company is located in the brand new Gateway Park facility near WPI in Worcester, MA. 

 

As a key member of a growing team, the Accounting Assistant will provide accounting support and be exposed to a variety of accounting functions in the Sarbanes Oxley environment of a public company.  This is an excellent entry level position for someone who wants to be an essential part of a small, but growing public company. 

 

Job Responsibilities include: purchasing, accounts payable, payroll, contract administration and other accounting and office duties as assigned.

 

Job Requirements:

·         Associate’s degree or equivalent experience required

·         Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook and some type of accounting program

·         Professional, positive and cooperative manner; team player

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·         Ability to work proactively and independently

 

Reports to the Director of Accounting

Please send your resume to admin@rxipharma.com.  No phone calls please.

 

 

VP/Director of Intellectual Property

 

RXi Pharmaceuticals, a discovery-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Worcester, MA, is seeking VP/Director of Intellectual Property to support our RNAi therapeutics program.  The candidate must have a technical background in cell biology, molecular biology, chemistry and/or biochemistry.

RXi Pharmaceuticals is pursuing the development and commercialization of proprietary therapeutics based on RNA interference (RNAi) for the treatment of serious human diseases. Responsibilities of the company’s VP/Director of Intellectual Property will include managing complex patent, copyright, and trademark issues; representing RXi in intellectual property transactions; and drafting and negotiating legal documents (e.g., patent applications, licensing and research agreements, copyright and trademark applications and material transfer agreements), and interfacing with outside legal counsels among other responsibilities.  

Qualifications: registration to practice before the U.S. Patent Office; registration to represent clients before the European Patent Office; familiarity with international patent law and with means of filing foreign patent applications; prior experience in biopharmaceutical patent and licensing matters; and the ability to be flexible and responsive to the needs of a dynamic, growing corporation.  

 

To apply, please submit cover letter, resume, and list of references to: admin@rxipharma.com.

 

 

Administrative Assistant

 

RXi Pharmaceuticals is a discovery-stage biopharmaceutical company pursuing the development and potential commercialization of proprietary therapeutics based on RNA interference (RNAi) for the treatment of human diseases.  The company is located in the brand new Gateway Park facility near WPI in Worcester, MA.  As a key member of a growing team, the Administrative Assistant will provide administrative support services for a variety of office and laboratory staff.

Job Responsibilities:

·         Greet visitors and manage sign in procedures

·         Answer operator telephone calls from the auto attendant

·         Manage shipping/receiving of packages and office documents

·         Manage incoming and outgoing mail

·         Maintain office equipment, office supplies and refreshments as needed

·         Maintain clean and orderly office décor

·         Coordinate meetings:  schedule rooms, send out invitations and coordinate calendars, order food, arrange conference call numbers/live meeting service, create agendas, etc.

·         Type, format, coordinate printing and/or distribution of office documents

·         Make travel arrangements

·         Additional responsibilities as assigned

Job Requirements:

·         Associate’s degree or equivalent business experience required

·         Two or more years business office experience with similar responsibilities required

·         Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat

·         Professional, positive and cooperative manner; team player

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·         Ability to work proactively and independently

 

Reports to the Office Manager

Please send your resume to admin@rxipharma.com.  No phone calls please