siRNA Chemistry & Drug Discovery Scientist
siRNA Chemistry & Drug Discovery Scientist
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Job Description
At Roche you can show up as yourself embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression open dialogue and genuine connections where you are valued accepted and respected for who you are allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche where every voice matters.
The Position
A healthier future. Its what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love.
Thats what makes us Roche.
Join the RNAHub an interdisciplinary initiative within pREDs Therapeutic Modalities (TMo) NABM team dedicated to advancing oligonucleotide therapeutics (ONTs). We are a dynamic collaborative group of scientists tackling complex challenges in ONT research through cross-functional innovation.
You are a cross-disciplinary specialist in the chemistry and design of siRNA therapeutics and are keen to apply your deep scientific expertise to the advancement and development of our ONT discovery pipeline. The ideal candidate will both lead drug discovery project teams as well as support them with the aforementioned skills guaranteeing successful translation of novel ideas into innovative products.
In addition this role is closely connected to the activities in the RNAHubs technology platforms as well as our ability to bridge internal science and external developments thereby ensuring we are staying at the cutting edge of the oligonucleotide therapeutics field.
The opportunity
Design innovative siRNA candidate libraries for early research and development projects as well as platform technology activities.
Drive the continuous adoption and modernization of our chemistry strategy including the exploration of target or project specific aspects.
Collaborate with our scientific expert network within and beyond the RNAHub on all aspects of siRNA design chemistry screening and selection.
Lead cross-functional discovery project teams in their journey from target idea to clinical candidate selection.
Contribute to the solution of the Grand Challenges of the siRNA field by supporting driving and co-creating the RNAHubs technology platform landscape.
Support the various approaches to tap into external innovation including scouting due diligence and feasibility assessments.
Who you are
Your academic education has evolved around aspects of oligonucleotide (preferred siRNA) design and/or chemistry (ideally both) within the fields of RNA biology Chemistry or Biochemistry and you have attained a PhD in the relevant field.
You have at least 5 years of experience in working in an industrial R&D and drug discovery environment related to ONTs with proven track record of science-related project execution including ideation planning decision making problem solving stakeholder management and successful closure.
You are confident in working independently with matrix teams across different research disciplines managing priorities and connecting with all levels of a drug development organization.
You are a skilled narrator with the ability to convey complex ideas and concepts in a clear and concise way.
Ready to take the next step Wed love to hear from you. Apply now to explore this exciting opportunity!
Who we are
A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together more than 100000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities foster creativity and keep our ambitions high so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.
Lets build a healthier future together.
Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
