Senior Discovery Scientist in chorioretinal degenerations1 year temporary contract
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Job Location:
Basel - Switzerland
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
This position is within the Ophthalmology team part of the Pharma Research and Early Development (pRED) organization. As part of our development we are looking for a senior leader with deep expertise in choroid biology and human retinal diseases to boost our ongoing research and development. Located in Basel this group focuses on the discovery of therapeutic approaches for eye diseases such as both wet and dry forms of age related macular degeneration along with its subindications
The opportunity:
Your main responsibilities are the following:
Acting as an AMD area expert to set strategy and prioritize projects focused on retinochoroidal disorders inflammation fenestration of the choriocapillaris and pericyte stability
Co-management of a postdoctoral fellow
Working in collaboration with the IHB PDMA and local institutions to generate characterize and mine targets from advanced microtissues.
Communicate scientific progress through internal meetings and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Youre someone who wants to influence your own development by joining a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and continuously learn and innovate.
You like thinking outside the box and work with passion. You bring new ideas and also previous knowledge of inflammation in ophthalmology.
Who you are
You hold at least a PhD (MD PhD is preferred) and have worked in vision research capacity for ten years or more at least at the level of an academic Associate Professor. Equivalent industry experience ten years or more in target discovery and development will also be considered.
Deep knowledge of human AMD and understanding of the murine models available.
Ability to plan and manage programs run by a postdoc and associates
You are well organized and committed to formal record keeping a team player and you foster a collaborative spirit with other scientists and colleagues. You can adapt to a fast-paced changing environment are fluent in English and have good presentation and communication skills.
A strong publication record is expected
A professional network and contacts in the field
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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Biochemistry
- Assays
- Protein Purification
- Research Experience
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Research & Development
- cGMP
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Flow Cytometry
About Company
F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG is a Swiss multinational healthcare company that operates worldwide under two divisions: Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics. Its holding company, Roche Holding AG, has bearer shares listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The company headquarters are located in Basel.
