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The Position

Senior Scientist & People Lead in Bioconjugation Protein Engineering and Supply (m/f/d)

In Roches Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development organisation (pRED) we make transformative medicines for patients in order to tackle some of the worlds toughest unmet healthcare needs. At pRED we are united by our mission to transform science into medicines. Together we create a culture defined by curiosity responsibility and humility where our talented people are empowered and inspired to bring forward extraordinary life-changing innovation at speed.

The position is located in Biological Core Technologies a department within the Discovery of the pREDs Large Molecules Research where the design supply and development of next generation biologics is the primary focus. We closely collaborate with our therapeutic areas and functions to convert therapeutic hypotheses into innovative therapeutics.

Job mission

We are offering an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Senior Scientist to lead a highly engaged team of protein chemistry and molecular biology specialists applying state-of-the art technology. You will be responsible for our automated and non-automated bioconjugation activities and for the design and supply of next generation engineered proteins in close collaboration with our internal and external partners.

Your impact

• Leading a team of 6 to 9 highly motivated molecular biology and protein chemistry experts using advanced high throughput automation with a focus on Bioconjugation and Protein Engineering

• Developing and supporting advanced Bioconjugation and Protein Engineering approaches shaping and evolving our portfolio projects with next generation bioconjugates and antibody based therapeutics

• Nurturing trustful relationships and effective collaboration with internal and external partners.

Your profile

You inspire people to think bold to innovate collaborate and create great outcomes that matter for our patients and partners. You help everyone in your team to build the skills and mindsets they need to succeed. You know how to prioritize how to create clarity and focus.

Your 5 years experience in (site directed) Bioconjugation technology preferentially in the the ADC field drug discovery advanced protein engineering and state of the art biochemistry enables you to support our technology and portfolio projects. You have a keen interest in working with and developing liquid handling automation platforms and supporting IT systems. You are resourceful and flexible in problem solving and in working in a collaborative and inclusive manner with strong oral and written communication skills.

Our commitment

Roche commits to recognizing talent and aptitude. We prioritize encouraging and supporting our employees in their personal journeys by providing a safe creative space to help them reflect make decisions and grow in their career.

We are confident that we find the most innovative solutions by gaining different perspectives asking and answering hard questions and challenging the status quo. Roche embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious yet enthusiastic way; we are devoted to building a team that represents a range of backgrounds perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are the better our work will be.

Your final Scientific Career Ladder (SCL)-Title will be evaluated according to your individual scientific experience. This also applies to the potential classification under the collective wage agreement for academically educated employees in the chemical industry.

Your application

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