Research Scientist in vitro Biology
Detail de l'annonce :
“ _IN VITRO _BIOLOGY-ONCOLOGY LEAD SCIENTIST”
_Evotec est une entreprise de recherche et de développement de
principes actifs qui, dans le cadre de partenariats avec des leaders
pharmaceutiques et biotechnologiques, des institutions académiques,
des organisations de patients et des sociétés de capital-risque,
fait avancer rapidement des approches novatrices servant au
développement de nouveaux produits. Evotec est active dans le monde
entier et propose à ses clients des solutions de très haute
qualité, indépendantes et intégrées dans le domaine de la
découverte de médicaments, couvrant toutes les activités, de la
cible au développement clinique. Disposant d’experts scientifiques
de tout premier ordre, de technologies de pointe ainsi que d’une
expérience et d’un savoir-faire considérables dans des domaines
thérapeutiques clés tels que les neurosciences, la douleur, les
maladies du métabolisme, ainsi que l’oncologie, les maladies
inflammatoires et les pathologies infectieuses, l’entreprise jouit
aujourd’hui d’un positionnement absolument unique. Evotec
entretient des partenariats de recherche s’inscrivant sur le long
terme avec des entreprises telles que Bayer, Boehringer Ingelheim,
CHDI, Genentech, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, MedImmune/AstraZeneca, Roche
et UCB. De plus, elle est engagée dans des coopérations en matière
de développement et dispose de candidats thérapeutiques se trouvant
à un stade de développement tant clinique que préclinique. Ces
coopérations incluent des partenariats avec Boehringer Ingelheim et
MedImmune dans le diabète, avec Janssen Pharmaceuticals dans la
dépression, et avec Roche dans la maladie d'Alzheimer. __Informations
complémentaires: __www.evotec.com __. _
This position is based in the « In vitro Biology » group at EVOTEC
France, Toulouse.
TYPE OF CONTRACT
Temporary, 18 months
TASKS :
Under the responsability of a group leader within the « in vitro
Biology » department, you will be in charge of the following tasks :
* Support projects using your oncology-focused expertise in
biochemistry, cell biology, target validation, assay development and
drug discovery.
* Proactively provide expert scientific contributions in multiple
projects to respond to customer demands.
* Develop oncology expertise and capabilities within the in vitro
biology group at Evotec Toulouse, working together with other leaders
in the field within the company.
* Independently collect, analyze, review and summarize data for
presentations or reports to internal or external audiences in a timely
fashion as well as be involved in dealing with project resources and
budget.
* Lead a team of skilled research and technical assistants in the
development of programs by providing scientific and technical support.
* Collaborate with a multidisciplinary research team in an exciting,
fast-paced discovery-oriented environment at the interface of several
departments and sites.
EDUCATION :
* Minimum PhD
SKILLS :
* Expertise in the field of oncology, drug discovery and target
validation is highly desired.
* A deep understanding of the disease area of oncology is required;
expertise in Drug discovery/compound profiling is a must
* Strong team player with excellent oral and written communication
skills and with a demonstrated ability to work independently to design
experiments, interpret data, troubleshoot, and suggest next steps.
* Ability to design research projects including short-term and
long-term experimental plans, needs assessment, planning, follow up
studies (timelines, costs, deliverables)
* Leadership skills and entrepreneurial behaviors to develop Oncology
science, targets and leads with her/his counterpart in the in vivo
department
* Ability to organize and communicate complex data sets in a clear
and concise manner to key stakeholders from diverse backgrounds
* Experience in managing staff and supervising trainees
LANGUAGES :
* Fluency in English needed and ability to speak French desired
EXPERIENCE :
* Over 3 years experience post-PhD is required
* Experience in the pharmaceutical industry or biotech is a plus
* Proven track-record of accomplishments in Drug discovery and/or
oncology biology is required.
* Proven track-record of accomplishements in project management
involving clients/partners is desirable.
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