Senior Scientist, In Vivo Pharmacology (Biotechnology, Onsite)

Job summary

The role involves working in the Obesity Pharmacology team within the Translational Pharmacology department, focusing on advancing novel therapies for obesity and related conditions. Responsibilities include leading in vivo pharmacology strategies and serving as Study Director for various studies.

Qualifications

• PhD in pharmacology, biology, or a related field
• At least 2 years of postdoctoral experience preferred
• FELASA ABD certification
• Experience with animal models relevant to obesity and related comorbidities such as type 2 diabetes, MAFLD, and cardiovascular disease
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and strong experience in data interpretation, reporting, and publication

Responsibilities

• Define and drive in vivo pharmacology strategies in cross-functional project teams
• Serve as Study Director for in-house and CRO studies, including study design, execution, data interpretation, and reporting
• Plan and deliver mechanism-of-action studies to support target validation and candidate differentiation
• Develop and refine relevant pharmacology models to support project progression
• Act as a scientific expert in disease and target biology, contributing to high-quality project decisions
• Communicate results clearly to stakeholders and contribute to high-quality documentation and publications

Skills

• Strong collaboration and communication skills across disciplines and organizational levels
• Ability to take ownership and thrive in a dynamic research environment
• Motivated by scientific contributions that impact patient outcomes

Education

• PhD in pharmacology, biology, or similar field

Tools

• Statistical analysis software and data interpretation tools