Senior Scientist - In vivo Pharmacology, Respiratory (m/w/d)

For our Pharmacology/Toxicology department, we are looking for a

Senior Scientist - In vivo Pharmacology, Respiratory Research (m/f/x)

Fulltime / permanent/ tariff

R-227511

The Opportunity

As a member of the In Vivo Pharmacology (IVP) Unit, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, executing, and reporting of in vivo and in vitro pharmacology studies of regulatory relevance within the therapeutic area of respiratory diseases. The activities will furthermore involve setting up animal models of disease, supervising PhD students (if required) and laboratory technicians (task-based) and working in matrix teams across different functional areas. You will act as pharmacology representative in global cross-functional research and development teams and will be responsible for authoring and reviewing the non-clinical pharmacology sections of national and international regulatory submission documents.

• Your main responsibility in this role will be to plan, initiate and perform pharmacology studies, including proof of efficacy, dose range and time course studies, within the therapeutic area of respiratory diseases.
• You will coordinate and report preclinical pharmacological studies (in vivo, ex vivo and in vitro) conducted internally or in collaboration with external sites at the highest levels of scientific integrity; thereby supporting characterization of drug candidates.
• Another focus will be to assist with the establishment of new animal models of disease (incl. writing of required ethics applications) and support the identification and generation of biomarker data.
• As an expert for specific processes your goal will be to actively collaborate with and contribute to global, cross-continental project teams, and parties within and outside of your own job function.
• Through close interaction/alignment with other internal stakeholders and partners, you will develop and deliver on the non-clinical pharmacology strategy and objectives within the therapeutic area of respiratory diseases.
• You will support the preparation of national and international regulatory submissions.
• Your scientific expertise will guide the application of relevant technology to research and product development activities.

• University Degree in a relevant field of science (e.g. Master of Science in biology, biotechnology, physiology, biochemistry)
• FELASA B or C certificate for animal experimentation
• Deep scientific knowledge in Respiratory Research
• Hands-on experience with in vivo lung disease models and laboratory techniques
• Experience with regulatory processes in the pharmaceutical industry
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English
• 1-3 years of relevant post graduate experience

• Innovative work-environment at our R&D campus
• CSL-subsidized company bike leasing
• Childcare "Kita Froschkönig" for up to 14 children (from 6 months till 3 years old)
• Access to Gym facility on campus
• 2 Wellness days per year (additional paid time off)
• Family services such as psychological support, legal advisory, family care services and more for you and your direct family