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Principal Scientist Biology & Assays (all genders) 

Are you passionate about biological assay development and drug discovery? Bayer Pharmaceuticals in Wuppertal is seeking a Principal Scientist (all genders) to join the Biology & Assays team within Drug Discovery Science for a one-year opportunity. In this role, you will develop and optimize complex biological assays in high-throughput formats, working closely with technical lab scientists and multidisciplinary teams to drive biologics projects forward. If you have a drug hunting mindset, expertise in biologics and antibodies, and a passion for advancing drug discovery, we invite you to be part of our innovative team at Bayer!

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• You focus on drug discovery projects, actively contributing as a member of highly interdisciplinary and cross-organizational teams
• You supervise and mentor lab associates, interns, and postdocs to drive scientific projects
• You design and execute fit-to-purpose biological assays to support data-driven decision-making
• You develop strategies to understand target-modality relationships, identify tailored lead-finding approaches, and establish assay systems to probe target biology
• You develop complex essays in high-throughput format, utilizing luminescence and fluorescence readouts for hit identification, lead characterization, and modality selection
• You collaborate with disease biologists, modality experts, drug discovery scientists, and computational biologists to build state-of-the-art methods to address complex biological questions
• You stay up-to-date on assay development and drug discovery advancements, scouting innovation opportunities
• You contribute to the scientific community through publications and conferences

WHO YOU ARE

• You hold a PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, or related field, with post-graduate training in an industrial or academic environment
• You bring several years of experience in an industrial setting, with extensive experience in supervising technical staff, undergraduates, or doctoral students
• You are an expert in biologics and antibodies, with a focus on complex biological/biochemical assays in high-throughput format for drug discovery
• You demonstrate hands-on experience with cell and molecular biology, lab automation, and cell line engineering
• You are skilled in utilizing luminescence and fluorescence-based readouts for hit identification and lead characterization
• You show broad knowledge of modalities available for addressing different therapeutic targets
• You exhibit strong digital literacy, and can easily use digital analysis tools complemented by your interpersonal and communication skills
• You are a strategic thinker with a drug hunting mindset, passionate about helping patients in need
• Your fluent English skills (written and spoken) round your profile off and your exceptional communication and presentation skills make you stand out

This is a fixed-term position for 12 months.

WHAT WE OFFER

Our benefits package is flexible, appreciative, and tailored to your lifestyle, because: What matters to you, matters to us! 

• We ensure your financial stability through a competitive compensation package, consisting of an attractive base pay and our annual bonus. In addition, managers can recognize special contributions by granting an individual performance award or top performance award.
• Whether it’s hybrid work models or part-time arrangements: Whenever it is possible, you will have the flexibility to work how, when and where it is best for you.
• Your family is a top priority. We offer loving company daycare centers at multiple locations, support in finding childcare, time off for the care of elderly or dependent family members, summer camps for children, and much more.
• We support your professional growth by providing access to learning and development opportunities, training programs through the Bayer Learning Academy, development dialogues, as well as coaching and mentoring programs.
• We promote health awareness and opportunities for selfcare through various measures, such as free health checks with the company doctor and our health platform #machfit.
• We embrace diversity by providing an inclusive work environment in which you are welcomed, supported, and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

Be You. Be Bayer.

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YOUR APPLICATION

This is your opportunity to tackle the world’s biggest challenges with us: Maintaining our health, feeding growing populations and slowing the rate of climate change. You have a voice, ideas and perspectives and we want to hear them. Because our success begins with you. Be part of something big. Be Bayer.

Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.
 

Location:           ​​ ​   Germany : North Rhine Westfalia : Wuppertal-Aprath || Germany : Berlin : Berlin​

​​Division: ​               Pharmaceuticals​

Reference Code:  839257​