Associate Principal Scientist, Oncology Research (all genders)

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Associate Principal Scientist, Oncology Research (all genders) 

Bayer is a biopharmaceutical company committed to applying our scientific leadership in Oncology to transform the lives of patients with cancer. We are growing rapidly with an active research and discovery pipeline. This role will participate in research and drug discovery programs in the oncology pipeline. 
We are seeking an innovative and agile individual who brings excitement for drug discovery in cancer biology as well as a passion for professional development and peer coaching. 
  
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Responsible for contributing data and leading drug discovery program(s) in Research / Early Development (RED) Oncology from target identification up through support of early clinical development 
• Responsible for identifying and/or validating new targets for drug discovery efforts  
• Design and execution of early stage research experiments for program(s) to identify and validate novel targets
• Collaborates with other R&D functions and supports cross team and cross site activities 
• Contributes to key documentation and presentations for projects moving through internal review stage gates and regulatory submissions
• Works across portfolio assets to drive an integrated strategy with indication, mode-of-action, or modality focus  
• Maintains and extends a network with external partners from academia, contract research organizations and medical experts 
• Fosters creativity and motivation between scientists   

 
WHO YOU ARE 

• Ph. D. or equivalent in Cancer Biology or related field with several years of industry experience 
• Experience with the discovery of therapies for biomarker driven, selected patient populations 
• Experience with leading early programs in the Oncology therapy area 
• In-depth knowledge of cancer dependency databases, data science knowledge seen as advantageous 
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to work across functions and within external collaborations, and a demonstrated ability to organize and communicate complex data sets in a clear and concise manner to cross-functional audiences 
• Strong organizational and time-management skills and demonstrated ability to lead complex cross-functional collaborations including managing relationships with academic collaborators and CROs 
• Recognized scientific innovation and accomplishment evidenced by strong record of publication and conference presentations in cancer biology 
• Pro-actively asks for and gives feedback  
• Demonstrates strategic thinking as well as good business and external trends insights  

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, our performance based company bonus and a global, equity-based cash plan with a four-year duration. In addition, managers can recognize special contributions by granting an individual performance award or top performance award 
• 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 
   

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:           ​​ ​   Berlin​

​​Division: ​               Pharmaceuticals​

Reference Code:  819391​