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Our Company is on a quest for cures and is committed to be the world’s premier, most research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. Today, we’re doubling down on this goal. Our Company Research Laboratories is a true scientific research facility of tomorrow and will take our Company’s leading discovery capabilities and world-class small molecule and biologics R&D expertise to create breakthrough science that radically changes the way we approach serious diseases.

Our ability to excel relies on integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork. The Discovery Immunology Department is seeking a highly qualified, dedicated, and motivated Ph.D. level scientist to join our Immunology Team. The candidate will have a strong background in the fields of immunology, autoimmune diseases and/or autoinflammation.

We highly value kindness, creative-thinking, teamwork, and analytical problem solving. If you are a highly motivated team player with a strong desire to impact basic research and translational medicine, we invite you to consider joining our team.

The candidate should have a creative passion for identifying unmet medical needs, evaluate and applying novel experimental approaches as well as a track record of driving results and rapidly progressing new and precedented drug targets from idea conception, to in-vitro & in-vivo evaluation and to first in human studies.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to, the following:

• Ability to shape and lead program strategy in the context of inflammatory/autoimmune diseases

• Recognized as an expert in their field; anticipates future trends within their own scientific discipline

• Identify and apply emerging innovative methodologies to the development of advanced fit for -purpose in vitro models that represent human disease pathology in research projects targeting immunology indications

• Managing large matrixed internal and external collaborations/capabilities across therapeutic and functional areas​

• Strong leadership/interpersonal skills and motivation to work in a team environment with cross-functional interactions

• Ability to manage a small team of scientists

• Interest in mentoring, supporting and developing other team members

• Develop and manage project-specific milestones and timelines

• Communicate science and strategy to stakeholders and management

• Desire to promote, and positively contribute to, a work culture that is diverse and inclusive, fosters a growth mindset and values respectful constructive feedback to progress business deliverables

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Immunology/Cell biology or related field, with 8+ years of research experience, MS with 10+ years of experience, or BS with 14+ years of experience. Must have at least 5 years of direct industry experience.

• Proven track record of scientific achievements

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Strong collaboration and influencing skills

• Demonstrated experience managing a team of PhD and non-PhD scientists

• Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills

• Excellent record-keeping skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in autoinflammatory diseases including inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, hidradenitis suppurativa and/or psoriasis

• Prior large pharmaceutical experience preferred but not required.

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic/International

VISA Sponsorship:

Yes

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

07/22/2024

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Job Posting End Date: 07/22/2024

A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Requisition ID: R300609