Senior Scientist, Autoimmune & Inflammatory Diseases
Description
Join the Immunology & Respiratory Department’s Discovery Sciences Team to identify and develop transformational drugs for immune-mediated diseases. As a member of the Discovery Sciences Team, you will work in a highly innovative environment to advance global portfolio of novel targets in diseases of interest.
As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies´ success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim´s high regard for our employees.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Responsible for developing and leading innovative concepts and effectively presenting them
- Lead /collaborate effectively in a matrix global team to advance projects
- Independently design and propose in vitro assays for target validation, compound profiling and hit validation.
- Work in a fast-paced, high-volume setting, managing multiple tasks simultaneously and effectively prioritizing responsibilities
- Develops an understanding of R&D team goals and works effectively toward achieving them; Either assumes departmental responsibility for projects when necessary OR has ability to participate as representative on multiple project teams and contribute to defining expertise-related aspects of overall program goals
- Prepares clear technical reports, publications and oral presentations. Independently communicate results in the form of reports and or presentations; Presents responsibly and defends own work at meetings; May deliver updates to senior level management in context of overall project goals
- Develops expertise in a specific project-relevant area OR technology; May provide guidance and expertise to advance specific projects OR evaluate and propose new technologies and concepts in support of multiple projects.
- Keeps abreast of relevant literature; Develops visibility outside of functional area
- Assumes responsibility for direct reports as needed including recruiting, managing, mentoring and developing scientific staff
- Complies with all applicable regulations; Ensures that work performed in area of responsibility is conducted in a safe and compliant manner; Maintains proper records in accordance with SOPs and policies
- Contributes to departmental administration; Demonstrates fiscal responsibility with respect to cost of experiments, technology, external collaborations, and travel
Requirements
- Ph.D. Degree or equivalent experience in a related field
- Expertise in Immunology is a must, experience in autoimmune & inflammatory diseases is a plus
- Experience in immune phenotyping including flow cytometry
- Great cellular and molecular biology expertise
- Strong communication and presentation skills and the ability to work in highly matrixed environment is essential.
- Demonstrates a broad knowledge of field
- Appropriate level of understanding of applicable regulations
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in an inter disciplinary environment PhD or equivalent experience in a related field
Compensation:
This position, Senior Scientist, offers a base salary typically between $140,000.00 and $222,000.00. The position may be eligible for a role specific variable or performance based bonus and or other compensation elements. For an overview of our benefits please click here.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
- Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required).
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
Desired Skills, Experience and Abilities