Director of Discovery Biology, Research Unit

vor 1 Monat


Darmstadt, Deutschland Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany Vollzeit

Work Your Magic with us

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.

**Your role**:
In this dynamic leadership role, you will manage and empower a team of scientists including lab heads to advance our pipeline. You will be part of leadership team and work with scientists to create, execute research strategies for discovery projects, and to enable clear Go/No-Go decisions. You will guide the development, selection, and design of mechanistic studies as well as in vitro assays supporting pipeline progression utilizing physiologically relevant cell models and state of the art technologies. You responsible for efficient resource management including CRO management. You will guide and ensure high-quality, state of the art data analysis and timely report generation for project teams, governance committees and senior management. Furthermore, you will outline and communicate research goals and oversee design of studies and data generation.

**Who you are:
- PhD/MD degree or equivalent in Neuroscience, Neuro-immunology, or related field
- 8+ years of relevant experience
- Expert knowledge in neuroinflammation, neuroimmunology and related diseases
- Demonstrated scientific leadership and deep understanding of drug discovery and translational research in Neuroscience and/or Neuroimmunology
- Passion for people management and experience in managing teams of scientists globally, internally and externally through collaborations
- Ability to oversee multiple pre-clinical projects and advance in a timely manner
- High energy and personal dynamics to drive innovation
- Organizational talent, strong analytical skills, strategic and operational thinking and approach
- Excellent communication and presentation, interpersonal, influencing and networking skills

**What we offer**:We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress



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