Principal/senior Scientist Non-infectious Disease

**The Position**:
Are you passionate about advancing scientific discovery and eager to make a significant impact in the field of Animal Health life sciences?

We are seeking dedicated and innovative individuals to fill the roles of Scientist, Senior Scientist, and Principal Scientist. In these roles, you will have the opportunity to lead groundbreaking research, mentor future scientists, and drive strategic initiatives.

If you are ready to take your career to the next level and contribute to our mission of 'Value through Innovation', we invite you to apply.

This position is limited for 3 years.

**Tasks & responsibilities**:

- In your new role, you will lead AHGI disease exploratory research and research in the field of cardio-metabolic disease
- Furthermore, you will propose and evaluate scientific methods, and maintain assay records.
- You will organize and communicate results, draft publications, and coordinate with external partners.
- Finally, you will build collaborative networks and promote a culture of scientific inquiry.

As a Senior Scientist:
you will be involved in more leadership and strategic responsibilities than the Scientist role, including leading experiments, managing partnerships, and mentoring junior scientists.

As a Principal Scientist:

- you will be involved in the highest level of responsibility, including driving innovation, leading research initiatives, advising team goals, and managing departmental administration and budgets.In this role you will encompass the responsibilities of both the Scientist and Senior Scientist roles, with additional leadership and strategic tasks.

**Requirements**:

- Master’s degree in life sciences (e.g., biology, immunology, molecular biology, pharmacology, biochemistry, animal sciences)
- Working knowledge of assays and methods used in pharmaceutical discovery with at least a few years in R&D roles, preferably first experience in Animal Health R&D
- Experience preparing and executing in vitro and in vivo assays SOPs and protocols, and in data collection and reporting.
- Project management skills
- Fluency in English, German and French is beneficial

Senior Scientist:

- PhD or a DVM or MD with post-graduate training in immunology, oncology, pathology, pharmacology, internal medicine, microbiology, laboratory animal science
- Solid working knowledge of pharmaceutical discovery and research, including API, screening, models and process
- Deep understanding of disease pathways and experimental methodology (in vitro and/or in vivo models) - working knowledge of domestic animal diseases preferred
- Strong project management skills
- Ability to mentor junior scientists and technicians

Principal Scientist:

- PhD or a DVM or MD with post-graduate training in immunology, oncology, pathology, pharmacology, internal medicine, microbiology, laboratory animal science - board certification in one of these areas required
- Internationally reputated working knowledge of pharmaceutical discovery and research, including API, screening, models and process
- Long term experience in R&D roles, preferably at least few years in Animal Health R&D
- Deep understanding of disease pathways and experimental methodology (in vitro and/or in vivo models) with established working knowledge of domestic animal diseases
- Strong project management skills
- Ability to mentor junior and senior scientists

**Ready to contact us?**:
Recruitment process:
Step 2: Virtual meeting in the period from beginning of January 2025
Step 3: On-site interviews beginning mid of January 2025