Job Description
With over 120 years of experience and more than 17,000 employees in over 20 countries, Daiichi Sankyo is dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering new standards of care that enrich the quality of life around the world.
In Europe, we focus on two areas: The goal of our Specialty Business is to protect people from cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in Europe, and help patients who suffer from it to enjoy every precious moment of life. In Oncology, we strive to become a global pharma innovator with competitive advantage, creating novel therapies for people with cancer.
Our European headquarters are in Munich, Germany, and we have affiliates in 13 European countries and Canada.
Research Scientist (m/f/x) – Translational Oncology, Tissue and Cell Research Center, Martinsried, limited
The position:
Do you want to join a global pharmaceutical company but prefer a small team with entrepreneurial spirit? Could you already collect experiences with project lead but don't want to miss the work at the bench? Join our Tissue & Cell Research Center, a preclinical R&D unit specialized in innovative research using human tissues and primary cells, based in Martinsried by Munich. This role is limited from September 2024 until February 2026.
- Develop and validate innovative fit-for-purpose human tissue-based complex in vitro models to assess the pharmacological activity of novel therapeutic agents
- Design, execute and monitor translational research projects to explore novel drug candidates, drug targets and biomarkers
- Work in a team with research assistants but also conduct hands-on laboratory operations «at the bench» using human specimen
- Introduce state-of-the-art technologies and maintain expertise in the field through literature reviews, attending relevant congresses and liaison with external experts in the field
- Document, evaluate, interpret and present preclinical study results within given timelines
- Closely collaborate with scientists in R&D Center in Tokyo and provide scientific and technical support for colleagues
- Prepare and review reports and protocols to ensure the quality and integrity of data
- Doctor's degree in Life Sciences and several years of relevant working experience in pharmaceutical industry, biotech or academia
- Experience with complex in vitro models, assay development and validation
- Hands-on laboratory experience and broad expertise in tissue processing, primary cell isolation and culturing, molecular biology and analytical techniques (e.g. flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry)
- Strong background in the (immuno-)oncology, cancer drug discovery and/or biomarker field
- Strong interest in translational research
- Excellent organizational skills paired with flexibility and the ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously
- Intercultural competence – ability to work in a global environment
- Strong team player, open minded, showing a proactive approach and accountability
- Strong English skills in written and spoken; effective verbal communication skills in German
- Excellent Benefits
- Work-Life Balance
- Growth and Development
- Health and Wellbeing Support