Lead Rodent Model team responsible for parasitological in vivo model work in Parasitology Discovery. Provide leadership to insure the progression of innovative pharmaceutical research projects that can be developed to meet Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health’s business needs, leveraging Market Requirements.
The incumbent leads all early in vivo rodent model activities, both internal and external, is in charge of assessing in vivo assay performance and capabilities (variability, throughput, etc.) especially at Contract Research Organization (CRO), to identify and implement new model technologies or approaches based on the needs of the program.
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

• Design ' implement the in vivo rodent parasite model SOPs to minimize cycle time and maximize physiological relevance
• Create and maintain an efficient record of current assay capabilities, including variability, throughput etc.
• Develop recommendations and justification for which assays represent a potential competitive advantage or commodity to guide strategy for assay implementation in-house
• Develop guidelines for validation, interpretation and prioritization of new active molecules based on whole organism screening results
• Establish and maintain a network of external experts, including CROs, for rodent parasite model usage
• Leverage strong interpersonal skills to interact closely with the Parasitology Discovery Team and whole Discovery team and other internal and/or external technical functions and resources to contribute delivering a thorough biological validation package to support Lead confirmation and med.-chem. optimization chemistry plan
• Assess needs and propose solutions for rodent model expertise or approaches to improve models and with this hit-to-lead cascade
• Manage, lead and develop a rodent lab team over time and continuously train the team (and additional team members)

Requirements

• B.S./M.S. from an accredited institution in parasitology, Animal Sciences or biological sciences, with at least ten (10) years of relevant experience in parasite rodent models and other in vivo or in vitro screening in an Animal Health company; Or a Ph.D. from an accredited institution in parasitology with thorough knowledge of parasites of Pets and Ruminants, with at least three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Good knowledge of the veterinary pre-clinical parasitology research field
• Excellent expertise on most major veterinary ectoparasites and endoparasites and in vivo model methodology
• Solid working knowledge of pharmaceutical discovery and research
• Good understanding of parasitology market place
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Work independently in a self-directed manner
• Strong communication, interpersonal and intercultural skills allowing effective interaction across other groups in BIAH R'D and with external CRO and academic collaborators
• Fluency in English is mandatory and ability to communicate in another language such as French or German is beneficial but not mandatory

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.