Job Description

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Senior Scientist (all genders) - DNA-Encoded Library Screening

At Bayer we are committed to discover and develop new therapies to treat the untreatable, cure disease and offer hope. We continue to grow our capabilities within Drug Discovery Sciences and are seeking a creative, experienced and highly motivated Research Scientist to join our team in Wuppertal, Germany.

The DNA-Encoded Library (DEL) Team as part of Drug Discovery Sciences was founded with the mission leverage modern lead finding approaches to discover new chemical matter for validation of biological targets as well as optimal starting points for drug discovery programs. We are a dynamic, highly motivated and diverse team that collaborates closely with the drug discovery community along the R&D value chain as well as with our external partners. Our new operating model “Dynamic Shared Ownership” will allow you to generate maximum impact, focus on what is important and innovate in an agile and collaborative way.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design DNA-encoded library (DEL) campaigns (binder first approaches) to identify lead molecules as starting points for drug discovery campaigns including novel modalities
• Plan and execute DEL lead finding campaigns according to project demand (structure-based design of protein, reagents and tool compounds, planning and execution of DEL selections, data analysis and hit selection, hit validation)
• Design, optimize, execute experiments and studies for early discovery programs beyond DELs and interpret/analyze data in collaboration and alignment with internal stakeholders and external partners
• Support the development of an innovative early drug discovery portfolio in collaboration with drug discovery community leveraging cutting-edge high throughput biology technologies
• Constantly scout the technology landscape in the field and explore novel methodologies
• Engage in the world-wide community and in academic collaborations to constantly move frontiers in High Throughput Biology

WHO YOU ARE

• University degree in biochemistry/chemistry/biology or related fields; PhD, MD or equivalent with industry experience is a plus
• Understanding the drug discovery process ideally with hands-on experience at different pre-clinical stages
• Deep understanding of the structural and functional basis of molecular drug-target interactions
• Expertise and experience in design and execution of DNA-encoded library screening campaigns, subsequent data analysis, biophysical hit characterization, as well as additional high throughput biology applications (e.g. encoded display technologies)
• Proven track record in interdisciplinary project work (membership/leadership)
• Excellent networking and communication skills
• Team player with good communication and presentation skills to deliver scientific and technical data in a consistent and clear manner
• High degree of proactivity, self-organization, and learning agility
• Fluent in English and basic German skills

WHAT WE OFFER

Our benefits package is flexible, appreciative, and tailored to your lifestyle, because: What matters to you, matters to us!

• We ensure your financial stability with a competitive salary between 77.300€ and 93.800€ per year (full-time) plus a variable component. Your compensation is based on your qualifications, skills, and professional experience.
  
• Your family is a top priority. We offer loving company daycare centers at multiple locations, support in finding childcare, time off for the care of elderly or dependent family members, summer camps for children, and much more.
• We support your professional growth by providing access to learning and development opportunities, training programs through the Bayer Learning Academy, development dialogues, as well as coaching and mentoring programs.
  
• We promote health awareness and opportunities for selfcare through various measures, such as free health checks with the company doctor.
  
• We embrace diversity by providing an inclusive work environment in which you are welcomed, supported, and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

Be You. Be Bayer.

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YOUR APPLICATION

This is your opportunity to tackle the world’s biggest challenges with us: Maintaining our health, feeding growing populations and slowing the rate of climate change. You have a voice, ideas and perspectives and we want to hear them. Because our success begins with you. Be part of something big. Be Bayer.

Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

Location: ​ ​ ​ Germany : North Rhine Westfalia : Wuppertal-Aprath​

​ ​Division: ​ Pharmaceuticals​

Reference Code: 865475​