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Your department
As part of the Research and Development Department Chemistry and Biology, you provide the organization with state of the art, in depth knowledge in the wide field of biological interfaces with respect to our medical devices. Your knowledge about how the organism responds to our implanted or body worn devices will be essential in shaping our products currently under development and will provide valuable support for improvements of the products already in the market. Finally, the insights you generate will support shaping our portfolio of the future. In this position, success is defined by bringing scientific excellence into products satisfying our customers.
Your tasks
Monitor life-science and -technology trends with relevance to our current portfolio and our pipeline
Identify fields of opportunity for scientific knowledge growth in the field of biological interfaces supporting RDC value streams
Conduct applied and basic research independently, in collaboration with or guiding colleagues from Roche or independent research institutions
Provide key know-how to guide pipeline decisions
Transfer knowledge into implementation into products under development
Support in the analysis of and the improvement of existing products
Qualification
You have already successsfully achieved your Master degree or PhD (preferred) in respective scientific area or closely related discipline
Several years of progressive work experience in an appropriate scientific field allow you to work on your own and even lead your colleagues
You are also experienced in independent research and supervision of research activities
Passion for independently exploring new areas and approaches are part of your character as well as staying motivated without being discouraged by possible setbacks
Strategic and creative thinking enable you to focus on customer understanding and support your extensive business acumen
Problems are analyzed and resolved in a timely matter by you because you can count on your communication as well as decision making skills and your organizational talent
Defining strategies for mandating & monitoring work packages at third party research services are well known to you
Application documents
To make the application process as convenient as possible for you please add only your updated CV. References and certificates are not required at this stage.
Remuneration bandwidth: AT2/AT3
Department: DCRCB
Application period until at least 26.08.2021
(Application is possible as long as the position is posted)
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