Associate Principal Scientist (m/f/d) Oncology Pharmacology and Disease Models (OPD) Forschung Wien, Österreich

We are seeking an ambitious and motivated Associate Principal Scientist to join our global Oncology Pharmacology and Disease Models (OPD) Department. The position is based in OPD-Vienna at Boehringer Ingelheim RCV. In this role you will support drug development projects by providing pharmacology expertise to cross-disciplinary research teams. You will also organise external in vivo studies at CROs to characterize and advance drug candidates in Boehringer Ingelheim’s pipeline and portfolio, with the aim of bringing new breakthrough treatments to cancer patients. Projects will focus on novel targeted therapies, including new modalities.

• Provide in vivo pharmacology expertise to multidisciplinary teams developing novel targeted therapies, including cancer cell-targeting and immuno-oncology approaches such as T-cell engagers.
• Design, oversee, and monitor high-quality in vivo studies conducted at CROs, while supporting external research collaborations.
• Collaborate closely with local and global cross-functional teams, including in vitro pharmacology, computational biology, medicinal chemistry, biotherapeutics discovery, immuno-oncology, drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics (DMPK), and experimental medicine.
• Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present study results and project progress clearly and effectively to project teams and senior stakeholders.

• Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Pharmacology, or a related field; experience in immunology is considered an advantage.
• Postdoctoral experience in a leading academic research laboratory or within the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry, preferably in the field of cancer research is an advantage.
• Proven expertise in working with murine in vivo models, combined with a strong commitment to animal welfare; experience with humanized mouse models is an asset.
• Highly collaborative team player with excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills, fluent in English and able to contribute effectively within multidisciplinary research teams.

• Flexible working time models: home office and flexible working hours, depending on department and position – many things are possible with us.
• Additional days off (“bridge-days”): more free time through additional days off to bridge single working days between bank holidays and the weekend – without having to use vacation days.
• Canteen & Cafeteria: whether it's coffee and croissant for breakfast, various lunch menus or snacks in between – our subsidized staff restaurant & cafeteria has something for every taste including vegetarian and vegan options.
• Learning & development: diverse training and development opportunities for your personal and professional growth. Because: you never stop learning.
• Health promotion: health is important to us – that's why we offer different programs to promote physical and mental health.
• Public transport ticket: we encourage our employees to use public transport on their daily way to work. Costs for public transport? We cover them!

The remuneration for this position starts at EUR 90.900 gross annual target salary per year (full time). The actual salary package depends on professional experience and qualifications. We will be happy to discuss further details in person.

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Do you have any additional questions about the position? Your HR Recruiting Manager for this position is Magdalena Dzieweczyńska.

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Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry’s top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,300 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com.

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

JOB ID39248

Job functionResearch

Career levelExperienced professionals

OrganizationBOEHRINGER Ingelheim RCV GmbH & Co KG

Working timeFull-Time

Job flexibilityHybrid