IN VIVO Pharmacology Scientist - Hematology Research

Company: Bayer 
Location: San Francisco, California

• Salary: Not Specified
• Category: Chemical
• Date Posted: 02/12/2012
• Region: California-San Francisco
• Travel Required: Not Specified
• Security Clearance: No
• Work Type: Any

Job Description

Bayer HealthCare (BHC) makes an important contribution to human and animal health with its innovative products and by researching new therapeutic approaches. Our Specialty Pharmaceutical business ranks among the top 10 specialty pharmaceutical companies worldwide. Our global research and development is focused in five distinct areas: Diagnostic Imaging, Hematology/Cardiology, Oncology, Specialized Therapeutics, and Women's Healthcare. As a specialty pharmaceuticals company, we at Bayer HealthCare focus our efforts where we can have the most impact. Our Diabetes Care division is one of the largest self-test diagnostic businesses in the world, supporting customers in 100 countries. Our Consumer Care business is a top competitor in many important product categories including analgesics, cough and cold, and nutritionals. More than 3, 000 employees support 14 manufacturing sites in 11 countries dedicated to ensuring the delivery of a secure, high-quality, cost-effective supply of our products around the world. Our Animal Health business in North America is dedicated to making the world a better place for our veterinary customers, their clients, and the animals we all hold dear. Bayer HealthCare We offer a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefit programs. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will be eligible for an array of innovative rewards and recognition programs, variable pay and incentive opportunities as well as benefits coverage beginning on your first day of employment. We are committed to helping our employees maintain a healthy balance between their responsibilities at work and home. You will be eligible for paid time off programs, paid company holidays, flexible work options and numerous site conveniences. We are also committed to supporting your professional development through career ladders, training programs, tuition assistance and professional association events.

If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, we encourage you to explore how you can make a difference at Bayer by applying now.

To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes. We are looking for an in vivo pharmacologist with experience in hemoglobinopathies, red blood cell disorders, and non-malignant blood disorders, who is motivated, creative and a respected team player. An ideal applicant should have a solid understanding of preclinical candidate molecule development to join our In Vivo Pharmacology teams in the Hematology Research department. If you enjoy working in a dynamic, fast paced environment, you should consider working for our research organization.

The incumbent will:
. For selected research projects, be the driving force behind the definition of the preclinical pharmacological evaluation strategy, including selection of the relevant in vivo models;
. Be responsible for development of pharmacological models including planning, conducting and reporting of the experiments;
. Co-lead cross functional preclinical research projects; contribute to the understanding of all biological aspects of the drug candidates; and plan and organize efforts in implementing the research activities including internal and external presentation of the research findings;
. Establish working relationships with experts in the field to gain insights into novel technologies and discoveries, manage internal and external collaborations and contracts in support of novel research and product development;
. Contributes to scientific literature and conferences and authors patent applications.
The selected candidate is required to possess the following:
. B. S. with a minimum of 10years relevant experience OR;
oM. S. with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience OR;
oPhD. with a minimum of 0 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience;
. Three or more years of experience with the pharmacological aspects of pre-clinical research and development;
. Hands-on experience with animal experimentation, specifically in the design and execution of in vivo efficacy and safety evaluation;
. Excellent verbal and written communication skills including writing of scientific and technical reports and presentations and the ability to interpret and effectively communicate complex scientific findings and recommendations in one-on-one discussions, and departmental functional and international meetings;
. Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment with tight deadlines;
. Ability and willingness to travel up to 5%.

Preferred Qualifications:
. Experience in management of drug development projects;
. Comprehensive knowledge of the industry and the fields of hemoglobinopathy, red blood cell disorder, hemostasis, thrombosis, anemia, and/or immune-mediated hematological disease

*Salary and grade level will be commensurate with experience and/or education level. *