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About the Role
Drive the discovery and optimization of innovative antibody drug candidates and take shared ownership for project goals across the discovery process. As a scientific and project leader, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and apply modern technologies such as AI/machine learning and structural biology.
Responsibilities
- Share responsibility and ownership for project and development candidate goals throughout the discovery process as a cross-functional team member and project leader.
- Provide innovative biologics solutions to address unmet needs and act as an expert for project teams to design differentiated drugs.
- Lead and guide antibody generation and optimization to develop new, potent, innovative leads aligned with the target product profile, and initiate drug discovery projects.
- Apply fit-for-purpose AI/machine learning and structural biology tools for lead generation and optimization.
- Bring state-of-the-art approaches to antibody lead discovery, design, and optimization using internal capabilities and/or CROs.
- Manage CRO work packages and external collaborations.
- Collaborate efficiently with other research units on screening, characterization, selection, and structured data exchange for effective decision-making.
- Communicate results to cross-functional stakeholders through concise reports, visualizations, and presentations; generate and secure intellectual property and ensure safety/compliance and efficient resource management.
Requirements
- Hold a PhD in biochemistry, immunology, biotechnology, or a related field.
- Bring long-term professional experience in biologics drug discovery with strong knowledge of the field and industry practices.
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of hit-to-lead and lead optimization up to a preclinical development candidate, including bispecific antibody development.
- Proven scientific and project leadership skills in cross-functional research environments.
- Experience developing biologics in one or more of the following areas: cardiovascular/renal, oncology, or immunology.
- Sound understanding of the research landscape and market understanding.
- Strong knowledge of antibody discovery processes and cutting edge technologies including innovative tools such as Ai/Machine Learning and large dataset analysis.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
- Intercultural skills and team orientation.
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
- German language skills are a plus.
Skills
- AI/Machine Learning
- Structural Biology
- Antibody Generation
- Antibody Optimization
- Biologics Drug Discovery
- Hit-to-Lead
- Lead Optimization
- Bispecific Antibody Development
- Large Dataset Analysis
Location
- Germany: North Rhine Westfalia: Wuppertal-Aprath
- Germany: Berlin: Berlin
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid work models
- Part-time arrangements
Experience Level
- Long-term professional experience
Education Level
- PhD in biochemistry, immunology, biotechnology, or a related field
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary between 104.300€ and 126.500€ per year (full-time) plus a variable component.
Benefits
- Flexible, appreciative, and tailored benefits package.
- Competitive salary plus a variable component.
- Flexibility to work how, when and where it is best for you.
- 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.
- Access to learning and development opportunities.
- Training programs through the Bayer Learning Academy.
- Development dialogues.
- Coaching and mentoring programs.
- Health awareness and opportunities for selfcare.
- Free health checks with the company doctor.
About the Company
- 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’.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.