Principal Scientist_Immunology

At Roche, we believe it’s urgent to deliver medical solutions right now – even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients’ lives and we are fearless in both decision and action. And we believe that good business means a better world. That is why we come to work each day. We commit ourselves to scientific rigor, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. We do this today to build a better tomorrow. The Position In the Immunology Therapeutic Area, we are developing cutting edge therapies to treat inflammatory diseases. As a member of the Immunology group, you will be part of an international group that includes scientists and clinicians that are developing immunologic medicines for the future. We're currently looking for a creative and experienced scientist with strong expertise in immunology, a proven track record in managing target identification and validation in a drug discovery setting, strong leadership skills, and the proven ability to effectively lead projects in a matrix organization. You will be responsible for leading a team of scientists that brings new targets into the portfolio and advances them to clinics.  Responsibilities: These responsibilities capture a portion of what your work will look like:  Lead early drug discovery projects within multidisciplinary teams up to clinical candidate generation. Collaboratively design and interpret complex preclinical experimental studies for the validation and characterization of targets or therapeutic agents in the area of immune mediated inflammatory diseases. Direct and oversee experimental designs and interpret results in collaboration with associates and post-doctoral scientists. Champion new innovative initiatives in the Immunology Therapeutic Area including the evaluation of external opportunities Act as an experienced resource in project teams, and demonstrate clear and professional verbal and written communication Maintains and builds a network of external expertise and is well-connected to the drivers of new and emerging scientific innovation and technologies in this fast-progressing field.  People management including coaching and mentoring junior scientists  Who You Are  You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You are looking for a company where you receive the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies. Working in a multi-cultural environment motivates you.  Qualifications:  You hold a PhD degree in Life Sciences (cellular/ molecular biology, pharmacology, immunology), or a closely related discipline with 5-10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.  Significant scientific accomplishments and successful collaborations documented by publications in high-impact journals  Expertise in gastrointestinal or pulmonary mucosal immunology is a plus Strong technical and theoretical background/expertise in immunology with a proven track record in good experimental design. Experience in back-translation of clinical data is a plus Ability to effectively present scientific data and concepts to colleagues, teams and management is essential, as well as representing the Immunology TA by presenting at external meetings Skillfully able to interact effectively with people, both internally and externally You can communicate fluently in English Excellent data management and record-keeping skills If you are proud of contributing and feel you have the dedication to teamwork and innovation that we are seeking, then Roche is the organization for you. Every role at Roche plays a part in making a difference to patients’ lives. If you want work in a passionate team, make your mark & improve lives, apply now. Are you ready to apply? We want someone who thinks beyond the job offered - someone who knows that this position can be a rare springboard to many other opportunities at Roche. Roche embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have questions, please check our FAQs and videos on careers.roche.ch/faq. This employer is a corporate member of myGwork - LGBTQ+ professionals, the business community for LGBTQ+ professionals, students, inclusive employers & anyone who believes in workplace equality.