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’. There are so many reasons to join us. 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.
Research Portfolio Lead (all genders)
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Drive and implement the oncology research strategy in a particular area of research in concordance with the overall oncology precision drug development strategy
- Responsible for delivery of a robust portfolio of high-value, high-confidence programs spanning from Target ID/Validation through to clinical development that contributes to the larger RED ONC portfolio and pipeline
- Directly manage a team of scientists and direct the appropriation of resources to support programs and efforts within the portfolio cluster
- Drive the future directions for oncology research team and ensures successful execution of leading-edge drug discovery approaches to find and prosecute novel oncology targets
- Guide and support the efforts of several interconnected teams of cancer biologists, including drug discovery oncology biology teams and teams focused on identification and validation of novel targets in oncology
- Communicate science and strategy effectively in a variety of internal and external settings
- Develop a collaboration network and searches for and evaluates external opportunities (academic and biotech) for collaboration and/or in-licensing to add to our pipeline
WHO YOU ARE
- Ph. D. in Cancer Biology or related field with a long-term industry experience
- Demonstrated success across multiple phases of oncology drug discovery, with a significant track record of successful advancement of oncology therapeutics including experience with the discovery of therapies for biomarker driven, selected patient populations
- Experience with leading a portfolio of programs and managing and mentoring a diverse set of high-level scientists leading drug discovery programs
- In-depth knowledge of cancer dependency databases, data science knowledge seen as advantageous
- Substantial experience in design and execution of early-stage research program(s) to identify and validate novel targets
- Experience in strategic planning, project leadership, and laboratory and budget management in a matrixed organization
- Recognized scientific innovation and accomplishment evidenced by strong record of publication and conference presentations in cancer biology
- English fluent; excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to work across functions and within external collaborations
WHAT WE OFFER
Our benefits package is flexible, appreciative, and tailored to your lifestyle, because: What matters to you, matters to us!
- We ensure your financial stability through a competitive compensation package, consisting of an attractive base pay and our annual bonus.
- Whether it’s hybrid work models or part-time arrangements: Whenever it is possible, you will have the flexibility to work how, when and where it is best for you.
- Your family is a top priority. We offer loving 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, and much more.
- We support your professional growth by providing access to learning and development opportunities, training programs through the Bayer Learning Academy, development dialogues, as well as coaching and mentoring programs.
- We promote health awareness and opportunities for selfcare through various measures, such as free health checks with the company doctor and our health platform #machfit.
We embrace diversity by providing an inclusive work environment in which you are welcomed, supported, and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.
YOUR APPLICATION
This is your opportunity to tackle the world’s biggest challenges with us: Maintaining our health, feeding growing populations and slowing the rate of climate change. You have a voice, ideas and perspectives and we want to hear them. Because our success begins with you. Be part of something big. Be Bayer.
Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union member