In vivo pharmacology Scientist in Neuroscience

Switzerland, Basel-City, Basel Headquarter

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Our organization

In Neuroscience Discovery within our Pharma Research and Early Development (pRED) organization, we are providing the full range of expertise and technologies to profile molecules in animal models for disorders such as autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease, throughout the course of the drug discovery process.

Your main responsibility is to coordinate in vivo resources to support neuroscience research at the Roche Innovation Center in Basel.

This dual role involves the coordination of non-clinical pharmacology studies with external Contract Research Organizations (CROs) and academic collaborators, together with sourcing and monitoring the breeding needs for rodent models of disease.

Your key responsibilities

Your studies will focus on in vivo (e.g. rodent behavior) and ex vivo (e.g. brain slice electrophysiology) pharmacology paradigms in neuroscience:

• Interacting with Research Project Leaders to understand study resource requirements


• Scouting novel research models and collaborative opportunities, and assessing their relevance and quality


• Developing rodent breeding plans according to current and forecasted needs


• Reviewing and comparing CROs to identify optimal partners for pharmacology studies


• Establishing research protocols and financial proposals with CROs and internal stakeholders


• Overseeing pharmacology study logistics (e.g. formulation supply and sample handling)


• Monitoring study conduct and review of data quality


• Managing of data archiving, including responsibility for interim and final reports

Your profile

• Minimum of MSc in Neuroscience or equivalent (e.g. pharmacology), and 5 years of practical experience with in vivo behavioral pharmacology studies. An experience with rodent breeding, including the maintenance of genetically modified lines is required


• Your deep understanding of the data and your skills in planning and coordination are needed in order to be successful in our matrix environment.


• Your understanding of data reporting and basic statistics is critical and your strong attention to detail will be essential for the success of the project.


• Your excellent interpersonal skills to work with multiple internal and external collaborators will allow you to work effectively with our stakeholders including Research Project Leaders in Neuroscience, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Procurement and Legal, and serve as a point of contact for external partner organizations

For questions please contact the Recruiting Team Switzerland +41 61 682 25 50. 

• Who we areAt Roche, 94,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.
  
  Roche is an equal opportunity employer.


• Job facts
  
  
  
  • Location Switzerland, Basel-City, Basel Headquarter
  
  
  • Function Research & Development
  
  
  • Subfunction Research
  
  
  • Schedule Full time
  
  
  • Job level
  
  
  • Job type Regular
  
  
  • Division Roche Pharmaceuticals
  
  
  • Posted since 2018/10/05
  
  
  • Job-ID 201809-122239
  
  


• Get in touchMrs. Mélodie Lee Mairon


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