Principal Scientist Cardiomyocyte Disease Modeling

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.
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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.Principal Scientist Cardiomyocyte Disease Modeling (all genders)YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIESYou will conceptualize and guide the development of novel, complex cellular assays to model human diseases using stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes.You will proactively participate in scientific communities to enhance target understanding and contribute to the proposal and validation of new therapeutic targets.You will collaborate in cross-functional, interdisciplinary teams to integrate expertise, develop innovative therapeutic approaches, and combine various technologies and data science methodologies.You will represent the Complex In Vitro Sub Cluster in early drug discovery teams to deliver critical experiments and data that enable projects to progress from early target validation to preclinical candidate selection.You will advance Complex In Vitro technologies, focusing on functional readouts and microscopy approaches while collaborating closely with data scientists to optimize analytical workflows.You will coach technical associates, research scientists, and peers, fostering knowledge transfer within the team.WHO YOU AREYou hold a PhD in life sciences (e.g., biology, biochemistry, biophysics, bioengineering) with at least four years of post-graduate experience in a professional laboratory setting (Life Science Industry, Pharma, Biotech, or a profound academic background); industry experience is a plus.You have significant experience in 2D and 3D cardiac disease modeling, supported by high-impact publications in peer-reviewed journals; knowledge in cardiorenal biology is a plus.You possess a broad technological background, including expertise in functional characterization of cardiomyocytes (e.g., Maestro, Engineered Heart Tissue) and microscopy-related technologies (e.g., High Content Screening, 3D imaging); experience with assay miniaturization and lab automation is a plus.You utilize modern analytical approaches to support data-driven decision-making.You demonstrate high self-motivation with the ability to conceptualize and drive research projects.You have experience in drug discovery projects and an understanding of preclinical research; prior experience in leading cross-functional teams is a plus.You bring strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills and thrive in a dynamic and agile environment.You are fluent in English.WHAT WE OFFEROur 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.
In addition, managers can recognize special contributions by granting an individual performance award or top performance award.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 self-care 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.Be You.
Be Bayer.#LI-AMSEMEAYOUR APPLICATIONThis 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 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.Location:
Germany :
North Rhine Westfalia :
Wuppertal-AprathDivision:
PharmaceuticalsReference Code:
835989
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