Senior Scientist/Associate Principal Scientist "RNA Delivery" (all genders)

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.

Senior Scientist/Associate Principal Scientist "RNA Delivery" (all genders)

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

We are seeking a Senior Scientist / Associate Principal Scientist in nucleic acid drug delivery and non-viral vector design to advance therapeutic RNA delivery. In this role, you will be an integral part of a vibrant, dynamic, and cross-functional network of dedicated scientists within Bayer’s cell and gene therapy community. The team’s mission is to develop next-generation non-viral vectors to solve some of the biggest challenges in today’s medicine and ultimately, offer hope to patients.

• You will design, prepare, characterize, and evaluate novel non-viral vectors for the delivery of RNA-based therapeutics.
• You will establish innovative concepts around extrahepatic delivery of therapeutic RNAs and drive experiments to test these concepts in high-throughput in vitro and in vivo settings.
• You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across all divisions and engage with external partners in industry and academia.
• You will advocate for groundbreaking science within Bayer’s cell and gene therapy community by participating in external collaborations, presenting at conferences, and contributing to scientific publications.

WHO YOU ARE

We are excited about your talent and passion for this position. Attracting the right talent is important to us. We would be happy to work with you to identify and create the career and development opportunities you are looking for. And if you don't meet all the requirements, we still look forward to receiving your application. We are all constantly learning!

• You hold a relevant PhD degree related to the field of non-viral vectors for RNA delivery (e.g., biochemistry, chemistry, nanotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences, or related fields), ideally with several years of professional experience in the field of non-viral vectors for RNA delivery, either as a Postdoc or Scientist / Lab Head in a biotech or pharmaceutical industry setting.
• You demonstrate a strong record of scientific excellence in nucleic acid drug delivery, as evidenced by publications, patents, and conference presentations.
• You have extensive technical knowledge and experience in the design, analytical characterization (e.g., DLS, HPLC, SEC), and performance evaluation of non-viral vectors (e.g., LNPs, VLPs) for nucleic acid delivery.
• You bring experience in lipid chemistry and bioconjugation techniques.
• You have practical skills in cell-based and/or in vivo assays to assess the performance of novel non-viral vectors.
• You possess knowledge of state-of-the-art gene editing technologies.
• You excel at working independently while being an excellent team player.
• You love to network and connect to people cross-functionally.
• You are a creative, flexible thinker with high motivation and a proactive attitude.
• You have excellent communication skills in English (both written and spoken).

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, our performance-based company bonus and a global, equity-based cash plan with a four-year duration. 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

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 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 : Berlin : Berlin

Division: Pharmaceuticals

Reference Code: 833242