Senior Research Scientist (all genders) Stem Cell

The iPSC department at Evotec headquarters in Hamburg is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated

Key responsibilities:

• Design and implement innovative drug discovery strategies using iPSC models with a key focus on cardiomyopathies and drug safety
• Scientifically lead drug discovery and service project(s) along the pre-clinical drug development process and effectively present research findings and project updates to executive leadership teams
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, including bioinformatics, to translate research findings into actionable insights and integrate iPSC projects into broader research pipelines
• Maintain awareness of cutting-edge technological advancements and disease biology to improve project performance
• Drive the preparation and review of scientific proposals for partners and clients in collaboration with business development
• Line management for a large team of technical staff and PhD level scientists providing strong scientific and technical guidance. Forstering an environment that encourages continuous learning, professional development and collaboration
• Timely and accurate generation of high-quality documents, reports and presentations
• Representation of Evotec iPSC capabilities to internal stakeholders and external partners

Qualifications

• Ph.D in biology or a related field with several years of postdoc or industry experience
• Proficiency in deriving iPSC-based models of cardiomyopathies (e.g., hypertrophic, dilated cardiomyopathy). Experience in neurological disorders (e.g., Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, ALS) is a plus
• Proven track record in leading drug discovery campaigns as well as in supporting business development activities resulting in successful deal acquisitions
• Extensive knowledge in iPSC technology and the application thereof in drug discovery campaigns
• Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams and projects (strategic and service business)
• Excellent communication and people skills as well as experience in managing and professionally developing other scientists and technical staff
• Proven track record to be able to stay up to date on novel technological developments and scientific literature in the relevant areas mentioned above
• High level of motivation, initiative, flexibility and ability to work well in a cross-functional team
• Full proficiency of English language – both written and spoken, German advantageous

Our offer:

• A position within a vigorous and exciting professional environment promoted by an open culture and a spirit of community
• A diverse, international workforce with a dynamic working environment that fosters creativity, innovations and teamwork
• 30 days of annual holiday, monthly allowance for public transportation, and in-house canteen
• Capital forming benefits, flexible working hours, holiday pay, and annual bonus depending on performance

To apply, please click on the “Apply” button and provide your application documents (CV and cover letter, including earliest possible start date and salary requirements). We are looking forward to getting to know you and to your application.

FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.

ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.