Roche
Pharmaceutical
(Senior)Scientist,Obesity
“(Senior) Scientist, Obesity at Roche. Skills: Metabolism, Cellular assays, In vivo studies, Drug discovery. Lead multidisciplinary drug discovery project teams. Invent future medicines by identifying high-value targets”
Industry & Context.
Independent data analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
PhD and/or postdoctoral training with a focus on metabolism, physiology, biology or related field, Proven expertise in building disease-relevant cellular assays for metabolic disorders using immortalized and/or primary human and animal cells, including co-cultures and/or organoid culture systems, Capable in design and execution of in vivo studies to characterize the pharmacology of novel targets, Extensive familiarity with in vivo workflows, including experimental design, surgical/dosing techniques, and interpretation of metabolic phenotypic data, Requirement for accurate record keeping, independent data analysis, and reporting of data in written and oral formats
Nice to Have
Deep expertise in the biology of energy balance regulation and the pathophysiology of adipose tissue (white, brown, and beige fat), Hands-on experience with functional metabolic assays, including insulin sensitivity and glucose/lipid metabolism, mitochondrial function and cellular respiration (e. g. , Seahorse assays), assessment of body composition (e. g. , EchoMRI or DEXA), Specific experience studying the interplay between adipose tissue and neural biology (e. g. , sympathetic innervation of fat or central control of metabolism) is a plus, Proven experience leading drug discovery projects in metabolism discovery within a pharmaceutical or biotechnology setting is highly desired
What You'll Do.
Lead multidisciplinary drug discovery project teams
Invent future medicines by identifying high-value targets
Design and execution of in vivo studies
Perform biochemical and molecular assessments
Ensure integral understanding of drug action
Accurate record keeping
Independent data analysis
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with colleagues in molecular pharmacology, chemistry, and in vivo biology
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Clearly articulate complex concepts
Process & Methodology
Lead multidisciplinary drug discovery project teams
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