Principal Scientist (m/f/d) Cancer Cell Therapy

Boehringer Ingelheim; Wien; Sur place; EUR 82 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible hours

Bridge days

Staff canteen

Learning & development

Health programs

Public transport tickets

Résumé du poste

Boehringer Ingelheim in Vienna is seeking a Principal Scientist to lead Cancer Cell Targeting efforts, driving discovery and development of innovative therapies for cancer. You will provide scientific leadership across multidisciplinary programs, translating insights into compelling therapeutic concepts and advancing projects from discovery toward development.

You will collaborate with oncology and immunology experts to shape the department’s scientific strategy, manage project directions, and

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in cancer biology, immunology, cell biology, molecular biology, or related life science; 3+ years postdoctoral experience.
• Strong publication track record in oncology/immunology.
• Ability to initiate, lead and advance complex scientific projects.
• Proven collaboration skills in multidisciplinary teams and matrix environments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to diverse audiences.

Responsabilités

• Lead innovative Cancer Cell Targeting research projects, guiding strategy, experiments and execution.
• Provide scientific leadership to cross-disciplinary teams and drive milestones and decisions.
• Design and oversee experimental strategies to investigate mechanisms of action and validate therapeutic approaches.
• Identify emerging opportunities to strengthen the portfolio and contribute to publications and presentations.
• Communicate complex findings and project strategies clearly to stakeholders and scientific community.

Connaissances

Oncology expertise

Immunology expertise

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Formation

PhD in life sciences (cancer biology / immunology)

Description du poste

We are seeking a highly motivated and accomplished Principal Scientist to join our Cancer Cell Targeting department and contribute to the discovery and development of innovative therapies for patients with cancer. In this role, you will provide scientific leadership across multidisciplinary research programs, leveraging your expertise in oncology and/or immunology to initiate and lead projects and translate scientific insights into compelling therapeutic concepts. You will drive projects from early discovery toward development, demonstrating scientific excellence, creativity, and strong leadership while collaborating across disciplines and contributing to the department’s broader scientific strategy.

The position

We are seeking a highly motivated and accomplished Principal Scientist to join our Cancer Cell Targeting department and contribute to the discovery and development of innovative therapies for patients with cancer. In this role, you will provide scientific leadership across multidisciplinary research programs, leveraging your expertise in oncology and/or immunology to initiate and lead projects and translate scientific insights into compelling therapeutic concepts. You will drive projects from early discovery toward development, demonstrating scientific excellence, creativity, and strong leadership while collaborating across disciplines and contributing to the department’s broader scientific strategy.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Lead innovative Cancer ell Targeting research projects, taking scientific responsibility for project strategy, experimental direction, and successful execution while advancing novel therapeutic concepts in oncology and immunology
• Provide scientific leadership to multidisciplinary project teams and drive projects toward clearly defined milestones and decision points in close collaboration with experts across relevant disciplines
• Design and oversee high-quality experimental strategies to investigate mechanisms of action, establish biological hypotheses, and validate novel therapeutic approaches
• Identify emerging scientific opportunities, technologies, and biological concepts to strengthen the Cancer Cell Targeting research portfolio and contribute to high-quality scientific publications and presentations
• Build and foster productive internal and external collaborations and communicate complex scientific findings and project strategies clearly to multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders as well as to the scientific community

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent degree in cancer biology, immunology, cell biology, molecular biology, or a related life science discipline, with at least three years of postdoctoral experience
• Demonstrated scientific excellence and deep expertise in oncology, immunology, or related areas relevant to the discovery and development of innovative cancer therapies, supported by a strong publication track record
• Proven ability to initiate, lead, and successfully advance complex scientific projects, translating scientific hypotheses into actionable research strategies
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and highly collaborative teams, combined with strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire, influence, and align project teams in a matrix research environment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex scientific concepts and project strategies clearly to both specialist and broader audiences

Your Benefits

• Flexible working time models: home office and flexible working hours, depending on department and position – many things are possible with us
• Additional days off (“bridge-days”): more free time through additional days off to bridge single working days between bank holidays and the weekend – without having to use vacation days
• Canteen & Cafeteria: whether it's coffee and croissant for breakfast, various lunch menus or snacks in between – our subsidized staff restaurant & cafeteria has something for every taste including vegetarian and vegan options
• Learning & development: diverse training and development opportunities for your personal and professional growth. Because: you never stop learning
• Health promotion: health is important to us – that's why we offer different programs to promote physical and mental health
• Public transport ticket: we encourage our employees to use public transport on their daily way to work. Costs for public transport? We cover them!

The minimum gross annual salary for this position is € 90.900 per year (full-time) according the classification in the collective bargaining agreement for the chemical industry. Depending on professional experience and qualifications, we offer an overpayment.

Do you have any additional questions about the position? Your HR Recruiting Manager for this position is Magdalena Dzieweczyńska

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Our Company

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry's top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,300 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com.

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.

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