Senior Immunology Discovery Scientist and Target Leader

Roche; Basel; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche is seeking a visionary Discovery Scientist to lead immunology-focused efforts within pRED CMI2. You will guide target discovery and validation for inflammatory diseases, oversee preclinical studies, and drive cross-functional programs from discovery through IND-enabling stages.

You will manage a multidisciplinary team of scientists, collaborate with external partners, and mentor researchers to advance innovative cancer/immune disease therapies and translational strategies within a

Qualifications

• PhD in Life Sciences with >10 years in pharma/biotech.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams in drug discovery.
• Strong publication record in high-impact journals.
• Excellent communication of complex data to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute scientific strategy for target identification in inflammatory diseases.
• Lead cross-functional teams from discovery to IND-enabling stages.
• Oversee preclinical studies for target validation and translational research.
• Evaluate external licensing opportunities and collaborations, present findings to leadership.
• Mentor and develop scientists to foster collaboration and scientific rigor.

Skills

Scientific leadership

Team mentoring

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

PhD in Life Sciences

Job description

Roche is seeking a visionary Discovery Scientist to lead immunology-focused efforts within pRED CMI2. You will guide target discovery and validation for inflammatory diseases, oversee preclinical studies, and drive cross-functional programs from discovery through IND-enabling stages.

You will manage a multidisciplinary team of scientists, collaborate with external partners, and mentor researchers to advance innovative cancer/immune disease therapies and translational strategies within a