Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the Life Science fields of health care and agriculture. Its products and services are designed to benefit people and improve their quality of life. At Bayer you have the opportunity to be part of a culture where we value the passion of our employees to innovate and give them the power to change.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Bayer’s Target Discovery Technologies (TDT) Department seeks a motivated scientist to join our team as a Head of Laboratory in Berlin, Germany. The TDT Department provides state-of-the art customized target validation for all indications.

• Guide a team of life science technicians to validate novel drug targets using functional genomics approaches such as CRISPR/Cas9
• Identify new targets for core indications
• Identify and evaluate novel target discovery/validation technologies and drive their
  implementation
• Lead interdisciplinary project teams
• Maintain and extend an international network with external research and medical experts, take initiative in collaborations

WHO YOU ARE

• PhD or MD in biology, biochemistry, human biology, human genetics, pharmacology, medicine or a related life sciences discipline
• Experience as a postdoctoral researcher in academia or scientist in a pharmaceutical / biotechnology company
• Strong background in genome editing and knockout studies based on CRISPR/Cas9 is required
• Proven track record by publications in relevant peer reviewed journals
• Experience in generation, culture and genome editing of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) is an advantage
• Broad and thorough understanding of disease biology in oncology or cardiovascular
  diseases is of advantage
• Highly self-motivated, goal-oriented and a good team player
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, excellent communication competencies and
  able to work both independently and in cross-functional teams
• Curiosity and passion for research
• Fluency in English, a good working knowledge of German is of advantage

YOUR APPLICATION
We offer a competitive salary in an international environment as well as excellent opportunities for professional and personal development. If your background and personal experience fit this profile, please send us your complete application at www.career.bayer.de, submitting a cover letter, your CV and references as well as your salary expectations.