Associate Director Protein Expression Group, Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research, Basel, Switzerland
Job description: As Group Leader in the Structural Biology Platform (SBP) within the Center for Proteomic Chemistry you will lead a group dedicated to all aspects of protein expression including molecular biology and expression in insect cells and bacteria. You and the members of your group will work in a multidisciplinary environment to contribute to the discovery of new drugs. Your responsibility is to manage group resources in accordance with Platform priorities, to create and maintain an innovative, efficient, competitive and result-oriented research environment with high scientific standards, to develop and coach associates, and to recruit new talent. As a member of the scientific leadership team you will contribute to the overall strategy and priorities of the Platform. In addition, you will represent the Platform in protein production related matters. Minimum requirements: We are looking for a highly talented and motivated scientific leader with a PhD in biology or biochemistry, significant postdoctoral experience in an academic setting and more than 5 years of professional experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in molecular biology and protein expression and should have a sound knowledge in drug discovery and biochemistry. Experience of working in the field of structural biology is an advantage. He/she should have excellent leadership skills and a passion for working in a professional, multi-disciplinary, team-oriented and science-driven environment. Outstanding oral and written communication skills are required as well as a high level of creativity and commitment. Applications must be submitted on the Novartis web site ( http://www.novartis.com/ under careers, Job ID 50681BR).
