Founded in 2004 by a group of PhD students as a spin-off from the University of Zurich, Molecular Partners AG is a thriving and steadily growing clinical stage biotech company located in Zurich-Schlieren (Switzerland) with 180 highly qualified employees. In order to advance modern medicine and significantly improve the management of serious diseases, we have developed and successfully established a powerful new class of potent, specific and versatile small protein therapies, called DARPin therapeutics. The continuous development of a broad portfolio of therapeutic product candidates in oncology, virology and ophthalmology based on the company’s proprietary DARPin platform allowed a successful listing of the company on the SIX Swiss Exchange and Nasdaq (ticker: MOLN). Next to our own pipeline of drug candidates we have entered into collaborations with leading international pharmaceutical companies, including AbbVie, Amgen and Novartis. The highly dedicated, multi-disciplined team at MP is committed to developing breakthrough medicines for serious diseases.
As an addition to our skilled preclinical team, we are looking for a highly experienced and motivated veterinarian scientist with experience in animal experiments, particularly oncology / immuno-oncology models. In this role, you will be responsible for Molecular Partners’ animal facility and will have the lead on all animal experiment licenses. As study director, you will also be part of in vivo preclinical studies required in project development. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will be expected to interact with project teams and several collaborators.
This challenging and diverse position will include the following tasks and responsibilities:
- Animal Facility manager including veterinary services;
- Lead animal facility team;
- Lead animal experiment licenses;
- Lead in vivo preclinical studies;
- Lead all communications/interactions with Swiss veterinary office;
- Interact and align with preclinical platform team;
- Ensure highest quality of our animal facility;
- Design and implement in vivo studies for research projects;
- Provide expertise on murine models.
This position summary is not intended to be all inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Requirements
For this position, we are looking for an enthusiastic and highly skilled individual who features the following credentials:
- Veterinary diploma is mandatory and PhD
- LTK2 Recognition (study director);
- Experience in animal experimentation;
- 8+ years of experience in a biopharmaceutical environment;
- Background in tumor biology or cancer immunology is mandatory;
- Background in Radioligand Therapy is a plus;
- Open communication and team-orientated;
- Proactive and independent working style;
- Experience working in an agile environment;
- Reliable and well-organized;
- Familiar with MS-Office programs and SharePoint;
- Flexible with ability to quickly become acquainted with new tasks;
- Solid knowledge of English AND German is mandatory.
Our offer
Partnership and collaboration are at the core of our company, our research activities and our product candidates. Molecular Partners offers an international working environment and the opportunity to collaborate with outstanding individuals from numerous disciplines, who contribute to our shared goals of scientific excellence, respectful teamwork and personal aspiration. We foster true innovation and creative thinking to advance our therapeutic product candidates and continue to be inspired by the difference we can make for our patients. At Molecular Partners you will discover a challenging job, inspiring colleagues and a true purpose. If you are interested in working at Molecular Partners, we are looking forward to hearing from you! Please submit your detailed curriculum vitae via our career portal.
We only accept online applications.
Preferred head hunter clause
Please note Molecular Partners AG operates a list of preferred recruitment partners. For those partners who have no valid, signed agreement in place with Molecular Partners AG, all unsolicited resumes, CVs, anonymous profiles, or any other candidate details submitted through our website or to personal e-mail accounts of employees of Molecular Partners AG (including any of its subsidiaries, affiliates or related companies) are not subject to payment of any form of introduction, placement or referral fees.
Molecular Partners AG, Wagistrasse 14, CH-8952 Zurich-Schlieren, Switzerland.
www.molecularpartners.com