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Job Summary

Company
EMD Serono
Location
Rockland, MA 02370
Industries
Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals
Job Type
Full Time
Employee

Director - Neuroimmunology-0900748

About the Job

At EMD Serono, Inc. our strength is our people!

About the Company

EMD Serono, Inc., an affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, is a leader in the US biopharmaceutical arena, integrating cutting-edge science with unparalleled patient support systems to improve people's lives. The company has strong market positions in neurodegenerative diseases, MS and endocrinology. EMD Serono is also a leader in fertility treatments. With a clear focus on the patient and a leadership presence in the biopharmaceutical industry, EMD Serono's US footprint continues to grow, with more than 1000 employees around the country and fully integrated commercial, clinical and research operations in the company's home state of Massachusetts. Description

This position will report to the VP, Global Head of Neuroimmunology for NDD. The job includes the establishment and leadership of a group of neuroimmunologists, the performance as group leader and project team leader, and the identification and development of compounds that are disease modifying or act as symptomatic treatments for MS and other neurologic diseases.

Functional Tasks

  • Hire and train associates for the Cambridge/Bellirica site to work on in vitro and in vivo models and assays for Neuroimmunology
  • Establish and lead a laboratory on projects for NDD
  • Contribute to strategic and tactical selection and execution of targets for MS.
  • Interact with cross functional groups in a productive manner.
  • Lead projects of high complexity as a project team leader, driving them from conception to development candidates.

Managerial Tasks

  • Act as a thought leader within the company for neuroimmunology and neurological diseases.
  • Collaborate with external scientists in establishing and bringing projects forward in the portfolio.
  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills in providing upper management with portfolio and project justifications and updates on a regular basis.


Qualifications

EDUCATION/LANGUAGES

  • Excellent speaking, reading, and writing of English is mandatory.
  • Understanding of French desired.

PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • PhD in Neuroscience; over 2 years as a postdoctoral fellow.
  • More than 3 years experience in pharmaceutical industry
  • Demonstrated abilities in managing teams of up to 5 associates.
  • Demonstrated flexibility and team player ability.
  • Three or more years of proven drug discovery experience in an industrial setting.
  • Hands on experience in the laboratory and/or comprehensive understanding of in vitro cell-based models using immune cells and glial cells (astrocytes, microglia, and oligodendrocytes).
  • Breadth and depth of understanding and ability to establish a variety of EAE models and models of de/remyelination (Cuprizone).
  • Track record of publications in good journals.
  • Proven experience of managing the development of drugs to preclinical development as a project team leader.
  • Demonstrated communications skills to sophisticated audiences.
  • Excellent organization skills.
  • Proven demonstration of capacity to work effectively across different functional groups as a PTL.

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    Awards & Recognition

    June 2009, The Boston Business Journal recognizes EMD Serono as one of the Best Places to Work!

    May 2009, The Scientist magazine names EMD Serono one of the best place to work in the life sciences industries!

    October 2008, EMD Serono Named as a Top Employer by Science Magazine!

     

     
     

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