Bayer · 1 hour ago
Director, Complex in Vitro Research CVRI
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$168K/yr - $253K/yr
12+ years expBayer is a visionary company committed to solving the world's toughest challenges. They are seeking a Director for the Complex in Vitro Research group to lead drug discovery programs and enhance their therapeutics pipeline in cardiovascular, renal, and immunology research.
BiotechnologyChemicalHealth CareLife SciencePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Responsible for leading multiple drug discovery programs, initiatives, or collaborations in Research / Early Development (RED) CVRI from target identification through support of early clinical development
Works as an internal expert opinion in Target ID teams or early research teams, providing disease-biology and complex in vitro model expertise to identify and advance projects within the global Bayer strategic frames
In preclinical programs, act as disease biology lead ensuring excellence in biology sounding as well as alignment and timely delivery of pharmacology related deliveries to efficiently advance programs towards milestones and go/no go decisions, including concise and regular presentation of program results to senior stakeholders
Support and contribute to the strategic development of the capability cluster “Complex in Vitro”, demonstrating scientific leadership and seeking innovative solutions (internally and externally) in the application of complex in vitro methods to support our early discovery pipeline
Support and contribute to the drug development strategy of CVRI, with particular focus on cardio-renal diseases and immunology, as well as the intersection of the cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic space
Design and supervise the execution of advanced cellular disease models (3D, organ-on-a-chip, bioengineered tissues, complex co-cultures) to support target identification, therapeutic candidate characterization, and mechanism of action evaluations utilizing internal and external resources (CROs) efficiently
Collaborate with other R&D functions and support cross team and cross site activities
Contribute key documentation and presentations for projects moving through internal review stage gates and regulatory submissions
Employing VACC (Visionary, Architect, Coach, Catalyst) leadership principles to support management and coaching of research associates and junior scientists in a global matrix organization
Collaborate effectively with colleagues and interdisciplinary teams both within Bayer and with external collaborators
Assess external targets and programs to understand the competitive landscape and identify potential opportunities for collaboration or technological innovation
Maintain and extend a network with external partners from academia, contract research organizations and medical experts
Foster creativity and motivation between scientists
Qualification
Required
A Ph.D. in Biology (Cellular, Molecular or Developmental Biology), Biochemistry, or related life science field
A strong background in cardio-renal or immunology is essential, and further expertise in cardiovascular or metabolic space
Demonstrated track record in the drug discovery process in a pharmaceutical or biotech setting
A deep knowledge and hands-on experience in designing and establishing translatable complex cellular disease models (3D, organ-on-a-chip, bioengineered tissues) to aid target identification and therapeutic evaluation
Deep expertise in the application of state-of-the-art in vitro methods across the early drug discovery process (including molecular biology, biochemistry, and cellular analytical techniques)
Experience in the design and execution of early-stage research program(s) to identify and validate novel targets
Experience in strategic planning and project leadership
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to work across functions and within external collaborations, and a demonstrated ability to organize and communicate complex data sets in a clear and concise manner to cross-functional audiences
Ability to adapt to and effectively manage changes in a fast paced and dynamic environment
A passion for science and sense of urgency to find new medicines to benefit patients
Preferred
12+ years of relevant post-PhD experience including 4+ years in industry is preferred, with a proven record of successful team leadership and interaction with collaborators
Benefits
Healthcare
Vision
Dental
Retirement
PTO
Sick leave
Company
Bayer
Bayer is a life science company that specializes in the areas of health care and agriculture.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$9.34BKey Investors
Bank of AmericaBill & Melinda Gates FoundationTemasek Holdings
2025-09-26Post Ipo Debt· $331.5M
2024-12-06Post Ipo Debt· $5.29B
2022-11-08Grant· $12M
Leadership Team
Wolfgang Nickl
Member of the Board of Management of Bayer AG and CFO
Abi Abitorabi
VP, CGT Platform Implementation Lead
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