Cellular Pharmacology Team Leader

A global biotechnology company who are a market leader in their therapeutic area are looking for a Cellular Pharmacology Team Leader to join their team in Oxford to help develop techniques to further improve their cell technology.

This is a great opportunity to work for a pharmaceutical company who have created a centre of excellence and constantly focus on driving innovation and using cutting edge techniques in their science.

Key responsibilities

• Pivotal role expanding capabilities and development of human cell based system
• Lead the characterisation of potential drug candidates
• Strategic technical and career development of PhD and post doc Bench Scientists in cellular pharmacology
• Champion and leverage molecular cell biology and invitro disease modelling
• Leading a team of scientists and implement strategies that will lead into successful cellular experiments
• Developing cell biology experiments into cutting edge technologies

Requirements

• Previous experience leading a team of scientists particularly in a biotechnology/pharmaceutical setting
• PhD in Molecular/Cellular Biology combined with post doc experience
• Strong knowledge of human cell biology specifically within iPSCs, progenitor cells or organoids
• Experience of drug discovery environment specifically in-vitro disease modelling
• Combination of strategic, technical and people management within a drug discovery environment.
• CRISPR methods, RNai and stem cells
• Excellent communication and team working skills

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