Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Principal Scientist /Team Leader who is passionate and enthusiastic to join our In vitro Pharmacology team, based in Slough, UK.

 

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of In vitro Pharmacology, you will lead a small team to develop translational cell assays & with the use of our automation platform apply high through-put flow cytometry to drug screening and development.  Increasing the value of Patient Solutions portfolio, by enabling the discovery & progression of pre and post candidate therapeutic molecules through the generation & analysis of in vitro data.

 

Who you’ll work with

You will be a member of In vitro Pharmacology Leadership Team and have input into strategy and prioritization of the broader functional team.

Work with project teams to develop and design assays that reflect the biology of the target.

Maintain grounded relationships with other stakeholders across the business, ensuring effective communication for pipeline progression.

 

What you’ll do
 

Using a range of scientific competencies, develop relevant assays for drug screening, mechanism evaluation and target validation as appropriate.Guide and inspire junior scientists, enabling their delivery of key data and facilitating their personal development.With excellent communication and team working abilities, disseminate high quality data for wider review in cross-functional meetings.Contribute to the development and incorporation of new technologies and/or techniques and mentoring/training of other scientists.Using deep technical knowledge and experience of drug discovery, drive project progression in context with information from other business functions.

 

Interested? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skills

Cell biology, immunology or pharmacology expert.Extensive knowledge and experience in flow cytometry, preferably use at high throughput and in drug discovery.Motivational and inspiring to colleagues, with experience of leading and coaching a small team or across disciplines.An interest or experience of automation and other screening methods.History of identification of lead molecules and/or adoption of new projects into the pipeline.Experience of managing resources to ensure performance is industry competitive.

 

If you are interested to learn more about R&D within UCB, please find more information here R&D at UCB.

 

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Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you! 

About us 
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 8,500 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science. 

Why work with us? 
At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equitable opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential. 

UCB and its subsidiaries encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity.
 
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on EMEA-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.