What are the responsibilities and job description for the US_Sr Scientist, Human Genetics position at Boehringer Ingelheim?
Description
As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.
The focus of this role is to advance human genetics-driven drug discovery across multiple disease areas, including inflammatory and respiratory conditions, cardiorenal metabolic disorders, cancer immunology and others. In this role, the Senior Scientist brings deep hands-on expertise in performing standard genetic analyses (eg., GWAS, meta-analysis, QTL evaluation), using biobank-scale datasets and interpretation of results to contribute to strategic objectives. These objectives include elucidation of disease biology, understanding mechanism of action for therapeutic candidates, safety assessment, translational biomarker nomination and establishing proof of clinical concept. This person may lead or be a team member of a portfolio project. Additional responsibilities include contributions to nominating first-in-class novel therapeutic concepts rooted in human genetics evidence. Direct participation in analysis, results interpretation, deep collaboration in cross-functional teams and clear communication of results to an audience with diverse expertise is required. At this level, some responsibilities in project management are expected, with oversight from senior leadership.
Duties & Responsibilities
Our Company
Why Boehringer Ingelheim?
With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.
Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.
Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.
Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com
As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.
The focus of this role is to advance human genetics-driven drug discovery across multiple disease areas, including inflammatory and respiratory conditions, cardiorenal metabolic disorders, cancer immunology and others. In this role, the Senior Scientist brings deep hands-on expertise in performing standard genetic analyses (eg., GWAS, meta-analysis, QTL evaluation), using biobank-scale datasets and interpretation of results to contribute to strategic objectives. These objectives include elucidation of disease biology, understanding mechanism of action for therapeutic candidates, safety assessment, translational biomarker nomination and establishing proof of clinical concept. This person may lead or be a team member of a portfolio project. Additional responsibilities include contributions to nominating first-in-class novel therapeutic concepts rooted in human genetics evidence. Direct participation in analysis, results interpretation, deep collaboration in cross-functional teams and clear communication of results to an audience with diverse expertise is required. At this level, some responsibilities in project management are expected, with oversight from senior leadership.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Partner with cross-functional teams to establish and advance therapeutic strategies and analyses, specifically contributing relevant evidence and innovative ideas from human genetics
- Contribute to analyses, and to building datasets and analytic capabilities as needed in partnership with the global human genetics team to address research needs that can be addressed with genetics. Delivers results and interpretation of analysis to cross-functional team
- Offer insights and execute tasks at the level of a subject matter expert in genetics, with opportunity to grow in specific disease area subject matter expertise
- Effectively collaborate and communicate across internal departments and with external academic and industry partners
- PhD in Statistical Genetics, Genetic Epidemiology, or
- Computational Biology, Statistics, Computer Science or related fields with genetics focus
- several years of professional expertise
- 2 years of post-PhD industry experience in disease translation within a pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment
- Familiarity with at least one of the disease focus areas of Boehringer Ingelheim
- Strong genetics expertise demonstrated through successful disease translation applications and a proven track record of delivering value through human genomics
- Extensive computing and programming experience with demonstrated proficiency in relevant programming languages
- Strong collaborator and presenter with proven experience in driving impact within matrix environments
- Demonstrated project management expertise in leading cross-functional projects and teams
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction
- Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required)
- Must be 18 years of age or older
Our Company
Why Boehringer Ingelheim?
With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.
Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.
Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.
Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com