Area manager Jobs in Liestal

The Position

In Roche’sPharmaceutical Research and Early Development organization (pRED), we make transformative medicines for patients in order to tackle some of the world’s toughest unmet healthcare needs. At pRED, we are united by our mission to transform science into medicines. Together, we create a culture defined by curiosity, responsibility and humility, where our talented people are empowered and inspired to bring forward extraordinary life-changing innovation at speed.

The Position

This position will play a key role in establishing and growing a new Metabolism discovery area focussed on obesity and type II diabetes in the Pharma Research and Early Development (pRED) organization.

At Roche, we are currently expanding our efforts to deliver innovative medicines to patients with cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. By joining us, you will have the privilege of designing and building your own Metabolism focused group to meet the unmet needs for our patients. We are looking for a motivated scientific leader with an entrepreneurial mindset who is willing to contribute to this amazing opportunity. As an experienced leader in the Metabolism group, your impact in the success of our portfolio is critical : You are responsible for the strategic development and implementation of pre-clinical metabolic discovery programs as well as ensuring the long term outlook of the portfolio. Additionally, you will be responsible for the coordination of both internal and external efforts in the Metabolic disease space.

Your main responsibilities

You build and implement the Metabolism discovery strategy at the scientific and operational level.

You’re accountable for recruiting a team of scientists and associates with expertise in metabolic disease

You’re will oversee the establishment of relevant assays including in vivo and in vitro model systems

You are accountable for establishment of project strategies from target idea throughout the discovery and development phases

You support & mentor project leaders in questions related to project strategy, in particular on questions of strategic fit, scientific rationale, competitive fit and feasibility.

You promote and develop new research areas, technologies and programs both internally and through business development opportunities

You serve as key