For our Research department in Marburg, we are looking for a

Principal Scientist - Bioinformatics (m/f/x)

Fulltime / permanent/ non-tariff

R-224298

The Opportunity

CSL Behring’s Bioinformatics is a global function in the Data Science organization, which is part of the Research department. Our mission is to contribute to the company pipeline, by providing state-of-the-art quantitative and computational approaches, working collaboratively with scientists and colleagues of other functions.

We are hiring a Principal Scientist, Bioinformatics, based in Marburg, to join the multinational Bioinformatics Europe team, with members also in Bern and Zurich, Switzerland. In this newly created position, you will be responsible for the delivery of Bioinformatics work in drug projects, both in preclinical research and clinical development, addressing questions of study and assay design, mechanism of action, target discovery and validation, biomarker discovery and validation, safety, patient stratification, indication selection, and asset positioning.

The Role

• Your main responsibility will be to provide high-level scientific expertise and carry out hands-on work, with a large level of autonomy, while embedded in project teams with members of several Research functions.
• You will have a focus on project delivery and getting things done under tight deadlines, without compromising quality and scientific integrity.
• Another objective will be for you to help to set project objectives and work packages, in collaboration with members of other functions, and to support the definition of procedures for data generation and analysis.
• You will process and analyze data, will interpret results in the context of the research questions and objectives of the project, will prepare reports and summaries for dissemination, and will present results to different project and leadership teams.
• As an expert in the field, you will lead and contribute to the development of bioinformatics pipelines and capabilities.
• You will co-author manuscripts for scientific publications and presentations to scientific conferences.
• You will lead and support other members in the Bioinformatics function and work alongside CSL Behring’s external partners and collaborators.

Your Skills and Experience:

• Postgraduate degree (preferably PhD) in Bioinformatics, Computational biology, Biotechnology, or similar discipline, with a focus on computational work and a substantial exposure to biomedicine.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience after the postgraduate degree, preferably in the pharma/biotech industry, or in academic/research institutions with a focus on biomedicine.
• You have a formal background in at least one of the following disciplines: Biology, Mathematics, or Computer Science, and you have the commitment to learn from the other two as required for your work and your professional development.
• You have large experience in analyzing data and obtaining insights from two or more of the following assays and experimental technologies: Whole-exome / whole-genome sequencing; Bulk transcriptomics (microarray, RNA-Seq); Single-cell / single-nucleus transcriptomics, targeted (e.g. BD Rhapsody) or untargeted (e.g. 10x Genomics); Spatial transcriptomics; Mass spectrometry-based proteomics, targeted proteomics (e.g. Olink, SomaScan); Flow / Mass cytometry.
• You have large experience in: R and/or Python programming; Shell programming and Unix-based tools; Source code and project management (Git, Jira/Azure); Cluster computing and/or cloud computing.
• You have an excellent track record of scientific achievement, supported by publications and contributions to conferences.
• You have large experience in communicating and discussing scientific results, especially with colleagues of other disciplines.
• You are fluent in English, and you have a good command of German.

What we offer 

• Innovative work environment at our
• CSL-subsidized company bike leasing
• Childcare “Kita Froschkönig” for up to 14 children (from 6 months till 3 years old) 
• Access to Gym facility on campus
• 2 Wellness days per year (additional paid time off)
• Family services such as psychological support, legal advisory, family care services and more for you and your direct family

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We are looking forward to your application. Please apply online with your CV and certifications.  

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About CSL Behring

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