COMPLETE Head of Iron Metabolism - EMEA, CH, Kanton Zurich, Schlieren, CSL Vifor

We are hiring! Join our Research group in Zurich - Schlieren as the new Head of the Iron Metabolism Team. In this role you will be leading a team of experts, focusing on developing innovative drugs in the field of iron metabolism. You will oversee the day-to-day operations of the team and contribute to workforce planning and the conception of project ideas. The successful candidate will be part of the leadership team and report to the Head of Research Zurich.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Development: Competently guide and nurture the growth of our Iron Metabolism group. Foster career development, mentoring, and efficient team operations.

• Cutting-Edge Knowledge: Stay at the forefront of the latest scientific advances and technologies relevant to iron metabolism, oral drug formulation, and hematological diseases to support research projects.

• Strategic Vision: Shape and execute the Iron Metabolism research strategy, expanding our capabilities, and workforce skills. Contribute to the development and implementation of a globally aligned site strategy as part of the Research Zurich Leadership team.

• Innovation: Support ongoing projects and identify novel (internal or external) project opportunities with a particular focus on the therapeutic areas of Hematology as well as of Cardiovascular and Metabolic diseases.

• Global Representation: Represent CSL Research on global project and strategic teams.

• Efficiency and Budget: Ensure cost efficiency within the Iron Metabolism group. Oversee budgets for projects and infrastructure investments.

• Collaborations: Foster collaborative relationships with CROs and external academic partners.

• Communication: Effectively communicate project activities to both internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications and Skills:

We're looking for a dedicated, science-driven team player with the following qualifications and skills:

• Education: A postgraduate degree (PhD or MD/PhD) and over 8 years of industry experience or equivalent experience in a relevant academic environment.

• Scientific Expertise: Strong scientific background and high-impact publication track record in Hematology, ideally with expertise in the pathomechanisms of benign hematological diseases and adjacent disorders with dysregulated iron metabolism

• Drug Development: Profound knowledge of the industrial drug development process, experience in developing oral drug formulations, and working with CROs and academic collaborators.

• Team Player: Experience working in cross-functional, multicultural, global teams.

• Communication: Excellent English communication skills (knowledge of German is a plus).

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