Hobson Prior are working with a world-wide biopharmaceutical organisation whose pioneering medicines are used by millions of patients all over the world. Our client is looking for a Senior Translational Scientist to join them on a contract basis where you will be laboratory based, requiring flexibility to ensure all translational aspects of the projects are supported in a timely fashion.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for delivery of human target validation in relevant models by experimentally demonstrating presence and functional implication of the target in relevant disease mechanisms, mechanistic understanding of target and disease.
• Responsible to recognise and develop PoM biomarkers, Decision Making and other Exploratory Biomarkers as required for each target.
• To effectively communicate results, plans, and strategies via scientific reports, regulatory documents, oral and written methods of communication.
• To use judgment and knowledge where appropriate to influence the work of projects, teams, section and departments.
• You will be an effective team member in supporting projects to meet their objectives striving for continuous improving processes by identifying, championing, and/or contributing to the development of solutions that hinder efficiency and effectiveness.

Key Skills:

• Excellent skills in hypothesis forming and testing, able to draw conclusions and suggest next steps based on the experimental data.
• Strong leadership skills ability to be a self-starter.
• A good understanding of the drug development process, from lead identification through clinical development.
• Ability to work productively in a matrix team environment and excellent collaborative skills.
• Good networking and communication (written and oral) skills and a strong delivery focus.

Requirements:

• PhD or equivalent with a strong experimental drive and background in basic science related to respiratory research.
• Post-doc experience or otherwise relevant scientific research experience.
• Experience in pharmaceutical R&D.
• Strong publication record.
• Broad understanding of several technologies and methodologies along with excellent scientific laboratory skills and ability to experimentally address key scientific questions, including Cell culture: cell lines and primary cells, Nucleic acid isolation, RT-qPCR, ELISA, MSD assays, FACS
• Understanding of the Respiratory therapy area and disease biology, including molecular pathways and mechanisms related to respiratory diseases.

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