Principle Scientist (all genders) - in Vitro CVRI (Berlin, Berlin, DE) chez Bayer

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Principle Scientist (all genders) - in Vitro CVRI 

Join Bayer’s Cardiovascular, Renal and Inflammation (CVRI) research area and play a key leadership role in advancing our kidney disease portfolio. You will lead in vitro pharmacology initiatives from concept to clinical translation, drive scientific innovation, and guide cross-functional teams to develop transformative therapies for patients worldwide.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• You will drive the development of a sustainable renal disease research portfolio within Bayer’s CVRI organization
• You will hold full accountability for in vitro pharmacology across project teams, providing strategic guidance and acting as Biology Lead where required
• You will design, supervise, and innovate functional in vitro disease models (cellular, enzymatic, biochemical) to advance renal disease drug discovery
• You will take a leading role in technology teams, promoting agile resource management and driving technical innovation
• You will proactively engage in Disease Biology Communities and initiate novel target proposals to expand the CVRI portfolio
• You will coach and mentor scientists and technical staff, fostering excellence, collaboration, and innovation
• You will collaborate across disciplines and external partners, ensuring alignment with Bayer’s R&D strategy and safety standards
• You will develop and implement new research strategies and approaches to advance cardiovascular, renal, and immunology programs

WHO YOU ARE

• You hold a PhD in a relevant Life Science field with a strong focus on renal biology, with several years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical or biotech research
• You demonstrate recognized scientific excellence through high-impact publications and conference presentations in renal disease biology
• You bring expertise in renal pathophysiology and ideally understand its interplay with cardiovascular, metabolic, or immune mechanisms
• You have a solid understanding of the drug discovery process and experience with different therapeutic modalities
• You possess advanced laboratory skills in cell culture, cellular analytics (e.g. flow cytometry, microscopy, imaging), functional cellular assay development, and molecular biology
• You demonstrate strong leadership and collaboration skills within project teams or matrix environments
• You communicate complex data effectively across functions and maintain strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
• You are fluent in English, both spoken and written; German skills are an advantage

WHAT WE OFFER

Our benefits package is flexible, appreciative, and tailored to your lifestyle, because: What matters to you, matters to us! ​

• We ensure your financial stability through a competitive compensation package, consisting of an attractive base pay and our annual bonus. In addition, managers can recognize special contributions by granting an individual performance award.​
• Your family is a top priority. We offer loving company daycare centers at multiple locations, support in finding childcare, time off for the care of elderly or dependent family members, summer camps for children, and much more.​
• We support your professional growth by providing access to learning and development opportunities, training programs through the Bayer Learning Academy, development dialogues, as well as coaching and mentoring programs.​
• We support your health and well-being with free check-ups by our company doctor, health seminars, and a wide range of initiatives that promote a healthy lifestyle.​
• We embrace diversity by providing an inclusive work environment in which you are welcomed, supported, and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.​

YOUR APPLICATION

This is your opportunity to tackle the world’s biggest challenges with us: Maintaining our health, feeding growing populations and slowing the rate of climate change. You have a voice, ideas and perspectives and we want to hear them. Because our success begins with you. Be part of something big. Be Bayer.

Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.
 

Location:           ​​ ​   Berlin​

​​Division: ​               Pharmaceuticals​

Reference Code:  856503​