Scientist I - Drug Safety Evaluation (DSE)

Scientist I - Drug Safety Evaluation (DSE) Job Description:Company Information:Breakthrough Careers!A career at Millennium comes with something no other company can offer: a community of people with diverse talents and backgrounds, all dedicated to the discovery and development of therapies that can change the world - one patient at a time. Our casual but focused environment fosters the free exchange of ideas, encourages collaborative research, and sparks discovery of innovative solutions in science and business. At Millennium, we're big on results, not formality.Position Summary:The principle function of this position is to design, conduct, interpret and report on non-clinical pharmacology and toxicology investigations in support of small molecules and antibody therapeutics in development for oncology and inflammation indications.Duties and Responsibilities:This scientist will be responsible for participating in the design, execution and reporting of mechanistic, non-GLP, pharmacology and toxicology studies to address particular issues as they arise in discovery or development, including biomarker development. Provide problem solving expertise to develop cell and molecular approaches to model, detect and investigate mechanisms of specific toxicities. Maintain broad knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories and possess advanced knowledge of scientific principles and concepts in field of expertise. Focus on key areas of concern for the various development programs and develop expertise in a mechanistic toxicology sub-discipline of strategic importance to Millennium. Demonstrate a high level of proficiency, creativity, collaboration with others, and independent thought. Build effective working relationships with Pathology, Pharmacology, Toxicology, DMPK and Formulation colleagues throughout the organization. Attend Project Team meetings, present research plans and data concisely and communicate the relevance and interpretation of study findings to project teams. Establish and maintain professional networks with peers in industry, academia, and government, and participate actively in a professional organization.Qualifications:Preferred Qualifications: Requires a Ph.D. or comparable experience. Training in pharmacology and/or toxicology. Experience in oncology, immunology, anatomic and/or clinical pathology. Strong capabilities to develop models, design, execute, and interpret studies, and to establish new technologies and approaches. Strong analytical skills. Clear and effective verbal communication skills, both oral and written; report writing and presentation skills. Eagerness and versatility to succeed in a dynamic work environment that emphasizes teamwork. Ability to work collaboratively on teams and with all levels of the organization. Respectfulness and humility. Fluent with various software programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, etc.).Basic Qualifications: MS with 4-6 years experience in pharmacology and/or toxicology or a PhD. with 0-3 years experience and/or a post doc in pharmacology and/or toxicology.Click here to immediately applyWant to learn more about us? Years of Experience Required: More than 5 yearsExpected Travel Time: None Searchable Keywords: SAS / gj-moExpected Travel Time: None Company: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Contact: Recruiter Email: Apply by Email Address: 02454 Reference Code: 14467.26412.5438BR Company: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Biotech/R&D/Science