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Location: Mid-West

The position resides in the Neuroscience Therapeutic Area within the Psychiatric Disorders Drug Hunting Team (DHT). We are looking for an internationally recognized scientist with deep knowledge and expertize in Psychiatric Disorders research. The person in this position should bring extensive experience in the preclinical science of targets and mechanisms associated with Psychiatric disorders. The candidate would preferably have >15 years industry experience in the discovery and development of novel therapeutic agents.

Position Responsibilities: The scientist in this position would be expected to lead portfolio projects of internal research and to deliver candidate molecules into clinical development for psychiatric disorders including schizophrenia, mood and anxiety disorders, cognition and alcohol use disorders. The scientist in this position would also be expected to be a lead biologist on projects that progress to and through proof of concept in man and to partner with clinical colleagues in the early clinical development phase.

The scientist would also be expected to take a lead role in the identification and validation of targets associated with Psychiatric illness. With an effort to grow our scientific networks, the successful candidate would be responsible for identifying external opportunities/collaborations and be accountable for the oversight and management of such partnerships. As a Research Fellow, the person in this position would be expected to work closely with the CSO to develop and implement the strategic direction of the Psychiatric Disorders DHT with regards to portfolio composition and scientific direction. The Research Fellow would be expected to lead and supervise a laboratory staffed with associate scientists, the number of which would be contingent upon the experience of the candidate

Requirements: Ph.D. in Neuroscience/Neuropharmacology and > 15 years experience in academia/industry with a strong track record of accomplishments. A recognized expert in the area of psychiatric disorders research. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated abilities to foster collaborations and teamwork. A respected leader in his/her field and demonstrated ability to coach and mentor scientists.