Scientist in-vitro Pharmacology

About the Role

Join Grünenthal Group's Research & Development team as a full-time, on-site Scientist specializing in in-vitro pharmacology based in Aachen, Germany. You will contribute to innovative treatment development aimed at enhancing patients' lives while supporting the company's vision of a world without pain.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, perform, and interpret in-vitro pharmacological experiments independently, covering phases from hit identification to candidate selection, integrating results to guide decisions at various stages of drug discovery and clinical programs.
• Create mechanistic assays to evaluate target biology, modes of action, and competitor benchmarks to support strategic asset positioning.
• Apply specialized knowledge in pharmacological characterization of GPCRs, ion channels, transporters, or kinases to produce high-quality, decision-supportive data.
• Manage external collaborations by overseeing study design, providing scientific leadership, prioritizing outsourced projects, and ensuring alignment with internal strategies.
• Act as the Primary Pharmacology representative within cross-functional teams, influencing project and portfolio-level decisions.
• Supervise laboratory operations to maintain rigorous data quality, documentation, and scientific communication internally and with external partners.

Candidate Profile

• Holds a PhD in in-vitro pharmacology, neuroscience, cell biology, or related discipline with at least five years of drug discovery experience in industry.
• Expertise in neuroscience areas such as epilepsy or neurodegeneration, with additional understanding of neuroimmune interactions considered advantageous.
• Strong background in developing and conducting pharmacological assays targeting GPCRs, ion channels, transporters, or kinases.
• Proficient in analytical and quantitative pharmacology with experience in data analysis, modeling, and interpretation.
• Ability to translate in-vitro data into actionable project decisions, understanding its role within the drug discovery pipeline and relevance to human translation.
• Experience managing hybrid models including internal teams and outsourced collaborators or CROs.
• Organized and proactive with excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills; fluent in English with strong communication and presentation abilities.

Local Benefits

• Access to bilingual daycare center “Karlinis” along with holiday programs for employees' children.
• 30 vacation days plus 6-8 bridging days, with option to convert salary into up to 5 additional holidays.
• Bike leasing, including e-bikes, and electric charging stations available.

Additional Information

This permanent full-time position offers the chance to influence discovery project outcomes through expert in-vitro pharmacology insights. The role is based onsite in Aachen, Germany.