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Principal Scientist, Biology - Retina

Allergan, Inc.

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Location: Irvine, CA Posted Date: 5/1/2013 Position Type: Full time Job Code: 130466 Required Education: High school or equivalent

Description

Allergan is a global, technology-driven multi-specialty health care company pursuing therapeutic advances to help patients live life to their fullest potential. In making this commitment, we work to develop an unparalleled level of insight into patients' wants and needs - and into the priorities and concerns of the medical specialists who treat them. To this end, we employ more than 50 percent of our work force in either research and development (R&D) or sales, ensuring our efforts are focused on innovation and our customers.

The Principal Scientist, Biology will be responsible for projects aimed at the identification of novel therapeutic strategies for retinal diseases. This incumbent will be required to conceive, design, plan, implement and oversee a range of biochemical and cell-based assays as well as in vivo model studies to identify, validate and characterize potential therapeutic targets. This position requires a demonstrated competency in pharmacology, cell biology and familiarity with in vivo models of disease in addition to supervisory experience. Experience in the fields of ophthalmology or vision research or in drug development an asset. The incumbent will be required to work both independently and in a team environment, coordinating and actively managing several concurrent projects. Incumbent will also be required to train and supervise junior staff members and to advise and consult with other scientists in R&D as well as outside collaborators.

Requirements

Education and Experience:
Ph.D. in a basic science (pharmacology, immunology, molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology) or M.D.
Five plus years of specific post-doctoral experience required. Minimum of 2 years of industry experience preferred.
Essential Skills and Abilities:
Practical and demonstrated experience in several of the following areas: pharmacology, molecular biology, cellular biology, model development  
Working knowledge of standard analytical and statistical principles
Experience with in vivo models of disease, transgenic or knockout technology an asset
Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communications
Ability to work under minimum supervision and in a team environment
Ability to perform supervisory duties; willingness to train and mentor junior level team members
Ophthamology experience highly desirable  
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