In Vivo Pharmacologist

In Vivo Pharmacologist Ascendis Pharma Hellerup, Denmark Description: Are you passionate about pharmacology and excited by the opportunity to design and run in vivo studies? Do you have experience with conduct of in vivo studies, generation of study protocols or interactions with contract laboratories (CROs)? We are seeking a passionate in vivo pharmacologist to join our growing team. As a key member of the Biology & Pharmacology team, you will play a crucial role in designing, executing and reporting in vivo pharmacology studies conducted at external CROs. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with global, cross-functional teams to achieve extraordinary results. You will be joining the Biology & Pharmacology team consisting of 6 colleagues, and report to Head of Biology & Pharmacologywho is based in Hellerup.You will likewise be based in Hellerup. Your key responsibilities will be: Design, and monitor the execution and reporting of different types of in vivo and in vitro studies conducted at external CROs to support early nonclinical drug development; Select and optimize appropriate animal models to address project-specific scientific questions; Ensure that studies are conducted with scientific rigor and in compliance with our high animal welfare standards; Select, interact with and manage CROs. Qualifications and Skills: You hold a relevant academic degree, preferably a PhD in Pharmacology, Biology, Veterinary Science, Biomedical Sciences, Physiology, or a related life science discipline. You have 1 - 5+ years of hands-on experience in in vivo pharmacology gained within academia, CROs, or the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Furthermore, you possess a solid understanding of disease models, pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) principles, translational pharmacology, and the preclinical drug development process. Furthermore, you have: Proficiency in written and spoken English; Experience with data analysis and interpretation using relevant software. Key competencies: You are a strong team player, analytical, and have a can-do attitude; You possess an entrepreneurial mindset and can thrive in an informal, open environment where innovation and change are key; To succeed in this role, we also expect you to be curious and have an ambitious mindset. Apply Now