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In Vivo Pharmacologist (Biologist)

Santhera Pharmaceuticals is a Swiss-based specialty pharmaceutical company focusing on the development and commercialization of small molecule pharmaceutical products for the treatment of severe neuromuscular diseases in orphan indications. Santhera’s first product, Catena® to treat Friedreich’s Ataxia, is marketed in Canada and is well-advanced in its Phase III development program. The drug is also being investigated in a Phase III study in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (symbol: SANN).

In Vivo PHARMACOLOGIST ( Biologist )

We are looking for an independent researcher ideally with several years of industrial experience.

• be responsible for organizing operations of an experimental animal facility
• supervise and optimize ongoing experiments with rodents
• use and optimize animal models of neuromuscular diseases and cachexia
• compile results, write reports, present results internally and externally
• actively participate in research and project meetings
• help to define and adjust the research strategy

• a solid knowledge of rodent colonie management
• a background in muscle, metabolism, behavior, CNS or oncology
• a strong interest in the patho-physiology of diseases and pharmacotherapy
• the ability and flexibility required to work independently in a small company environment
• fluency in English
• FELASA C or equivalent (experience in directing animal experiments)

The successful candidate must possess a demonstrated ability to independently design, execute and interpret experiments. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.

If you would enjoy the challenges of working in a small company environment we are looking forward to your complete application preferably be email to hr santhera.com of by letter post to:

Santhera Pharmaceuticals (Switzerland) Ltd, Carin Mittermayer, Director Human Resources, Hammerstrasse 49, CH-4410 Liestal