Translational Research - Research Associate (CDI) - M/F

Pierre Fabre is the 2nd largest dermo-cosmetics laboratory in the world, the 2nd largest private French pharmaceutical group and the market leader in France for products sold over the counter in pharmacies.

Its portfolio includes several medical franchises and international brands including Pierre Fabre Oncologie, Pierre Fabre Dermatologie, Eau Thermale Avène, Klorane, Ducray, René Furterer, A-Derma, Naturactive, Pierre Fabre Oral Care. 

Established in the Occitanie region since its creation, and manufacturing over 95% of its products in France, the Group employs some 10,000 people worldwide. Its products are distributed in about 130 countries. 86% of the Pierre Fabre Group is held by the Pierre Fabre Foundation, a government-recognized public-interest foundation, while a smaller share is owned by its employees via an employee stock ownership plan. 

In 2019, Ecocert Environment assessed the Group’s corporate social and environmental responsibility approach in accordance with the ISO 26000 sustainable development standard and awarded it the “Excellence” level.

Pierre Fabre is recognized as one of the "World's Best Employers 2021" by Forbes. Our group is ranked in the Top 3 in the cosmetics industry and in the Top 10 in the pharmaceutical industry worldwide. 

Your mission

Nous recherchons un(e) Chargé(e) de Recherche en Recherche Translationnelle, pour rejoindre notre groupe d'oncologie à Toulouse (site de l'Oncopôle, France).

Le groupe Pierre Fabre s'engage dans la R&D médicale afin d'apporter de nouvelles opportunités thérapeutiques innovantes aux patients qui en ont besoin. L'oncologie est une priorité majeure et constitue un axe stratégique pour le groupe Pierre Fabre.

Le pipeline de R&D interne, complété par de futures opportunités externes, jouera un rôle central dans l'orientation future de Pierre Fabre Medical Care.

We are seeking a talented and highly motivated Research Associate to join our Translational Research group in Toulouse (Oncopôle site, France). Pierre Fabre Group is committed to Medical Care R&D to bring novel, innovative therapeutic opportunities to patients in need. Precision oncology is a major priority and constitutes a strategic focus for the Pierre Fabre Group. The internal R&D pipeline, supplemented with future external opportunities, will be central in shaping the future orientation of Pierre Fabre Medical Care.

Missions

• Design, implement and execute cell-based functional assays
• Convert translational plan and preclinical biomarker strategies into in vitro experimental studies to support decision in drug development
• Conduct mechanism of action and in vitro preclinical proof-of-concept studies to profile novel therapeutics, as single agent or in combination across multiple cancer indications
• Identify, validate and execute back-translation assays from clinical trials and implement emerging technologies to support biomarker development and clinical applications
• Analyze data and communicate results in team meetings and cross-functional meetings
• Establish and coordinate collaborations with external partners and CROs to achieve high standards of productivity and quality to extend our capabilities to fit project needs

Qualifications, experience and skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a Life Sciences discipline such as cell biology, molecular biology, immunology or biochemistry

• 5+ years of professional experience in drug discovery and/or translational research in pharma industry or biotech is required

• Hands-on working knowledge with a range of in vitro biochemical and cellular techniques

• Extensive cell culture and molecular biology experience is required

• Experience in cancer biology is valued

• Knowledge in genomics and proteomics approaches are a plus

• Proficiency in assay development is highly desirable, with high level of independent and critical thinking and solution-oriented mindset

• Motivated and agile team player with the ability to work in a collaborative environment across the R&D organization

• Excellent oral, and written communication skills in French and in English are essential

We are convinced that diversity is a source of fulfillment, social balance and complementarity for our employees, which is why our offers are open to all, without restriction.