Research Scientist - Translational Research (m/f/x) (limited contract)

Passion for Innovation. Compassion for Patients.

With over 120 years of experience and approximately 19,000 employees in more than 30 countries/regions, Daiichi Sankyo is dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering new standards of care that enrich the quality of life around the world.

In Europe, we focus on two areas: The goal of our Specialty Business is to protect people from cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in Europe, and help patients who suffer from it to enjoy every precious moment of life.

In Oncology, we are driving innovation in solid tumours and blood cancers, founded on breakthrough science from our own labs in Japan. We aspire to create better tomorrows for people living with cancer and their loved ones.

Our European headquarters are in Munich, Germany, and we have affiliates in 15 European countries and Canada.

Do you want to join a global pharmaceutical company but prefer a small team with entrepreneurial spirit? Could you already collect experiences with project lead but don´t want to miss the work at the bench? Join our Tissue & Cell Research Center, a pre-clinical R&D unit specialized in innovative research using human tissues and primary cells, based in Martinsried near Munich. We are seeking for a:

Research Scientist - Translational Research (m/f/x) (limited contract)

Key responsibilities:

•    Design, execute and monitor in vitro research projects, provide results within given timelines to support the global R&D especially medicinal safety and ADME
•    Develop and validate fit-for-purpose human-based in vitro assays to assess tissue-specific effects of novel therapeutic agents (i.e.  antibody-drug conjugates)
•    Document, evaluate, interpret, and present the study results in internal and external meetings
•    Prepare and review reports and protocols to ensure the quality and integrity of data
•    Be a collaborative team member, provide scientific and technical support for colleagues
•    Work in team with research assistants but also conduct hands-on laboratory experiments
•    Serve as a partner for daily communication with scientists in R&D Center in Tokyo
•    Maintain expertise in the field through literature reviews, attending relevant meetings, and liaison with external experts in the field

Professional experience and personal skills:

•    Doctoral degree in Life Sciences and several years of relevant working experience in pharmaceutical industry, biotech or academia
•    Demonstrated experience in toxicity assessment, assay development and validation
•    Hands-on laboratory experience in primary cell isolation and culture as well as immunoassays or cell-based assays
•    Excellent organizational skills paired with the ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously
•    Ability to work in a global environment
•    Strong team player, open minded, showing a proactive approach and accountability
•    Excellent command of the English language - knowledge of the German language is a plus

The contract is fixed-term until 31.12.2026.

Why work with us?

Working at Daiichi Sankyo is more than just a job – it is your chance to make a difference and change patients’ lives for the better. We can only achieve this ambitious goal together. That is why we foster a culture of mutual respect and continuous learning, with a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity. Here, you will have the opportunity to grow, think boldly, and contribute your ideas. If you have a proactive mindset and passion for addressing the needs of patients, we eagerly await your application.

For more information: www.daiichi-sankyo.eu