We are the Indiana Biosciences Research Institute (IBRI). We are a leading translational research institute that advances academic and industry science through collaboration to improve patient health outcomes. Building your career at the IBRI in Indianapolis’ 16Tech Innovation District, means being part of a team of renowned scientists, creative thinkers, and innovative leaders. 

Today’s research is being driven by significant advances in our abilities to study complex disease processes and propose new ways to improve patients’ lives. To reflect the evolving nature of life sciences research and encourage synergies through collaboration, we’re enhancing our integrated capabilities, adding depth to how we approach patient-informed translational science and pursuing four foundational areas of scientific focus. These four areas will provide us the core talent and capability to pursue translational science in this new patient-centric framework:

• Disease, Systems, Pathways – We’re working to better understand diabetes, cancer and neurodegeneration in new ways. We apply shared learning from common systems and pathways to combat these devastating diseases.

• Molecular Innovation – We’re developing new capabilities for molecular design and drug discovery to investigate disease processes and pursue new therapeutic approaches.

• Integrated Data Sciences – We’re pursuing advanced data sciences to create novel end-user inspired solutions that address complex analysis, simulation, and prediction across the translational sciences.

• Enabling Technologies – We’re building a rich platform of enabling technologies that give our scientists, partners, and collaborators access to the best tools to solve complex scientific problems.

The IBRI’s vision is to build a world-class organization of researchers, innovators and business professionals that catalyze activities across the Indiana (and beyond) life sciences community. To achieve that vision, we look for curious and collaborative team members who are energized by innovation, guided by integrity, and inspired by diversity. 

The Opportunity: 

The IBRI has a Neuropharmacology Staff Scientist position available for a talented individual with training, knowledge, and experience in neurodegeneration translational research. As the Neuropharmacology Staff Scientist, you will serve as the disease biology content expert in support of IBRI commitments to existing (and future) neurodegeneration collaborations. 

The position will be highly cross-functional and will require effective collaborations with IBRI colleagues as well as potential external partners and funding sources. Success in this role will be measured by the ability to drive scientific excellence in a team setting through participation in translational research projects leading to publications, research tools, and patents. This position will directly assist the IBRI’s financial growth by contributing to new grant funding applications and sponsored research collaborations with private companies.

This position is ideal for you if you want to work in an innovative institute in the middle of a technology district with opportunities to interact with other life sciences organizations both regionally and globally.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a disease biology content expert in support of IBRI commitments to funded neurodegeneration collaborations including the NIH sponsored TREAT-AD Center.

• Serve as a content expert and oversee IBRI work in support of sponsored research programs with private companies.

• In support of the IBRI strategy, seek new funding opportunities and collaborations that leverage IBRI capabilities in neurodegeneration translational research.

• Identify capability gaps at the IBRI in support of neurodegeneration research and work with the management team to address. 

• Engage with the scientific community through publications and presentations at conferences. 

• Foster a culture of scientific excellence and innovation that advances IBRI goals and positions the institute as a respected partner of choice in neurodegeneration research. 

Qualifications: 

• Ph.D. in pharmacology or a closely related field. 

• 5+ years of research experience in academia, the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry with a focus on CNS disorders, preferably neurodegenerative diseases. 

• Experience leading drug discovery and development programs from target identification through to clinical development. 

• Demonstrated success in the development and validation of cellular (and animal) preclinical models of neurodegenerative diseases. 

• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams and manage resources effectively. 

• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and strong decision-making skills. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

• Ability to work cross-functionally and build relationships within the IBRI and with external partners. 

Equal Employment Opportunity: 

The IBRI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.