The University of Eastern Finland is inviting applications for a Doctoral or a Postdoctoral Researcher position on the Kuopio Campus. The position will be filled for a two-year term from 1 April 2023 (or as agreed). Please find more information below and submit your application no later than 15 March 2023.
Role and salary
The Vascular Biology Group led by Dr. Johanna Laakkonen is recruiting an ethusiastic and highly motivated PhD candidate or postdoctoral researcher to study angiocrine signalling in vessel remodeling and therapeutic targeting of cardiovascular diseases.We utilize state-of-the art cell biological, tissue imaging and omics methods to study disease mechanisms. Our group is part of the Academy of Finland’s Flagship Programme GeneCellNano that develops therapeutics for cardiovascular diseases. Based on our findings in clinical samples, we develop novel therapeutics in 3D in vitro modelsand in vivo models.
We offer you:
Opportunity to develop your expertise in vascular diseases and therapeutics.
Inspiring work in our research group.
Hands-on training in lab techniques and supervision.
Opportunity to be part of the Flagship team with excellent collaborators and networking opportunities with universities and firms that develop therapeutics for cancer and cardiovascular diseases.
Project that aims for high-impact publication.
The position is filled for a fixed-term period from 1 April 2023 until 31 February 2025, or as agreed upon with the candidate, with a option to extend the term. The position is filled for a fixed-term due to it pertaining to a specific project. A probationary period is applied to all new members of the staff. The salary of the position is determined in accordance with the salary system of the Finnish universities. The salary consists two components: a job requirement component and a personal performance component. For a Postdoctoral/Project Researcher, the job requirement component is based on level 5 of the job requirement chart for teaching and research staff. For a Doctoral Researcher, the job requirement component is based on levels 2-4 of the job requirement chart for teaching and research staff. The personal performance component can be a minimum of 6 % and a maximum of 50 % of the above-mentioned sum. At the beginning the salary will be between EUR 2,319-3,339 (as doctoral researcher) or EUR 3,348-3,866 (as postdoctoral/project researcher).
Our requirements
MSc (PhD position) or PhD (Postdoctoral/Project Researcher position) in biomedicine, biotechnology or molecular medicine, or an equivalent discipline.
Experience with in vivo models, cell culturing, bioinformatics or Python programming is considered an advantage.
High motivation to study disease mechanisms or vascular biology.
Resilient and proactive attitude with good team-working skills.
Good knowledge of written and spoken English.
A person to be appointed to the Postdoctoral Researcher position is required to hold a suitable doctoral degree. If you have been awarded your doctoral degree less than five years ago, the post will be one of a Postdoctoral Researcher. If the doctoral degree has been awarded more than five years ago, the post will be one of a Project Researcher. In this context, five years is the net period of time, which does not include maternity leave, parental leave, military service, etc. The position of postdoctoral researcher shall always be filled for a fixed term (UEF University Regulations, Section 31).
A person appointed to the Doctoral Researcher position shall be qualified to pursue postgraduate studies, i.e., they are required to have completed a suitable higher university degree or an equivalent education abroad that would qualify the person for similar academic studies. The positions of doctoral researcher shall always be filled for a fixed term (UEF University Regulations, Section 31).
Your benefits
You will have access to the university’s staff benefits, including
opportunity for flexible multi-location work,
extensive occupational health care,
broad selection of staff training,
staff discount on lunch in our campus restaurants, as well as on a range of other services,
affordable sports services and tax-free bike benefit .
You will have an opportunity to work in an interesting/meaningful/diverse role as part of our international, creative, participatory and inclusive academic community.
Enjoy your life in Finland! Known for its cleanliness, welfare know-how, modern technology and superb education system, Finland is an exotic and safe country to work in. Please visit the Life in Finland section on our website to learn more.
How to apply?
Submit your application by using our electronic application form no later than 15 March 2023 (by 24.00 hours Finnish time).
Please note that you must include the following appendices in your application
copies of your academic degree certificates / diplomas
copies of certificates / diplomas relating to your language proficiency, if not indicated in the academic degree certificates/diplomas
a motivation letter including description of applicant’s research interests, work experience, relevant skills for the position and future plans
recommendation letter(s) (if available)
Questions?
For further information on the position, please contact Group Leader, Dr. Johanna Laakkonen, johanna.p.laakkonen@uef.fi, +358 29 4454062 For further information on the application procedure, please contact HR-secretaryTarja Salmi, tarja.salmi@uef.fi, +358 29 4458220
University of Eastern Finland and the Faculty of Health Sciences
The University of Eastern Finland, UEF, is one of the most multidisciplinary universities in Finland. We have a staff of 3,200 members, and our academic community comprises around 16,000 degree students. Our campuses are located in Joensuu and in Kuopio. Our research is ranked among the best in the world in several fields. We generate research-based knowledge and make it openly accessible for the benefit of all. To learn more about our university please visit our website at www.uef.fi/en. On our website, you’ll also find information about the university as a work community and as an employer (https://www.uef.fi/en/article/one-university-a-thousand-stories), as well as our employees’ career stories (https://www.uef.fi/en/career-stories).The Faculty of Health Sciences operates at the Kuopio Campus of the University of Eastern Finland. The Faculty offers education in medicine, dentistry, nutrition and pharmacy, as well as in some other central fields of the health care sector. The Faculty is research-intensive, and its internationally recognised research activities are closely linked to the strategic research areas of the University. There are approximately 3 090 degree students and about 580 PhD students in the Faculty. The faculty has 800 staff members. http://www.uef.fi/en/ttdk/etusivu
Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 12 000 students, 400 professors and close to 4 000 other faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness.
Doctoral Researcher (Ph.D. student) in the field of Biomedical Engineering
to join its team to work in a challenging Horizon 2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) project. This doctoral research is part of the Horizon 2020 MSCA Innovative Training Network Carthago (https://itn-carthago.sites.uu.nl/) focusing on novel gene delivery to treat osteoarthritis and intervertebral disc degeneration.
The Doctoral Researcher position focuses on studies of ultrasound-enhanced delivery of nucleic acids into cell, tissues and joints. Specific focus is on delivery to chondrocytes, articular cartilage and intervertebral disc. This project is highly experimental work and employs non-linear ultrasonic mechanisms, e.g. acoustic streaming and sound-bubble -interactions, to enable actuation and manipulation of matter leading to intended delivery outcome.
Your role We are looking for a Doctoral Researcher to investigate ultrasonic methods for delivery of nucleic acids into tissues and cells in connective tissues such as articular cartilage and intervertebral disc. These investigated state-of-the-art methods are expected to contribute to new regenerative therapies for management of degenerative joint disease such as osteoarthritis. The work is conducted mainly at Aalto University with mobility to other universities of the Carthago consortium.
Your work will include ultrasonic experimentation with cell cultures, tissue samples, building and enhancing experimental arrangements and conducting data analysis (signals, microscopy images). We offer you an ambitious and high-tech working environment with a well-equipped laboratory and a challenging and an interesting research topic.
Our research at the Medical Ultrasonics Laboratory (MEDUSA, http://medusa.aalto.fi) in the Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering (NBE), Aalto University, focuses on innovating new ultrasound platforms for biomedical use with a goal to translate these into hospital and research environments. Ultrasound provides unconventional means to manipulate human tissue and matter on microscopic and macroscopic levels. When intended, ultrasonic exposures generating sonic force fields can be applied from a distance, e.g. through the skin. This can permit creation of non-invasive and minimally invasive methods for various medical applications.
Your background and expertise The ideal candidate has the following qualities:
Capability to work independently in laboratory environment and learn new things quickly.
Resilience and readiness to work in ambitious environments and under pressure.
Experience with cell cultures and/or experimenting with mammalian tissue. Willingness and capability to work with human samples.
Excellent study record. Completed suitable studies (experimental, theoretical or both) e.g. biology, medicine, biomedical physics or biomedical engineering, or in other field relevant to the topic. Sufficient studies in mathematics, biology and/or physics are required.
Ability or high potential in running experiments in a diligent, systematic and highly careful manner.
Strong interest in development, testing, and using the ultrasonic methods and when necessary contribute to developing ultrasound setups.
Excellent command of the English language, excellent team working skills and can do -mentality.
If you are chosen for this position, you will apply the study right for doctoral studies in Aalto University School of Science. Thus, please check the student information and admission criteria https://www.aalto.fi/en/programmes/aalto-doctoral-programme-in-science. In particular, please pay attention to mandatory skill level in English.
What we offer The duration of the employment contract is 1,5 years, with an option of continuation. The duration of the doctoral studies at Aalto University is 4 years. The student is expected to contribute to personal funding application. The position is also suitable for excellent candidates who require 1,5 years of funding to complete their present doctoral thesis (this may be subject to agreements with the current hosting university). The salary for a doctoral researcher is approx. 3400 €/month. The candidate must not have lived in Finland for more than 12 months in the past 36 months. Eligibility will be considered according to MSCA criteria.
We offer a wide range of staff benefits such as occupational health care, flexible working hours, excellent sports facilities on campus and several restaurants and cafés on campus with staff discounts. The position is located at the Aalto University Otaniemi campus, which can be easily reached by public transport.
Ready to apply? If you want to join our community, please submit your application through our online recruitment system by using the link on Aalto University’s web page (”Apply now”). If you are Aalto employee, please apply via Workday system (internal jobs).
Please include the following documents in English and in pdf-form (the maximum size of each document is 5MB)::
Motivation letter. The motivation letter must include proof on capability to work independently in a laboratory. (filename: surname_motivation_letter.pdf)
CV (filename: surname_CV.pdf)
Transcript of records (filename: surname_transcript.pdf)
M.Sc. thesis, and other supporting material (filename: surname_thesis.pdf)
List of references and recommendation letters in a single file (filename: surname_recommendations.pdf)
The deadline for applications is March 31, 2023. We will go through applications, and we may invite suitable candidates to interview already during the application period. The position will be filled as soon as suitable candidate is identified. Aalto University reserves the right for justified reasons to leave the position open, to extend the application period, reopen the application process, and to consider candidates who have not submitted applications during the application period. The selection process will respect gender equality. Candidates capable to begin the research earlier have an advantage in the selection process.
More information If you have any questions, professor Heikki Nieminen is happy to give you more information about the position (heikki.j.nieminen@aalto.fi). In recruitment related questions please contact HR Partner Maarit Pietiäinen (maarit.pietiainen@aalto.fi).
Are you interested in working as a part of an innovative company that works as a pioneer in developing cancer medicine in biotechnology? We are now looking for an Operations Coordinator for our customer TILT Biotherapeutics Oy to work as a part of their team for support in office and clinical project management. This is a great opportunity for someone who has relevant educational background and motivation to grow in their career. If you are interested, read more and apply today!
About the role
As an Operations Coordinator, your main work tasks relate to administrations as well as to reviewing and archiving of contracts. In addition, other office management tasks are also included in your responsibilities such as reporting and know-your-customer related tasks. After getting settled you will have an opportunity to grow your area of responsibilities further to clinical document management, regulatory coordination and internal communications. Your working time will vary between 15-37,5 hours per week, starting with approximately two days or 15 hours per week.
You are offered
Possibility to grow within your role and get more areas of responsibility
Support of your team and inspiring work environment
As a consultant at Academic Work you are offered a great opportunity to grow as a professional, extend your network and establish valuable contacts for the future
Job duties
Reviewing and archiving documents
Know-your-customer policies and tasks
Communication with project managers to assist in coordination or invoice review
Being the company point of contact for certain administrative services (travel, electronic signatures, insurance)
Other office management tasks
Regulatory/clinical document support
Grant management, reporting support
Internal communications and organizations
You will have an opportunity to expand your work tasks and responsibilities even further.
We are looking for
Relevant educational background
Interest in startups, biotechnology or clinical development
Solid skills in Microsoft Office and Sharepoint
Fluent English and Finnish language skills
As a person you are
Flexible
Fast learner
Good communicator, collaborator, and team player
Have attention to detail
Other information
Start: March/April
Duration: Until 31.08.2023
Working hours: 2-3 days/week (Preferably Mondays and Wednesdays at the office)
Location: Helsinki
Contact information: This recruitment process is conducted by Academic Work. All questions regarding the position are handled by Academic Work.
Our selection process is continuous, and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the screening or interview phase.
Client information
TILT Biotherapeutics is a privately held clinical-stage biotechnology company working in the field of cancer immunotherapy. The company’s technology involves using oncolytic viruses to enhance cancer T-cell therapy and immune checkpoint inhibitors. TILT’s lead clinical product is in Phase 1 trials worldwide. TILT’s head office and laboratories are in the University of Helsinki / HUS Meilahti campus area, and it has collaborators and subcontractors around the world.
The 49th Annual Meeting and Summer School of the Scandinavian Society for Immunology – SSI2023 will be held on June 4th–7th. Registration for the meeting is now open.
The organisers promise an exciting program from basic immunology to translational studies and latest advances in clinical use. The Summer School focuses on single-cell and other cutting-edge approaches in immunology. Meeting sessions will cover novel approaches in immune regulation and immunotherapies by world-known invited speakers such as Anjana Rao from La Jolla Institute of Immunology, JeffreyBluestone from Sonoma Biotherapeutics and Andrew Chan from Genentech as well as presentations by young investigators in the workshops and poster sessions.
Join also the traditional SSI meeting dinner at Turku Castle.
Please note that the abstract submission deadline for the meeting is March 15th here: Abstracts – SSI2023
As Senior Scientist Enzyme Analytics, you will be part of an exciting international R&D and business environment, working with cutting edge technologies and a broad portfolio of diverse projects. This is a challenging senior position with a high level of independence, the opportunity for development, and an attractive compensation package. You will:
Play a key role in building our enzyme analytics infrastructure across locations.
Drive the harmonization of analytical practices and proactively contribute to trouble-shooting and continuous improvement.
Perform high-precision enzyme activity measurements on a large variety of enzyme classes and using a broad spectrum of analytical techniques (e.g., colorimetry, titrimetry, viscosimetry)
Develop enzyme activity assays for various purposes – from Quality Control to high(er)-throughout screening, with special focus on Tecan Fluent robotics methods.
Introduce and test methods newly developed in the Enzyme Technology team and train colleagues from other functions to use them; supporting other functions (R&D, QC, Application Development) in enzyme analytics.
Report directly to the Head of Enzyme Technology and as such have the opportunity to actively shape the discipline.
Manage complex cross-functional projects and initiatives; true team player, leading by example
You will be based in Finland and will interface with global R&D teams located in Finland and in Germany, with Quality Control as well as other disciplines (Application Development, Business).
About you
As an ideal candidate, you have:
A scientific education and degree (Masters or PhD) and a proven track record in biochemistry, enzymology, analytical chemistry, or equivalent.
Clear experience in the field of enzyme analytics and quality control, ideally through prior work in the industry
Experience in enzyme kinetics and the development of analytical methods
A hands-on attitude combined with a passion for high-quality results and problem solving
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and capabilities, fluent in English and Finnish; written and spoken.
The ability to regularly travel to Darmstadt, Germany
Why Us
We offer you a challenging and multifaceted employment opportunity with long-term perspective in a fast-growing leading company in the enzyme industry. Our international working environment will offer you the opportunity to further develop yourself both personally and professionally. You will find a progressive team-oriented management which supports you through open communication and accessibility. You will join a modern, creative and innovative company that achieves success through its people.
The position is permanent and located in Rajamäki, Finland.
Do we have your attention?
Please send your CV and application with salary expectations by latest March 12, 2023. For more information, please contact Miriam Kaltenbach, Head of Enzyme Technology via email miriam.kaltenbach@abenzymes.com. Please note that we process applications received already within the application period.
In strongly growing organization we are looking for a dedicated enzyme product analytics expert, a team player to strengthen our formulation team in R&D department. In order to be successful in this new role you have multi-year experience in physical and chemical analytics of protein based products and analytic method development in the field. The primary tasks of this role are:
Executing and coordinating analytics required for liquid and dry enzyme product formulation development and in characterizing of such products
Giving active contribution as a representative of formulation team in product specification relevant enzyme activity assay development
Working with cross-functional project teams and key internal stakeholders in projects targeting to new molecules, new processes or new formulations
Taking part in analytics harmonizing between different laboratories
Proactive problem solving in analytics and sample handlings
Taking care of good laboratory and safety practices
Scouting and implementing of new analytic technologies
By showing your passion and commitment in this role there will be the whole group of R&D colleagues feeding work for your success. You work closely with colleagues in and outside R&D. Your cooperation with quality control enables smooth analytics handover when processes are transferred from R&D to manufacturing. You give your contribution in product specification process. You bring your insight for future analytical technology investments.
About You
You ideally have a Master’s degree or Ph.D. in biotechnology, biochemistry or other natural science studies, and 3+ years work experience in a related role. You have fluent written and verbal communication skills in English. You are eager and ambitious to take responsibility broadly in product specification related analytics and analytic method development in R&D. You understand importance of your contribution in launching of new products in the company. You have proven your skills in analytics implementation and troubleshooting.
Why Us
We offer you a challenging and multifaceted employment opportunity with long-term perspective in a fast-growing leading company in the enzyme industry. Our international working environment will offer you the opportunity to further develop yourself both personally and professionally. You will find a progressive team-oriented management which supports you through open communication and accessibility. You will join a modern, creative and innovative company that achieves success through its people.
The position is permanent and located in Rajamäki, Finland.
Do we have your attention?
For more information, please contact Katja Palmunen, Head of Formulation Technology
+358 (0) 40 125 7947 on March 9th 13:00-14:30 or via email katja.palmunen@roal.fi. Please send your CV and application with salary expectations by latest March 12th, 2023. Please note that we process applications received already within the application period.
When you’re part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do challenging work, and join a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create significant contributions to the world.
Location/Division Specific Information
Location: – Remote / Field within EuropeDivision: Genetic Sciences Division – Human Identification (HID)
Discover Impactful Work:
Join us as a Field Applications Specialist (FAS) and assist us in our mission to become the world leader in serving science. This multifaceted position involves providing scientific training, guidance, application support and troubleshooting for our customers in Russian-speaking countries.
A day in the Life:
Deliver on-site and remote scientific application support & training support to our customers on our HID products.
Supporting our customers with the implementation of new products, applications or workflows.
Diagnose & resolve product performance problems and customer queries/complaints by phone, email or onsite.
Work with sales representatives on sales calls to customer laboratories to provide technical and applications assistance in response to customer inquiries.
Assist the regional sales team in the development of accounts by giving technical seminars and presentations that promote the use of our products.
Providing pre-sales support activities like product demonstrations, user meetings or seminars.
Visit and represent our company on scientific or commercial meetings, conferences, trade shows, congresses, etc.
Establish contacts to key opinion leaders in the field and develop local references.
Maintain up-to-date technical expertise and in-depth knowledge of our product portfolio and scientific developments in the forensic DNA-identification workflow.
Become a strong internal Voice of Customer by providing customer feedback on our products to local and European Sales & Marketing.
Build trust with our customers and excel in customer service.
Keys to Success:Education
Degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or similar (Masters or PhD preferred)
Experience
Extensive technical hands-on experience (+5 years) in a forensics lab environment such as data analysis and/or research & development.
Previous experience in a support / training-related position or hands-on experience with Thermo Fisher Scientific HID technology is appreciated.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
High degree of technical competence & confidence.
Able to connect with and support people optimally with varying levels of technical knowledge and expertise.
Customer-centricity with the emotional intelligence to understand customer concerns and aware of markets, trends and competitors.
Good computer (especially MS Office) and/or IT skills and have an interest for groundbreaking innovation and technology.
Excellent communication & presentation skills.
Fluent Russian and English language skills – oral and written.
Willingness to travel internationally (mainly Russian-speaking countries / CIS with the exception of Russia and Belarus; and within Europe).
Valid driver’s license.
We are offering an employment with an innovative, growing organisation with outstanding career and development prospects and an exciting company culture which stands for integrity, intensity and innovation. The role comes with a competitive salary plan, company pension scheme, bonus plan, company car and further employee benefits.
Interested? Please apply in English language.
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values – Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement – working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Our strong growth continues, and we are now looking for Quality Control Validation Specialist to reinforce our team. As part of our quality control team, you will play a part ensuring the quality and patient safety of our product. If you enjoy a work that requires accuracy and systematic grip, you might be the one we are looking for.
You are responsible for validating analytical equipment. You introduce new devices and revalidate existing ones. Your tasks include planning, creation of validation documents, performing, and documenting the results of validation tests. You also act as a Project Manager for QC equipment validations and supervise and monitor that validation steps proceed according to GMP requirements and set timelines. You also ensure that relevant periodic reviews for QC equipment are made on time.
We are looking for a person who is self-directed and proactive with excellent interpersonal skills and has a team player mind-set. You should also have good communication skills and be efficient in managing entities. Understanding of quality system is a plus. The working language in the organization is English, hence a good command of both written and spoken English is a must.
In order to succeed you will need to have:
– Good understanding and experience of analytical methods, techniques and equipment (e.g. spectrophotometers, pH/Conductivity meters, HPLC, osmometers, cell counters, PCRs)
– Degree in Chemistry, Life Sciences or equivalent
– Previous experience of validation work is considered as an advantage
– Motivation to develop your own skillset
– Independent and accurate working style
– Ability to easily adjust to changing situations
But first and foremost, we are looking for an easy-going colleague, who obtains a can do- attitude. As a person, we would like you to be open-minded towards new challenges and self-development and spread good team spirit.
Employment is permanent and we would like you to start preferably in February. We offer you an active and lively work community with highly skilled and experienced personnel in gene therapy manufacturing. Working with us, you are entitled to good employment benefits, such as extensive occupational healthcare and ePassi. We provide you wide induction training and a warm welcome.
Apply by 24 Feb. We start reviewing applications and interviewing candidates already during the application period.
For more information, please contact Maria Aatonen. Maria can be reached by email maria.aatonen@finvector.com or by phone +358 45 1115242 Wednesdays-Fridays at 13-15.
FinVector
FinVector is a fast-growing and internationally renowned biopharmaceutical company that develops and manufactures viral-based gene therapy products. As a pioneer in its operational field, FinVector has extensive experience of nearly 30 years in cGMP manufacturing. The company’s operations are centered in Kuopio, Finland, and it employs around 330 professionals from over 30 different countries. FinVector works on cutting-edge biopharmaceuticals and has invested in building state-of-the-art development and GMP facilities for Viral Vector and Cell Therapy platforms including vaccines. FinVector is owned by Ferring Ventures, a subsidiary of Ferring Foundation B.V.
WWW-osoite http://www.finvector.com Yhteystiedot For more information, please contact Maria Aatonen. Maria can be reached by email maria.aatonen@finvector.com or by phone +358 45 1115242 Wednesdays-Fridays at 13-15. Työpaikan osoite Microkatu 1, Kuopio, 70210 KUOPIO Työ alkaa As agreed Työaika kokoaikatyö Työn kesto yli 12 kuukautta Haku päättyy 24.02.2023 klo 23:59 Ilmoitus jätetty 04.02.2023 Ilmoitusnumero 11825667
Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives… At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: Courage, Joy, Equity and Excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives. At Pfizer we know that great things happen anywhere people come together with one shared goal.In our search for talents, right now, we are seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the position as:
Senior Medical Affairs Scientist, Inflammation and Immunology (I&I), Finland
How We Impact Patients
We contribute to transforming the lives of patients through science. We lead the medical conversation by partnering broadly and generating scientific evidence. In this role your will be at the heart of science focusing on breakthroughs that transform patients´ lives.
How You Will Contribute
Senior Medical Affairs Scientist (Sr MAS) leads and executes medical strategies for demonstration and communication of the therapeutic value of assigned Pfizer product(s) in healthcare and for the optimization of patient outcomes.
Sr MAS uses a science-based and customer-focused approach to advance medical engagement, clinical research, data generation and co-creation of innovative solutions based on customer needs. In this position the Sr MAS will work within the Inflammation & Immunology Medical Affairs team in Finland within the therapeutic area’s rheumatology, gastroenterology, and dermatology.
The key responsibilities in this role include:
Develops and implements customer-focused medical strategies for the assigned Pfizer product(s) in Finland
Acts as the scientific point of contact for HCPs, academia, and other ext. stakeholders
Leads medical to medical communication in the therapeutic area and drives personalized interactions across multiple channels and builds enduring relationships with key stakeholders and institutions
Proactively identifies possibilities and digital solutions to optimize patient outcomes in collaboration with internal colleagues and external partners
Advances Pfizer-sponsored clinical research in country in close collaboration with Clinical Research colleagues and proactively identifies local research opportunities and high-performing trial sites
Advances KOL and institutional involvement in Pfizer-sponsored research and identifies and drives research collaborations with key customers
Actively Identifies data gaps for pipelines assets and actively collaborates with Medical Affairs Data Expert and H&V colleagues in generation of value-based data strategies and plans.
Actively collaborates with above-country colleagues and external stakeholders on pipeline assets for evaluation of local data generation opportunities and ensuring value-based data at launch and across the entire product life cycle
Provides innovative solutions and exercises independent judgment in developing tactics and criteria for achieving objectives
Contributes to company strategies and plans by providing medical input through actionable customer insights
Proactively builds strategic partnerships and strong collaboration with internal colleagues and effectively leads cross-functional teams
Is a key contributor to ensure company’s high ethical medical standards and compliance
What We Expect
Higher academic degree in relevant science area, with strong scientific skills and/or clinical experience. MD, PhD or PharmD is a preference
Several years of professional experience in a relevant area
Business acumen and high level of industry understanding
Ability to work in an international setting in a matrix organization
Deep scientific knowledge and competence in the therapeutic area
Strong communication and presentations skills and ability to deliver scientific and strategic messages
Good knowledge of the national healthcare system
Knowledge of the Code of Ethics and relevant regulations
Experienced user of digital communication channels and virtual communication media
Fluency in Finnish and in English
Ability to travel as required for on-site visits with external as well as internal stakeholders across Finland and internationally
What You Can Expect
At Pfizer, we invest in creating an environment which unleashes the power of our people. Some of our key drivers:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – Everyone has something to offer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive organization is crucial to building a successful organization. Pfizer is committed to celebrating this in all its forms ensuring we are as diverse as the patients and communities we serve.
When you grow, We Grow! – All colleagues are empowered to unleash their full potential, delivering on our company purpose through non-linear career paths, made of a diverse set of experiences.
Health & Wellbeing– We empower our colleagues to better care for themselves and make new investments to help them manage their mental and physical well-being. Ensuring an environment where colleagues can unleash their power and bring joy at work is one of our focus areas.
Join us in making breakthroughs that change patients’ lives.
We are looking forward to having your application as soon as possible. Please send your CV and cover letter in English by 22nd of February.
Evaluation and interviews will run in parallel to posting.
Work location: Helsinki, Finland
Type of contract: Regular
Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.
Medical
Work Location Assignment: Flexible
Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.
Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences create a unique environment for multidisciplinary, inspirational and high-impact research and education. Our universities community has its competitive edges in technology, health and society. www.tuni.fi/en
The Faculty of Medicine and Health technology invites applications for several Doctoral Researcher positions including Finland Fellowship positions.
Job Description
We are looking forhighly qualified and motivated Doctoral Researchers to join the The Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology (MET) at Tampere University.Our Faculty is dedicated to pursuing world-class research and delivering high-quality education in the fields of biomedical engineering, biotechnology, medicine, and health technology. We conduct basic, applied, as well as clinical research in collaboration with Tampere University Hospital (TAYS). Thus, the environment is strongly built also to conduct translational research. Strong existing research areas in health research include biomedical engineering fields from biomaterials and microtechnologies to health data science, cell, and molecular biology with applications for example in cancer, cardiovascular and celiac diseases, and immunology.
The position of doctoral researcher offers you the opportunity to concentrate full time on your doctoral studies while receiving high-quality supervision along with the freedom and encouragement to develop your ideas in a supportive, inspirational and multidisciplinary research environment.
Doctoral researchers are hired on a fixed-term basis. The exact lenght of the contract will depend on the current stage of your studies and your expected graduation date. The maximum length is four years which is also the expected duration of full-time studies.
Besides conducting research for your dissertation, you may be expected to teach or perform other duties related to your studies at the Faculty. These duties may not exceed 5% of your overall working hours. Successful candidates pursue a doctoral degree in the Doctoral Programmes in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology.
The positions carry a trial period, and the progress of the thesis work is evaluated annually according to the personal study and supervisory plan for doctoral studies.
In addition to faculty positions, it is possible to apply for the Finland Fellowships. The Finland Fellowships are 4-year positions which are available to non-EU/EEA citizens who have got/will get a study right for postgraduate studies in 2023. Finland Fellowships are part of the national internationalisation programme of Finnish higher education, coordinated and funded by the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture. The aim of the programme is to enhance international activities and recruitment in Finnish higher education and support international students and researchers in establishing successful careers in Finland. As outlined in the national programme, Finland Fellowship placements are available for non-EU/EEA citizens and are partly funded through the national Finland Scholarship programme. The Finland Fellowship contributes to the salary paid by Tampere University and includes a 2000 EUR arrival allowance paid after arrival in Finland.
Requirements
Successful candidates will have a higher university degree, be pursuing a doctoral degree in faculty’s doctoral program and will present an approved study and research plan, before writing the contract. A master’s degree is required to be selected for the position of a doctoral researcher. Students who have started their studies in a faculty’s doctoral programme before 31.12.2021 must have their annual follow-up group meeting completed before starting the employment.
Furthermore, before starting the employment, the applicant must have the right to pursue doctoral studies in the Faculty’s doctoral programme and an approved study and research plan. If the student is not yet part of the Faculty’s doctoral programme (Doctoral Programme in Medicine, Biosciences and Biomedical Engineering, Doctoral Programme in Medicine and Life Sciences, Doctoral Programme in Biomedical Sciences and Engineering), the student must contact the faculty group leader and agree on the supervision of doctoral studies and the availability of a guidance resource before submitting the application. The list of faculty group leaders is available here .
The Suitability, Preparedness And Commitment Of The Students Admitted To The Faculty’s Doctoral Programmes Are Assessed Based On Criteria Established By The Faculty Council
Basic degree and adequate basic knowledge as defined in the application for further education from the field of research
Scientific quality, realism and ethical aspects of the postgraduate study and research plan
Suitability of research subject for doctoral programme
Scientific and practical significance of the research topic
Success in undergraduate studies and undergraduate thesis grade. If undergraduate thesis has been judged only by approved, acquaints guidance group, where appropriate, to the content of the thesis.
Adequate methodical and theoretical capabilities
Language skills required for studies
Adequacy of supervising resources
You can find more information here .
The Steering Group of the Faculty’s Doctoral Programme proposes doctoral researchers to be selected for the doctoral programme, and the Dean of the Faculty decides on the employment.
Tampere University is a unique, multidisciplinary, forward-thinking and evolving community. Our values are openness, critical thinking, diversity, learner-centredness, courage, erudition and responsibility. We hope you can embrace these values and promote them in your role.
We offer
The positions will be full-time and they will be filled for a fixed term starting in the beginning of May 2023, at the earliest, or as mutually agreed. A trial period applies to all our new employees.
The salary will be based on both the job demands and the employee’s personal performance in accordance with the Finnish University Salary System . According to the criteria applied to teaching and research staff, the position of Doctoral Researcher is placed on level 2-4 of the job requirements scale based on the successful candidate’s progress of his or her doctoral studies. In addition, employees will receive a performance-based salary.
We offer a wide range of staff benefits, such as occupational health care, flexible working hours, excellent sports facilities on campus and several restaurants and cafés on campus with staff discounts. Please read more about working at Tampere University .
How To Apply
Please submit your application through our online recruitment system (link below). Please note that you will need fill and attach the following form to your application in PDF format. Link to the form . You should name the form as Lastname_Firstname. The closing date for applications is March 6th, 2023 (at 23:59 EET / UTC +2).
Plese do not attach any other documents to your application, only the above-mentioned form behind the link.
For More Information About The Positions, Please Contact
Professor Mika Kähönen, email: mika.kahonen@tuni.fi or
Tampereen yliopisto ja Tampereen ammattikorkeakoulu muodostavat yhdessä Suomen toiseksi suurimman monitieteisen, innostavan ja vaikuttavan tutkimus- ja oppimisyhteisön. Korkeakouluyhteisömme osaamiskärjet ovat tekniikka, terveys ja yhteiskunta. Lue lisää: www.tuni.fi
Tehtävänkuvaus
Tampereen yliopiston lääketieteen ja terveysteknologian tiedekunnassa on haettavana useita väitöskirjatutkijan määräaikaisia tehtäviä.
Lääketieteen ja terveysteknologian tiedekuntamme on monialainen biolääketieteen tekniikan, bioteknologian, lääketieteen ja terveysteknologian tutkimuksen ja opetuksen korkeatasoinen yksikkö. Teemme kansainvälisesti merkittävää perus- ja soveltavaa tutkimusta.
Etsimme lahjakkaita ja motivoituneita väitöskirjatutkijoita, joiden tehtävänä on suorittaa tohtorin tutkinto Tampereen yliopistossa Lääketieteen ja terveysteknologian tiedekunnan tohtoriohjelmassa. Väitöskirjatutkijan tehtävä tarjoaa mahdollisuuden keskittyä kokopäiväisesti jatko-opintoihisi samalla, kun saat korkealaatuista ohjausta sekä vapauden ja kannustuksen kehittää ideoitasi inspiroivassa ja monialaisessa tutkimusympäristössä.
Tehtävät ovat määräaikaisia ja työsuhteen pituus määräytyy opiskelutilanteen ja valmistumistavoitteen perusteella. Tehtävät täytetään korkeintaan neljän vuoden määräajaksi, mikä on myös tutkinnon tavoiteaika.
Väitöskirjatutkijan tehtäviin voi sisältyä väitöskirjatutkimuksen lisäksi osallistuminen opetukseen tai muihin tiedekunnan tehtäviin, jotka tukevat opintojasi. Näiden tehtävien osuus voi olla enintään 5 % kokonaistyöajasta. Väitöskirjatutkijat suorittavat tohtorintutkinnon jossakin tiedekuntamme tohtoriohjelmista.
Työsuhteeseen kuuluu koeaika ja vuosittain tapahtuva arviointi aikataulutetun opinto- ja ohjaussuunnitelman perusteella.
EU:n ulkopuolisten kansalaisten on mahdollista hakea Finland Fellowship -paikkoja. Voit lukea lisää ylläolevasta ilmoituksen englanninkielisestä tekstiosuudesta.
Edellytykset
Väitöskirjatutkijan tehtävään valittavalta edellytetään ylempää korkeakoulututkintoa. Ennen työsuhteen alkamista väitöskirjatutkijalla on oltava jatko-opinto-oikeus tiedekunnan tohtoriohjelmaan sekä hyväksytty opinto- ja tutkimussuunnitelma. Tiedekunnan tohtoriohjelmiin ennen 31.12.2022 valituilla opiskelijoilla tulee olla seurantaryhmänkokoukset käytynä ennen työsuhteen aloittamista tohtoriohjelmassa. Mikäli opiskelija ei vielä hakemusta jättäessään kuulu tiedekunnan tohtoriohjelmaan (Lääketieteen, biotieteiden ja biolääketieteen tekniikan tohtoriohjelma, Lääketieteen ja biotieteiden tohtoriohjelma, Biolääketieteen tekniikan tohtoriohjelma), hänen tulee olla yhteydessä tiedekunnan ryhmänjohtajaan ja sopia jatko-opintojen ohjaamisesta ja ohjausresurssin saatavuudesta ennen hakemuksen jättämistä. Luettelo tiedekunnan ryhmänjohtajista on saatavilla täällä .
Tiedekunnan tohtoriohjelmaan valittavien opiskelijoiden soveltuvuutta, valmiuksia ja sitoutumista jatko-opintojen menestykselliseen suorittamiseen arvioidaan tiedekuntaneuvoston vahvistamin perustein:
Perustutkinto ja riittävät perustiedot hakemuksessa määritellyltä jatkokoulutuksen tutkimusalalta
Jatko-opinto- ja tutkimussuunnitelman tieteellinen laatu, realistisuus ja eettiset näkökohdat
Tutkimusaiheen sopivuus tohtoriohjelmaan
Tutkimusaiheen tieteellinen ja käytännöllinen merkitys
Menestyminen perustutkintoopinnoissa ja perustutkinnon opinnäytetyön arvosana. Mikäli perustutkinnon opinnäytetyö on arvosteltu vain hyväksytty-merkinnällä, perehtyy ohjausryhmä tarvittaessa opinnäytetyön sisältöön.
Riittävät menetelmälliset ja teoreettiset valmiudet
Opintojen edellyttämä kielitaito
Ohjausresurssien riittävyys
Lisätietoa löydät täältä .
Tiedekunnan tohtoriohjelman ohjausryhmä esittää väitöskirjatutkijat valittavaksi tohtoriohjelmaan ja työsuhteesta päättää tiedekunnan dekaani.
Tampereen yliopisto on ainutlaatuinen, monialainen ja rohkeasti tulevaisuuteen katsova, kehittyvä yhteisö. Meille tärkeitä arvoja ovat avoimuus, kriittisyys, moninaisuus, oppijalähtöisyys, rohkeus, sivistys ja vastuullisuus. Toivommekin, että voit osaltasi sitoutua näihin arvoihin ja edistät niiden mukaista toimintaa omassa tehtävässäsi.
Tarjoamme
Tehtävät täytetään määräajaksi ja ne alkavat toukokuun 2023 alussa tai sopimuksen mukaan. Tehtävässä sovelletaan työsopimuslain mukaista koeaikaa.
Tehtävän palkkaus määräytyy yliopistojen yleisen työehtosopimuksen opetus- ja tutkimushenkilöstön palkkausjärjestelmän mukaisesti. Väitöskirjatutkijan tehtävässä alustava vaativuustaso on 2–4 riippuen tutkimustyön vaiheesta. Lisäksi maksetaan henkilökohtaiseen työstä suoriutumiseen perustuvaa palkanosaa.
Tarjoamme mahdollisuuden työskennellä aktiivisessa ja innovatiivisessa työyhteisössä. Henkilöstöetuihimme kuuluvat mm. joustavat työskentelymahdollisuudet, edulliset ravintola- ja kahvilapalvelut kaikilla kampuksilla sekä henkilöstön kulttuuri- ja liikuntaharrastusten tukeminen. Kampusten väliseen liikkumiseen on tarjolla julkisen liikenteen lippuja. Lue lisää työskentelystä meillä.
Hakuohjeet
Jätäthän hakemuksesi yliopiston sähköisellä hakulomakkeella (linkki löytyy tämän ilmoituksen alta). Liitä hakemukseesi tohtoriohjelman hakulomakedokumentti noudattaen dokumentilla mainittuja ohjeita sivumäärien, fonttien yms. osalta. Lomake toimitetaan yhtenä PDF-tiedostona ja nimetään seuraavasti: Sukunimi_Etunimi. Linkki lomakkeelle . Hakuaika tehtävään päättyy 6.3.2023 klo 23.59.
Ethän liitä hakemukseesi muita liitetiedostoja linkin takaa löytyvän lomakkeen lisäksi.
Lisätietoja tehtävästä
Lisätietoja Tehtävistä Antavat
Tohtoriohjelmavastaava, professori Mika Kähönen, mika.kahonen@tuni.fi ja
