Principal Scientist - Pharmaceutical Research and Development

Company Description Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products. In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products. In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years. Job Description We are seeking an innovative and highly motivated Principal Scientist with expertise in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to drive data-driven research and development across key therapeutic areas. This role will partner with multidisciplinary scientific teams to design, develop, and deploy advanced AI/ML solutions that accelerate drug discovery and development. Duties & Responsibilities: Support dataset generation, evaluate algorithms, optimize model parameters, and develop AI models for image analysis and other drug development applications. Collaborate with internal scientists to identify and advance AI/ML applications across multiple scientific disciplines and therapeutic areas. Develop automated data analysis workflows and processes related to pharmaceutical development. Interpret data and communicate results through publications, presentations, and internal reports. Qualifications Ph.D. in physical sciences, data science, engineering, or a related field, with expertise in machine learning and artificial intelligence. Industry experience in pharmaceutical research is required. Strong programming skills in Python. Experience developing and optimizing deep learning models applied to pharmaceutical development is preferred. Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills. Additional Information The position is full-time, M- F 8 am to 5 pm May be requested to work on weekends, overtime, and holidays based on business needs. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Groton, CT are encouraged to apply. Excellent full-time benefits, including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options Life and disability insurance 401(k) with company match Paid vacation and holidays

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