Principal Scientist Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Principal Scientist to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Supports employee engagement activities within the team;
- Quantitative and qualitative analysis;
- Coordinate equipment and supply needs/purchases;
- Planning and execution of biologic research studies;
- Independently develop and validate assays including automation and execution;
- Technology and/or project leadership for internal and/or external projects;
- Development of project plans and effective participation in SOW generation and execution;
- Grant writing, manuscript preparation and external presentation;
- Generate intellectual properties, publish research in peer-reviewed conferences and journals , Perform additional duties, as required;
- Design, simulate and test internal protection of low voltage (<1000 V) power electronic converters;
- Responsible for On Time Delivery of project milestones and efficient team member utilization;
- Validate research findings through controller / power hardware-in-loop testing;
- Assesses Associate performance and Leadership qualities and enables the implementation of associate career development plans;
- Advocates for DBS; actively participates in and provides leadership for the use of the tools;
- Create research ideas and proposals, secure buy-in from internal / external sponsors.
Requirements:
- Development experience in biologics, parenterals, combination drug products, or modified release drug products is a plus;
- Up to 15% domestic and international travel may be required;
- A solid understanding of analytical, organic, and physical chemistry;
- PhD in Chemistry or related discipline with 10+ years of pharmaceutical analytical chemistry experience, or BS/MS with 14+ years of experience;
- Strong experience in IVD Product Development, preferably with technical expertise in IHC and/or ISH assays on automated staining platforms;
- Implements the organization strategy and connects the team’s work to the organization’s purpose;
- Travel expectations within this role are low (5% to 10%);
- Responsible for On Time Delivery of project milestones and efficient team member utilization;
- BSc in a Scientific discipline, MS or PhD preferred;
- Directly leads scientific associates;
- Minimum 8+ years of industry experience (PhD);
- Supports employee engagement activities within the team;
- Experience with FDA and/or EU CE-IVD quality requirements and the preparation of relevant documents for the submission to these agencies;
- Demonstrable experience of driving the successful development and release of products through regulatory submissions;
- The candidate should have the desire and ability to mentor scientists towards timebound goals.