Principal Scientist I

The ideal candidate will be a recognized leader and technical expert in their field who will lead their team to execute effectively on critical research to address project and franchise needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong, established background in pharmacology, with a specialization in in vivo pharmacology, and a proven track record of successfully leading diverse, matrixed project teams to advance novel therapeutics into development.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a high level of proficiency and expertise in his/her discipline.
• Drive functional excellence by leading team members in designing and performing in vivo assays, analyzing pharmacological results to answer scientific questions, and ensuring timely delivery of data and presentations.
• Set functional goals and experimental timelines and execute a strategy that aligns with the goals and key scientific objectives of the Biological Research department and the Neuroscience and Aesthetic Franchises.
• Manage team priorities and activities and develop the skills and careers of direct reports through effective mentoring, training, and supervision.
• Ensure the team understands the broad objectives of the projects they are supporting and their role in achieving them.
• Demonstrate creative 'out of the box' thinking to solve difficult problems, champion new technologies, and independently modify experimental plans when required to achieve project goals.
• Collaborate and develop strong working relationships with cross-functional team members to advance discovery programs into clinical studies, including potentially supporting later development goals.
• Make significant contributions to project teams through lab-based, or other work environment activities.
• Develop forward-looking strategies to identify and implement novel assays, measurements, and technologies that increase throughput, quality, and reproducibility of pharmacological results.
• Advance scientific expertise within the function and stay current on emerging literature and science, integrate new trends from internal and external sources into short-term functional objectives.
• Provide expert advice and share knowledge with direct reports, peers, and senior management.
• Oversee data management and QC, author technical documents and publications, including protocols, study reports, relevant sections of regulatory filings, and other similar documents.
• Effectively organize and present program updates and research strategies to cross-functional partners and leaders across the discovery and development organizations.
• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, controlled drug, and animal welfare where applicable.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with pharmacological assays, focusing on in vivo pharmacology in an industrial research environment, with at least 6+ years of experience managing teams and/or cross-functional projects.
• Direct experience with peripheral animal models and measurements is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge and experience in neuroscience, both central and peripheral, animal anatomy and histological assays and methods.
• Highly organized and self-directed, capable of leading multiple complex research programs in parallel.
• Detail-oriented, with a demonstrated commitment to accuracy and thoroughness in documenting experimental plans, timelines, study results, and technical reports.
• Demonstrated experience authoring and contributing to a variety of documentation and presentations, including technical reports and regulatory documents.
• Proven leadership and management abilities, including mentoring, guiding, supervising, and developing scientific personnel of varied backgrounds and training levels, while supporting multiple complex research programs in parallel.
• Solid understanding of statistical analysis of scientific data using software tools (e.g., Prism, SigmaPlot, SPSS).
• Effective problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead teams to resolve issues and make sound strategic decisions.
• Effective written and oral communication, and strong interpersonal skills for working with diverse internal groups and external partners.
• Ability to create an inclusive environment where diverse ideas, viewpoints and backgrounds are valued; willingness and ability to lead inclusively and demonstrate a commitment to listen and consider all points of view.

Education & Experience

PhD in Biology, Pharmacology, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, or equivalent field with 6+ years of related work experience in biotech or pharma; Master's Degree Science or PharmD with 12+ years of related work.