Senior Scientist (Medical Device/Biocompatibility)
Pharmaron
Summary
Conduct preclinical protocol development, study execution, preparing study reports and data analysis whilst serving as a scientific lead in the medical device team.
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for study design, protocol development, execution and reporting of exploratory, non-GLP, and GLP in vivo studies for medical device evaluation.
- Knowledge and experience in protocol dev, execution and data interpretation of medical device biocompatibility studies
- Oversee and/or provide support for surgical studies, including pre-operative procedures (catheter placement, intubation, etc.), intra-operative anaesthesia and monitoring, postoperative monitoring and evaluations, and supportive imaging (i.e. ICE, TTE, TEE, fluoroscopy).
- Write or revise SOPs to ensure facility compliance with applicable regulations and industry standards for surgical studies, animal care, and welfare.
- Ensure facility compliance with applicable regulations, guidelines, and standards related to animal care and use (e.g., USDA, FDA, ISO, and AAALAC)
- Assist the Attending Veterinarian in managing the clinical care of animals in the vivarium as needed.
- Engage with clients, understand their requirements, provide expert advice, and offer tailored solutions.
- Deploy in-depth knowledge and expertise in the respective service category to provide scientific support, planning, coordination, and execution of projects within the Service Line.
- Learn, perform and train new surgical procedures & learn medical device technologies
- Assist in the training of PLSS research staff, continually refining and adopting new best practices.
What We're Looking For
- Graduate Degree in a scientific discipline with education in veterinary medicine, lab animal research and/or large animal surgery and/or a PhD in life sciences
- 3+ years of experience in basic science research or applied research in Pharma, Med Device or Toxicology at a scientist level position
- Experience in writing scientific reports
- Experience in protocol writing and review
- Experience in medical device biocompatibility & toxicology
- Experience in large animal surgery
Requirements
- Graduate Degree in a scientific discipline with education in veterinary medicine, lab animal research and/or large animal surgery and/or a PhD in life sciences
- 3+ years of experience in basic science research or applied research in Pharma, Med Device or Toxicology at a scientist level position
- Experience in writing scientific reports
- Experience in protocol writing and review
- Experience in medical device biocompatibility & toxicology
- Experience in large animal surgery
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Leave
- Company Holidays
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- AD&D Insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fertility Support
- Maternity Resources
Company overview
Pharmaron is a premier global life sciences service provider founded in 2004, offering comprehensive research, development, and manufacturing services throughout the entire drug discovery and development process. As a leading Contract Research Organization (CRO) and Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), Pharmaron provides integrated solutions across multiple therapeutic modalities including small molecules, biologics, and cell and gene therapy (CGT) products. The company's extensive service portfolio encompasses synthetic and medicinal chemistry, biology services, DMPK (drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics), pharmacology, toxicology, radiochemistry, CMC (chemistry, manufacturing, and controls), and clinical development services. With over 10,000 employees worldwide and facilities across China, the United States, and Europe, Pharmaron supports pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in accelerating their R&D programs from early discovery through commercial manufacturing. The company is publicly listed on both the Shenzhen and Hong Kong stock exchanges and maintains a strong commitment to scientific excellence, regulatory compliance, and technological innovation in the life sciences sector.