CareerPlan

Principal Research Scientist I, Biologics CMC Developability Modeling

North Chicago, IL, usFull-time2026-11-09 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead modeling efforts to develop models of protein structure and function, utilizing biophysical and analytical instrumentation to assess drug candidates and solve foundational questions like viscosity, chemical degradation, and aggregation.

Role type

Principal Research Scientist (Biologics CMC Developability Modeling)

Builds

Predictive models for protein stability and formulation screening to augment decision making in protein design and development

Domain

Biopharmaceuticals / Protein Engineering / Machine Learning

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

mechanistic and statistical modeling, predictive machine learning, deep learning, hierarchical/multi-task frameworks, feature attribution, sensitivity analysis, model interpretability, biochemistry experimentation design

Preferred skills

knowledge of protein solution behavior, cross-functional decision making

Technologies

high throughput instrumentation, digital data systems

Responsibilities

Serve as technical expert for modeling within the team; represent the team in modeling communities; perform in vitro laboratory experiments and design wet lab studies; identify emerging scientific trends and integrate them into plans; present data at conferences and prepare manuscripts; coordinate developability assessment activities for Discovery Projects

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship