Sr. Principal Scientist (Sr. Research Scientist)
Core
Designing, conducting, and analyzing complex clinical research studies, specifically focusing on ligand binding assays (LBA) to advance new medicines and treatments.
Role type
Sr. Principal Scientist (Sr. Research Scientist) in clinical research and assay development
Builds
Innovative research initiatives, scientific protocols, and validated ligand binding assays for clinical trials
Domain
Healthcare intelligence, clinical research, and bioanalysis
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Ligand binding assay (LBA) expertise, ELISA, ECLIA, PK/PD/immunogenicity analysis, Neutralizing antibody (NAb) testing, clinical research design, data analysis, SOP/WI writing, GLP compliance, advanced instrumentation maintenance
Preferred skills
External publication record, presenter/publisher in regulated fields, mentoring junior scientists, business development consulting
Technologies
SoftMax Pro, Watson
Responsibilities
Independently design and execute LBA method development experiments, provide scientific input to management and business development, drive new business by consulting sponsors on assay requirements, take initiative in process development and SOP/WI writing, perform data review of other scientists' work, support laboratory operations with assay quality and troubleshooting
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities