Job Description SummaryWe’re seeking a Principal Scientist to provide scientific leadership, foster impactful external connectivity and partnerships, and help shape the strategic direction of our neural portfolio.
As Principal Scientist, you will help define the scientific and technical direction of the Neural R&D team and serve as a senior scientific advisor across the organization. You will bring deep expertise in neuroscience together with a strong external network and broad awareness of emerging technologies, research trends, customer needs, and competitive developments. Working across R&D, Product Management, Business Development, and other functions, you will identify and evaluate new scientific opportunities, establish relationships with key external experts and collaborators, and translate outside insights into recommendations for portfolio strategy, capability development, partnerships, and new products. As a recognized leader in the neural space, you will be responsible for aspects related to product development, product support, continuous improvement, and quality for the neural market with a lens that encompasses both short- and long-term goals aligned with business objectives.
Job DescriptionDuties and Responsibilities
- Sets the standard of excellence for the neural team, mentoring experienced and developing scientific staff and acting as the subject matter expert for all things neural
- Leverages extensive scientific and business knowledge for drive initiatives that align with larger corporate goals and vision
- Builds and maintains strong relationships with key opinion leaders, academic researchers, biotechnology and pharmaceutical scientists and other partners
- Acts as a company ambassador to lead external collaborations
- Applies creative and innovative approaches that result in the launch of new products and/or IP generation, demonstrating a high level of scientific competency
- Leads departmental, inter-departmental, and external communications and collaborations with an ability to adapt communications to the specific audience to regularly be seen as a subject matter expert
Knowledge and Qualifications
- Requires a PhD in neuroscience, neurobiology or a related discipline, typically with 8+ years of additional experience. Experience in industry, translational research, or product-oriented R&D is preferred
- Recognized scientific expertise in one or more areas relevant to the Neural portfolio, with broad knowledge of current and emerging approaches in neuroscience research
- Track record of working within a complex interdisciplinary environment with an ability to lead a process of continuous improvement
- An established external scientific network and a track record of building productive relationships with key opinion leaders, academic collaborators, biotechnology or pharmaceutical organizations, or other external partners
- Exceptional scientific communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with research scientists, commercial partners, senior leaders, and external experts
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This is an opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a science-oriented, creative, and dynamic environment. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and meaningful career development opportunities.
The annual salary for this job ranges from:
$144,800.00 - $241,300.00
STEMCELL determines an individual27s pay within the range based on multiple factors including experience, education, job-related skills, and equity within the team or organization. For jobs that are eligible for sales incentives, the range noted above is inclusive of target incentives; actual incentives are based on individual performance results in accordance with company policy. In addition to base salary, STEMCELL offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health benefits, retirement savings, and more.
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