Principal Scientist, Drug Discovery

MSD

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Principal Scientist, Drug Discovery in our Research and Development Department will be responsible for identifying new molecular entities and technologies for use in animal health from our Company Laboratories or from external partners such as human pharma or biotech companies as well as academia. The successful candidate will be a key driver to advance novel targets and will lead these research programs from ideation through the early research and proof-of-concept phase up to the development stage. She/he/they will interface with researchers and senior management throughout the organization as well as external partners and operate within a matrix structure to garner resources for the necessary research work (Medicinal and Process Chemistry, in vitro Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, Disease Models, Formulation Development, Safety & Toxicology). The position will report directly to the Distinguished Scientist and Global Head, our Company's Research & Development Liaison and Discovery – Non-infectious Diseases.

Requirements

DVM/VMD, as well as a PhD in experimental pharmacology
Minimum of 8 years industry or pharmaceutical research experience in drug discovery or preclinical research with a focus on in vivo pharmacology
Advanced and thorough scientific knowledge in pharmacology, disease mechanisms and related preclinical models
Expertise in one of the following fields: oncology, diabetes, respiratory & immunology, cardiology, pain & inflammation, reproduction, drug delivery or biotechnology
Knowledge of regulatory aspects of pharmaceuticals including GLP, GCP and GMP
Ability to manage multiple projects, including budgets, contracts, and timelines
Ability to independently plan, recommend and complete research programs
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Effective creator of executive level presentations and documents
Experience in preparing patent applications in support of patent coverage of research efforts
Adaptability
Assay Development
Biochemical Assays
Cell Culture Techniques
Communication
Detail-Oriented
Ethical Compliance
Functional Genomics
In Vivo Models
Leading Project Teams
Molecular Biology Techniques
Persuasion
Professional Networking
Protein Biochemistry
Protein Purifications
Science
Social Collaboration
Virology

Nice To Haves

Board certification in Pharmacology
Project management skills within pharmaceuticals
Experience in developing and managing collaborations with outsource providers, vendors, contractors and academic institutions
Experience in working with business development to identify and license external technology opportunities

Responsibilities

Identifying new molecular entities and technologies for use in animal health
Advance novel targets
Lead research programs from ideation through the early research and proof-of-concept phase up to the development stage
Interface with researchers and senior management throughout the organization as well as external partners
Operate within a matrix structure to garner resources for the necessary research work