Science & Business Development Lead

Battelle • Columbus, OH

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply. Job Summary Battelle is seeking a nationally recognized scientific leader in New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) to accelerate the adoption of human‑relevant, non‑animal testing platforms across research, safety assessment, and regulatory science. This position plays a critical role in advancing organ‑on‑chip systems, micro physiological platforms, multi‑omics integration, and computational toxicology to support the evolution of modern toxicology and regulatory decision‑making. The Principal Scientist will drive scientific strategy, build high‑impact partnerships, contribute to federal and industry initiatives, and lead multidisciplinary R&D programs that position Battelle at the forefront of human‑relevant biological models. The role will be responsible for business development within the NAM field.

Requirements

• PhD (or equivalent) in toxicology, biomedical engineering, physiology, pharmacology, microbiology, virology, or related field.
• Recognized subject‑matter expertise in NAMs, MPS, organ‑on‑chip technologies, or advanced in vitro models.
• Demonstrated leadership of interdisciplinary scientific teams.
• Evidence of scientific impact through publications, regulatory engagements, working group participation, or technology development.
• Experience applying human‑relevant test systems to safety assessment, mechanistic investigation, or translational science.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing or validating MPS systems for regulatory applications (FDA, EPA, industry).
• Participation in national NAM/MPS initiatives, interagency workgroups, or scientific standards development.
• Familiarity with computational toxicology, QSAR modeling, and machine‑learning approaches.
• Proven ability to build collaborative partnerships and secure external funding.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead Battelle’s scientific strategy for integrating NAMs, MPS, organ‑on‑chip platforms, and human‑relevant in vitro models into client programs.
• Serve as a thought leader on emerging scientific and regulatory expectations across FDA, EPA, NIH/NICEATM, and industry sectors.
• Translate technological advances into actionable programmatic growth opportunities.
• Lead multidisciplinary scientific teams in the design, validation, and application of MPS technologies, including multi‑organ and tissue-specific systems.
• Establish integrated MPS workflows that incorporate transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and other omics‑based platforms.
• Develop approaches for MPS‑to‑in vivo extrapolation and computational toxicology integration (QSAR, machine learning, predictive modeling).
• Provide scientific oversight, technical review, and quality assurance for complex R&D programs.
• Collaborate with regulatory leaders to support scientific acceptance, qualification, and guidance development for MPS‑based methodologies.
• Represent Battelle in national working groups, interagency collaborations, scientific advisory committees, and industry consortia.
• Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions, federal agencies, and industry leaders to expand MPS and NAM capabilities.
• Contribute to proposal development, client engagement, and technical marketing to grow Battelle’s NAM/MPS portfolio.
• Publish high‑impact scientific manuscripts and present research findings at national and international conferences.

Benefits

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule : Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs .
• Take time to recharge : You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together : Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future : Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
• Advance your education : Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree