Senior Scientist - Pharmacology

MEDICILON USA CORP•Lexington, MA

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About The Position

Medicilon USA Corp is seeking a Senior Scientist with strong expertise in in vitro and in vivo pharmacology to lead study execution, scientific strategy, and client-facing activities. This role plays a key part in delivering high-quality preclinical studies and expanding our pharmacology platforms. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in assay development and animal models, thrives in a fast-paced CRO setting, and can bridge scientific execution with client needs.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Biology, Immunology, or related field with 5+ years of industry/CRO experience.
Strong hands-on experience in in vitro assays and in vivo pharmacology models.
Proven ability to lead studies end-to-end and manage multiple projects.
Familiarity with GLP/QMS standards and working in a client-driven environment.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to present data clearly to clients.

Nice To Haves

Experience mentoring or supervising junior staff preferred.
Prior client-facing or CRO experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and lead in vitro and in vivo pharmacology studies, including protocol development, execution, data analysis, and reporting.
Develop, optimize, and validate assays such as cell-based assays, efficacy models, PK/PD-related studies, and biomarker analysis.
Oversee study conduct to ensure scientific rigor, reproducibility, and alignment with client objectives.
Interpret data and generate clear, decision-ready insights for internal teams and clients.
Evaluate new techniques and models to expand pharmacology capabilities.
Serve as a scientific lead on client projects, participating in study design discussions, troubleshooting, and results presentation.
Work closely with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to ensure timelines and deliverables are met.
Prepare reports and presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Maintain accurate and compliant documentation using ELN systems.
Support GLP-like practices and QMS, including SOP development and adherence to audit-ready standards.
Assist in technology transfer and platform setup (including collaboration with China teams where applicable).
Contribute to continuous improvement of workflows, assay robustness, and data quality.
Mentor and guide junior scientists and research associates in experimental design and execution.
Support onboarding and training to build team capability and consistency.
Partner with Business Development by providing scientific input for proposals, capabilities discussions, and client engagement.