Senior Scientist (Medical Device/Biocompatibility)

Pharmaron • San Diego, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Pharmaron is seeking a Senior Scientist to serve as a scientific lead on its medical device team. The role involves preclinical protocol development, study execution, data analysis, and preparation of study reports for medical device evaluation. The Senior Scientist provides scientific support, planning, coordination, and execution of projects within the Service Line; works with clients to understand their requirements and provide expert advice and tailored solutions; and supports staff training and adoption of best practices. The role also involves surgical study support, facility and animal-care compliance, and learning and performing new surgical procedures and medical device technologies.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in a scientific discipline with education in veterinary medicine, laboratory animal research, and/or large-animal surgery, or a PhD in life sciences.
• At least 3 years of experience in basic or applied research in pharma, medical devices, or toxicology at the scientist level.
• Experience writing scientific reports.
• Experience writing and reviewing protocols.
• Experience in medical device biocompatibility and toxicology.
• Experience in large-animal surgery.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop protocols for, execute, and report exploratory, non-GLP, and GLP in vivo studies for medical device evaluation.
• Apply knowledge and experience in protocol development, execution, and data interpretation for medical device biocompatibility studies.
• Oversee or support surgical studies, including pre-operative procedures such as catheter placement and intubation, intra-operative anesthesia and monitoring, postoperative monitoring and evaluations, and imaging such as ICE, TTE, TEE, and fluoroscopy.
• Write or revise SOPs to support facility compliance with applicable regulations and industry standards for surgical studies, animal care, and welfare.
• Ensure facility compliance with applicable animal-care and use regulations, guidelines, and standards, including USDA, FDA, ISO, and AAALAC requirements.
• Assist the Attending Veterinarian with clinical care of animals in the vivarium as needed.
• Engage with clients, understand their requirements, provide expert advice, and offer tailored solutions.
• Provide scientific support, planning, coordination, and execution of projects within the Service Line using in-depth service-category expertise.
• Learn and perform new surgical procedures and learn medical device technologies.
• Assist in training PLSS research staff and continually refine and adopt best practices.
• Prepare scientific reports and analyze study data.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with significant employer contributions.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Paid time off, paid sick leave, and company holidays.
• Employer-funded Health Savings Account contributions for eligible plans.
• Healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts.
• Employer-paid employee life insurance, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program, mental health resources, and wellness programs.
• Family-friendly benefits, including fertility support and maternity resources.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior