Grifols · 2 months ago
Principal Research Scientist I
North Carolina, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
8+ years expGrifols is a global healthcare company that has been working to improve health and well-being since 1909. They are seeking a Principal Research Scientist I to join their New Proteins & Technology group, where the individual will be responsible for conducting evaluations of proteins and developing novel therapies while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role involves leading research projects, data analysis, and maintaining laboratory facilities.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturing
Responsibilities
Responsible for developing functional area objectives in support of departmental objectives/corporate goals
Represents the functional area on a cross-functional team
Identifies and requests needed resources within or across functional areas
Independently writes and critically edits procedures or technical reports of a complex nature, assimilating information across functional areas, suitable for regulatory submission or external publication
Directs resources in the preparation of procedures or technical reports of a complex nature suitable for regulatory submission or external publication
Communicates technical and project results and critical information to technical and/or non-technical audiences
Develops creative, novel programs to meet corporate objectives and open new business opportunities
Capable of leading others in problem-solving efforts
Contributes to the development of new principles or concepts
Independently designs, executes, and interprets results for novel and scientifically complex study programs
Mentors others in experimental design
Capable of directing others in study execution
Maintains laboratory facilities in accordance with company policies and industrial best practices
Provides support for research and developmental studies, clinical or commercial manufacturing as needed
Identifies, implements, and qualifies, as necessary, equipment to meet industrial best practices or achieve compliance with regulatory expectations
Qualification
Required
PhD and a strong background in pharmaceuticals across a variety of disease areas
Deep understanding of protein function and disease pathobiology
Ability to apply knowledge to the identification and development of novel therapies using proteins
Experience writing grants and working with biomedical intelligence platforms
Excellent communication skills to effectively identify, establish, and maintain collaborations with external expert partners
Ability to present findings to internal teams
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
Educational degrees must be relevant to position (e.g., Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Toxicology)
A Bachelor's degree with at least 12 years of experience
A Master's degree with at least 10 years of experience
A PhD with at least 8 years of experience
Advanced ability to set and meet deadlines, multitask, as well as to identify, request, and prioritize resources across functional area based on project needs
Demonstrates advanced critical judgment and strategic thinking in representing functional area concerns on cross functional teams
Experienced in identifying projects risks
Must demonstrate advanced ability to produce, oversee, and/or deliver written and oral presentations for technical and leadership audiences
Independently applies sound scientific principles in development of innovative solutions to complex technical problems
Advanced ability to creatively apply scientific principles in problem solving in potentially novel areas
Advanced ability to apply standardized root cause analysis, investigation tools and methodologies
Recognized and consulted as an expert in professional field within functional area or externally
Broad knowledge and expertise of modern scientific technologies commonly used in functional area
Evidence of patent and/or publication record in peer-reviewed journals
Proficient with the use of MS Office software
Company
Grifols
Grifols is a global healthcare company.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.51BKey Investors
Michael J. Fox Foundation
2025-01-14Grant· $21M
2024-06-04Post Ipo Debt· $1.41B
2024-04-23Post Ipo Debt· $1.07B
Leadership Team
Camille Alpi
Chief Human Resources Officer
Víctor Deu
Director of Planning & Control Department
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