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Boehringer Ingelheim · 1 day ago

SR Principal/ Principal Scientist, In Vitro Translational Rheumatology

Ridgefield, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$140K/yr - $222K/yr

5+ years exp

Boehringer Ingelheim is a global leader in healthcare that focuses on innovation and improving lives. The Principal/Sr. Principal Scientist will lead a team in establishing scientific methodologies and translational assays in rheumatology, contributing to drug discovery and development projects.

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Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead and guide positioning of molecules in the disease area of Rheumatology by generating a scientific translational data package to support disease selection. Serve as the rheumatology disease area expert in Research by demonstrating up-to-date knowledge of rheumatological diseases including pathogenesis, standard of care, unmet need, and using this knowledge as the basis for developing translational assay systems

Independently proposes, design and performs scientific experiments with a predefined goal including developing new methodologies, protocols and or test procedures that contribute to core group/research goals and reflect expert knowledge; Direct and oversee experimental design and results of technicians and junior level scientists

Assumes leadership role for either project teams and/or acts as a translational biology representative on multiple project teams and contributes to overall program goals

Prepares clear technical reports, publications and oral presentations. Independently communicate results in the form of reports and/ or presentations; Deliver updates to senior level management in context of overall project goals

Build strong connections with external key opinion leaders in the field of rheumatology, Incorporate feedback and scientific insights into projects and experimental plans. Remain abreast of scientific literature

Work collaboratively within department, and across the Innovation Unit, including with Experimental Medicine colleagues and Medicine

Assumes responsibility for direct reports as needed including recruiting, managing, mentoring and developing scientific staff

Complies with all applicable regulations; Ensures that work performed in area of responsibility is conducted in a safe and compliant manner; Maintains proper records in accordance with SOPs and policies

Contributes to departmental administration; Demonstrates fiscal responsibility with respect to cost of experiments, technology, external collaborations, and travel

Qualification

Immunology expertiseVitro experimental skillsRheumatologic disease knowledgePeer-reviewed publicationsLab management experienceRegulatory understandingSupervisory experienceProblem-solving skillsTeam playerVerbal communicationWritten communicationMentoring skills

Required

A demonstrated track record of independent research and peer-reviewed publications in areas of immunology

Comprehensive knowledge of Rheumatologic diseases, including understanding of the T and B cell biology and interaction to other components of the tissue microenvironment

Strong understanding of immunology, with robust in vitro experimental skills

Prior hands-on experience with developing novel in vitro complex cellular models to assess the effects of novel therapeutic concepts

Expertise in establishing Rheumatologic-relevant culture systems is a plus

Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment to accelerate strategic and project decision-making

Team player with strong verbal, presentation, and written communication skills, with the ability to propose, articulate, evaluate and defend scientific ideas and data

Ability to mentor, develop and lead a group of scientists to deliver high quality data to contribute to overall program goals

Be accountable for the effective performance of the individuals

The ability to prioritize responsibility and be comfortable with changing direction and/or priorities

Appropriate level of understanding of applicable regulations

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in an interdisciplinary environment

Previous supervisory experience

Ph.D. Degree or equivalent 5+ years related experience in a related field or equivalent for Principal Scientist

Ph.D. from an accredited institution, or equivalent in relevant field, with seven-plus (7+) years of experience in addition to experience in lab management for Sr Principal Scientist

Preferred

Previous supervisory experience preferred

Company

Boehringer Ingelheim

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Boehringer Ingelheim is a group of pharmaceutical companies that focuses on prescription medicines and animal health. It is a sub-organization of Boehringer Ingelheim.

Founded in 1885

Ingelheim Am Rhein, Rheinland-Pfalz, DEU

10001+ employees

https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/

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