SGS · 1 month ago
Principal Scientist - Cosmetics
Richardson, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expSGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. The principal scientist position is an on-site high impact role that involves providing technical support and oversight on clinical studies while managing and coaching a small team of Principal Investigators.
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Responsibilities
The principal scientist position is an on-site high impact role in the science team. Reporting to the Scientific Director and closely partnering with the Principal Investigators and Operations team to provide technical support and oversight on clinical studies
Serves as a principal investigator or sub-investigator on studies (2-3 studies/year, and may reduce over time)
Actively provide technical support to Principal Investigators by closely working with them through entire life cycle of their clinical study/project
Serve as primary on-site technical liaison to support cross-functional operation teams - Clinic, support team (writing, statistics, image analysis), and quality
Manage and coach a small team of Principal Investigators
Work with clinic manager to identify and fill the technical gaps to improve testing methods, design and conduct pilot studies to develop new capabilities (new instruments or new applications of existing instruments)
Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned
Develop structured plan with Scientific Director to identify and nurture internal scientific talent as principal investigators
Travel for scientific purposes (conferences, technical oversight of studies at Physicians clinic, etc)
Qualification
Required
M.S with 5+ years experience or Ph.D with 3+ years of relevant experience conducting or supervising clinical research
2+ years as principal investigator in the field of skincare, personal care or dermatology clinical research
1+ year of supervisory experience
Handling and operating sophisticated clinical research bioinstruments
Company
SGS
SGS is the inspection, verification, testing and certification company.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2023-04-12IPO
Leadership Team
David Schramm
Operations Manager
Janet Vergis
Board Director
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