Principal Scientist - BioPharma

Performing critical work that impacts our industry and our world’s health while problem solving and innovating in the field – that is what we get to do every day at KCAS Bio. If that gets you excited too, then maybe working at KCAS Bio is for you.

As a Principal Scientist on the KCAS Bio Pharma services team, you get to further our mission as a core technical expert in quantifying proteins and anti-drug antibodies. You will provide oversight in the areas of early drug discovery, preclinical toxicology work, and clinical studies, including multiplexing by LBA (ligand binding assays) platforms, LCMS (liquid chromatography mass spectrometry), and flow cytometry.

• Function independently as a Principal Scientist and technical expert in the direction and execution of bioanalytical validations and biostudies as required.
• Provide oversight of the laboratory and mentor research staff in areas such as protocol interpretation, method development and refinement, study-related problem resolution, and technique validation, as well as providing scientific expertise in study design, conduct, and interpretation.
• Independently review, interpret, analyze, evaluate, and discuss study results with research staff and Sponsors.
• Prepare high-quality final reports appropriate for the study, including integration of supporting subcontractor(s)’ reports into final reports as required.
• Supervise research and scientific staff within the function.
• Direct activities of assigned group(s), to ensure effective performance of function.
• Review protocols, reports, and scientific documents of direct reports as required.
• Provide scientific and technical leadership within the designated business unit to resolve analytical challenges in a timely fashion, and to evaluate new technologies for potential integration into the existing portfolio of services.
• Provide direct daily supervision and review the work of assigned departmental employees, to ensure scientific accuracy and adherence to departmental policies, practices, and procedures. Schedule and prioritize direct reports’ workload.
• Ensure effective communication within departmental groups, to provide overlap of diverse expertise. Implement techniques to improve productivity, increase efficiencies, and maintain state-of-the-art practices.
• Monitor and increase the technical performance and expertise of departmental direct reports through coaching and mentoring. Prepare and deliver salary and performance reviews; review and approve salary appraisals initiated by direct reports.
• Attend scientific meetings, conferences, and training courses to enhance job and professional skills. Present abstracts/posters at national meetings, when appropriate, to maintain a scientific presence and visibility in areas of individual expertise.
• Ensure that reports, raw data specimens, and supporting study documentation are transferred to the archives at the close of each study.
• Ensure effective communication within departmental groups to provide expertise in Sponsor calls, presentation materials, and pricing information.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• At least six years of relevant experience within contract research, academic or pharmaceutical industry, including expertise in the core competencies of validation and bioanalysis of study samples. Also requires a full understanding of GLPs, and departmental/company SOPs.
• Experience designing, planning, and executing bioanalytical assays (ADA, PK, Biomarker and Nab), method development and validation.
• Experience designing complex experiments & evaluating outcome vs. regulatory guidelines, white papers, and current industry practices.
• Experience troubleshooting problems and actively participating in the life cycle management of assays.
• Ability to manage multiple moderate to highly complex projects, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
• Capable of anticipating and recognizing potential problems within programs and effectively communicate alternatives to clients in a meaningful fashion.
• Must have proven record of delivering quality service to customers on time and on budget.
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