Principal Scientist, Drug Discovery

## Principal Scientist, Drug Discovery Apply remote type:
Hybrid locations:
USA
- New Jersey
- Rahwaytime type:
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End Date:
June 26, 2026 (12 days left to apply) job requisition :
R363749
** Job Description
** The Principal Scientist, Drug Discovery in our Research and Development Department will be responsible for identifying new molecular entities and technologies for use in animal health from our Company Laboratories or from external partners such as human pharma or biotech companies as well as academia. The successful candidate will be a key driver to advance novel targets and will lead these research programs from ideation through the early research and proof-of-concept phase up to the development stage.

She/he/they will interface with researchers and senior management throughout the organization as well as external partners and operate within a matrix structure to garner resources for the necessary research work (Medicinal and Process Chemistry, in vitro Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, Disease Models, Formulation Development, Safety & Toxicology).  The position will report directly to the Distinguished Scientist and Global Head, our Company's Research & Development Liaison and Discovery – Non-infectious Diseases.
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* Education:

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* Required:

DVM/VMD, as well as a PhD in experimental pharmacology
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* Required Experience:

*** Minimum of 8 years industry or pharmaceutical research experience in drug discovery or preclinical research with a focus on
* in vivo
* pharmacology* Advanced and thorough scientific knowledge in pharmacology, disease mechanisms and related preclinical models
* Expertise in one of the following fields: oncology, diabetes, respiratory & immunology, cardiology, pain & inflammation, reproduction, drug delivery or biotechnology
* Knowledge of regulatory aspects of pharmaceuticals including GLP, GCP and GMP
* Ability to manage multiple projects, including budgets, contracts, and timelines
* Ability to independently plan, recommend and complete research programs
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Effective creator of executive level presentations and documents
* Experience in preparing patent applications in support of patent coverage of research efforts
* 10 % Travel
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* Preferred Experience:

*** Board certification in Pharmacology
* Project management skills within pharmaceuticals
* Experience in developing and managing collaborations with outsource providers, vendors, contractors and academic institutions
* Experience in working with business development to identify and license external technology opportunities
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* Location:

*** Our Company's Animal Health Headquarters, Rahway, NJ
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* Required Skills:

** Adaptability, Assay Development, Biochemical Assays, Cell Culture Techniques, Communication, Detail-Oriented, Ethical Compliance, Functional Genomics, In Vivo Models, Leading Project Teams, Molecular Biology Techniques, Persuasion, Professional Networking, Protein Biochemistry, Protein Purifications, Science, Social Collaboration, Virology
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