Associate Principal Scientist - Biology/Discovery

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Associate Principal Scientist to join our Swine Biologicals R&D team located in De Soto, KS. The successful candidate will be working in a collaborative, dynamic, and multidisciplinary group to develop swine vaccines with the aim of enhancing our robust vaccine pipeline.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and manage multiple vaccine development projects from proof-of-concept through pre-development and to licensing

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams and interact with various stakeholders including but not limited to Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, Process Development, Technical Operations, Quality Control, Manufacturing, and Management

• Manage and mentor a team of laboratory scientists to conduct experiments and animal trials supportive of project development

• Ensure high-quality and timely data generation, analysis, and reporting to project teams, governance bodies, and regulatory agencies

• Drive scientific innovation and champion new technologies and methods to enhance functional capabilities and productivity

• Collaborate extensively across our company's network and with external partners to drive project progression toward key milestones and contribute to business development diligence

• Support species strategies targeting vaccine-preventable diseases to enable a robust swine vaccine pipeline

Qualifications and Experience:

• PhD or equivalent degree from an accredited institution, preferably in Bacteriology or Microbiology. A DVM/VMD degree is a plus.

• Minimum of (5) years industry or academic research experience in vaccine research and development, preferably with a focus on bacterial vaccine development and/or microbiology

• Advanced and thorough scientific knowledge of vaccine research and development, disease mechanisms and related preclinical models and methods

• Expertise in one or more of the following fields: bacteriology, microbiology, virology, immunology, and biotechnology

• Ability to independently propose, plan and complete research programs

• Ability to manage multiple projects, including budgets, contracts, and timelines simultaneously

• Excellent organization and communication skills with a strong growth mindset

• Demonstrate ability to manage and develop a team effectively

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Knowledge and experience working in the area of swine diseases and vaccines research and development

• Experience in the animal health industry

• Experience of leading vaccine R&D projects and/or mentoring direct reports.

• Knowledge of regulatory aspects of biologics: 9CFR, EU Pharmacopeia, GLP, GCP and GMP

• Project management skills

• Experience in working with business development to identify and license external technology opportunities

• Experience in developing and managing collaborations with CRO, vendors, contractors and academic institutions

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