What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Research Scientist (Neuro-Oncology/Drug Delivery/Publications) (Part Time) position at Systems Ally?
Location: Lake County – hybrid local to lake county
Hours: 20 – 40 hours / week
Duration: up to 1 year
Sr. Principal Research Scientist – Pre - Clinical project manager
What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position:
- Educational Background: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or M.D. in a specialized area of Neuroscience/Neuro-Oncology.
- Drug Delivery to the CNS: Demonstrable experience with drug delivery to the Central Nervous System, including related surgical procedures and medical devices.
- Research Publication Skills: Proven ability to independently draft peer-reviewed papers. Strong skills in editing, reviewing, and revising manuscripts to ensure clarity and coherence. Excellent communication abilities for collaborating with co-authors and editorial board members
Role Description:
- The successful candidate will lead investigation of innovative device-based drug delivery solutions to improve tissue exposure when systemic delivery does not fully exploit the potential of our drugs.
- In close collaboration with partner functions in Discovery and Development Biological Sciences, the incumbent will develop a thorough understanding of delivery barriers and associated biology, and lead the search, evaluation, and assessment of relevant delivery technologies.
- This role offers the opportunity to shape strategy, develop and champion concepts, and assemble the data package to support translation into clinical development.
- The ideal candidate will also have strong writing and editorial skills to create peer-reviewed publications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supplier Due Diligence: Execute due diligence on potential device suppliers, emphasizing those with capabilities to facilitate pathways to clinical trials and commercial launches. Partner with medical device suppliers throughout early development stages.
- Preclinical Study Design: Collaborate in developing study protocols by providing expert insights to enhance device performance and achieve targeted endpoints effectively.
- Data Analysis and Presentation: Analyze and interpret data from preclinical studies, focusing on drug biodistribution, efficacy, and toxicity. Co-author presentations designed to assist stakeholders in making informed project milestone decisions.
- Publications: Co-author and co-edit white papers and external publications to share insights and findings with the broader scientific community.
Qualifications:
- Educational Background: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or M.D. in a specialized area of Neuroscience/Neuro-Oncology. 5 years experience
- Drug Delivery to the CNS: Demonstrable experience with drug delivery to the Central Nervous System, including related surgical procedures and medical devices.
- Research Publication Skills: Proven ability to independently draft peer-reviewed papers. Strong skills in editing, reviewing, and revising manuscripts to ensure clarity and coherence. Excellent communication abilities for collaborating with co-authors and editorial board members.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $80.00 - $82.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Neurology
- Oncology
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Research Publication Skills: 5 years (Preferred)
- create peer-reviewed publications.: 5 years (Preferred)
- drug delivery: 5 years (Preferred)
- editing, reviewing, and revising manuscripts: 5 years (Preferred)
- Neuroscience/Neuro-Oncology.: 5 years (Preferred)
- medical devices.: 5 years (Preferred)
- investigation of device-based drug delivery solutions: 5 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- North Chicago, IL 60064 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $80 - $82
