Principal Scientist

SciNova are excited to be partnered alongside an organisation who are at the forefront of drug development technology, pioneering ground-breaking solutions that drives accelerated scientific discovery. If you are passionate about cutting-edge technology and scientific innovation, possess sound scientific knowledge of protein biochemistry, plant biology and or DNA engineering - combined with solid experience in owning and executing complex R&D strategies, we encourage you to apply.

Role responsibilities:

• Own and execute the R&D strategy for the group - from idea creation to commercialisation.
• Train, support and mentor junior scientists within the team - offering invaluable technical guidance to enhance their potential.
• Lead R&D projects from planning to execution phase - manage resources, timelines, budgets, client communication etc.

Role requirements:

• PhD educated in a relevant scientific discipline - Molecular Biology, Plant Biology etc.
• 7+ years of industry experience not generated within academia is essential.
• Proven experience in taking ownership of creating and executing complex R&D projects.
• Sound scientific knowledge of different types of protein expression techniques and managing DSP activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot technical challenges independently.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a track record of successful collaboration in a multidisciplinary environment.

What my client offers:

• International working environment.
• Opportunity to work with ground-breaking technology.
• Extensive ongoing internal and external training and development programmes.