Senior Scientist/ Associate Director, Neuroscience job in Boston, USA

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Job type: Permanent

Discipline: Senior/Director & VP, Biological Sciences, Pharmacology

Location: United States

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Proclinical is seeking a Senior Scientist / Associate Director of Neuroscience for our client located in Boston, MA. We are a seeking a Senior Scientist/ Associate Director, Neuroscience with a background in cell and molecular biology to lead and guide research efforts in the development of novel gene therapies.

Job responsibilities:

As part of a collaborative team, drive and support all aspects of drug development- from lead identification through drug product validation.
Conduct R&D projects on various cell types and will work with external partners in academia and industry to pilot independent projects that validate these new approaches.
Establish molecular and cell-based (ie: in vitro iPSCs or primary neuronal cultures) models for neurodevelopmental disorders to allow for identification, validation, and optimization of therapeutic modalities
Help define novel therapeutic approaches and to streamline development activities
Able to extend in vitro findings to relevant in vivo models
Oversee and manage preclinical research activities at internal labs
Coordinate and manage external contract research organizations (CRO) work as needed
Ensure appropriate project management and oversight with multiple studies and therapeutic programs
Serve as a key resource, providing scientific knowledge and expertise to cross-functional project teams (CMC, regulatory, program management, BD, etc.)
Supervise non-clinical report generation for ongoing studies and results
Build strong collaborative relationships with research and development teams to meet project, departmental, and company goals
Where appropriate, publish findings and attend scientific meetings

Skills and Requirements:

PhD in Neuroscience, Pharmacology, or related health science field
5-7+ years industry experience
Expertise in cell and molecular technology
Independent research with little to no supervision
Experience in drug development and discovery
Initiate lab operations with experience having direct reports
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work independently and report results to all levels within the organization
Strong commitment to quality and accountability
Data-driven decision-making and experimental planning
Strong organizational and project management skills
Able to foster strong working relationships with both internal and external partners

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Max Robinson at (+1) 857-362-9542 or m.robinson@proclinical.com.

Proclinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.

Proclinical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

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