Senior Principal Scientist (R6)

Job Description

Our Research Scientists are our Inventors. We identify and target steps in disease mechanisms or pathways that could be inhibited or enhanced. Our goal is to isolate a compound that is effective against a disease target. Using innovative thinking, state-of-the-art facilities and robust scientific methodology we collaborate to discover the next medical breakthrough.

At our Company, we are inspired by a shared mission and vision to save and improve lives worldwide. We are committed to being the premier, research-intensive biopharmaceutical company and are dedicated to providing leading innovations and solutions for today and the future.

For over a century, our Company has been engaged in the development, manufacture and distribution of vaccines. We continue that legacy in conducting cutting edge research programs that develop new vaccines to meet an unmet medical need.

Our Company is seeking a highly motivated candidate for the position of Senior Principal Scientist (R6) within the Discovery Platforms and Biology group. This group sits within the Infectious Disease and Vaccine Discovery organization, providing scientific research leadership and enablement for the organization. The role will require the individual to work to establish a high-throughput platform(s) initially suitable for nucleic acid and protein sub-unit antigens for evaluation. They will provide scientific input, lead on capital investments, and recruit key talent to establish the high-throughput platform. This team will work in partnership with discovery scientists to drive our discovery engine for new antigens.

The ideal candidate should have an established track record in leading research and scientific problem solving. They should have demonstrated commitment towards scientific advances related to vaccine discovery and development and progressing new high-throughput technologies and methodologies.

The applicant will have the ability to collaborate and integrate activities with internal and external partners (eg, across the division, across our Company, alliance partners, vendors, academic institutions) to execute innovative and efficient research and development activities.

The individual will report directly to the Head of Discovery Platforms and Biology and will be required to represent the group on certain duties. S/he will receive general guidance on policy matters and as required for the coordination of vaccine discovery activities with those of the rest of the Division and/or Company and will be expected to communicate the scientific and business value of certain decisions and gain the support of internal/external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will also have a proven track record of developing talent and high performing teams from a diverse scientific background and will have the ability to advance our Company's commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Minimum Qualifications include:

• A PhD in biochemistry, biochemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, or relevant field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in aspects of vaccine discovery and development with exposure to all stages and aspects of vaccine development.
• Excellent understanding of automation platforms for high-throughput development
• Track record in the aspects of vaccine discovery, development, and commercialization
• Strong process development knowledge

The Senior Principal Scientist should demonstrate effectiveness in the following key dimensions:

• Originates and develops new project/program ideas; Contributes expertise and creativity to the collective knowledge and aids in solving complex pipeline problems
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong leadership in a team environment.
• Collaborates extensively across functions/ divisions and externally
• Leverages functional area expertise to support pipeline projects
• Consistently delivers results aligned with business needs
• Demonstrated ability for critical thinking and innovation
• Ability to develop cost-effective development plans and strong sense of value for investment
• Ability to engage and align other stakeholders outside the project team
• Demonstrate an ability to apply and promote a growth mindset within teams and partnerships

We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we "follow the science" that great medicines can make a significant impact to our world. We believe that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients across the globe.

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Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

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Requisition ID:R247532