Sr. Scientist - Chemical Biology Innovation
MilliporeSigma

Job Info

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A career with MilliporeSigma is an ongoing journey of discovery: our 57,000 people are shaping how the world lives, works and plays through next generation advancements in healthcare, life science and performance materials. For more than 350 years and across the world we have passionately pursued our curiosity to find novel and vibrant ways of enhancing the lives of others. MilliporeSigma is a business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.

Your role:

The Sr. Scientist - Chemical Biology Innovation contributes to our R&D mission in "Developing chemistry technologies to enable commercialization of high value products and services for chemical synthesis, materials science, and industrial customers."

As a Sr. Scientist for Chemical Biology Innovation, you will be an integral component of shaping future chemical biology technologies and platforms at MilliporeSigma by working across our global R&D organization and with our partners in Business Development and Product Management.

You will identify and develop solutions with high market potential and act as a hub for interdisciplinary expertise and operational execution within our Life Science organization.

• Technology and customer insights: Scout and vet innovation and business development opportunities in the chemical biology and drug discovery space with customers and by building/maintaining internal and external key-opinion-leader (KOL) networks
• Strategic and tactical planning: Co-lead short- and long-term chemical biology innovation strategy with marketing and business development teams. Identify gaps in current solutions and capabilities
• Product/service ideation: Translate novel technologies into products and services by leading their research, conceptualization, and design
• Solution development, validation, and implementation: Utilize global R&D sites to make, validate, and productize multidisciplinary solutions to specifications important to our chemical biology customers.

Who you are:

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of Ph.D. in Chemistry field
• 5+ years chemical biology experience in pharma drug discovery setting / industry experience
• In-depth knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry as well as application of small molecules in biology

Preferred Qualifications

• Curious, future-oriented mindset with experience implementing new ideas and technologies within a company or department
• Ability to work in a matrixed organization, influencing with and without direct authority
• Excellent communication skills in presentations, customer engagement, and technical writing
• Diverse background in biological applications (e.g. screening, proteomics, assay development, cell imaging)
• Experience with targeted protein degradation, DNA-encoded libraries, and chemical probe development
• Knowledgeable in drug discovery workflow and automation
• ISO 9001 working environment

The position can be based in Burlington - MA, St. Louis - MO or Milwaukee - WI

What we offer: With us, there are always opportunities to break new ground. We empower you to fulfil your ambitions, and our diverse businesses offer various career moves to seek new horizons. We trust you with responsibility early on and support you to draw your own career map that is responsive to your aspirations and priorities in life. Join us and bring your curiosity to life!

Curious? Apply and find more information at https://jobs.vibrantm.com

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.

Job Requisition ID: 215640

Location: Milwaukee

Career Level: D - Professional (4-9 years)

Working time model: full-time

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