Principal Scientist/Senior Scientist Neuro-3D Complex Models

GSK; Collegeville (PA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharma company is seeking a Principal Scientist/Senior Scientist to develop innovative 3D in vitro models for neuroscience applications. This role is key to improving the translational relevance of preclinical models and supports various phases of the drug discovery pipeline, contributing to significant advancements in understanding brain-related diseases.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Qualifications

• PhD with 3+ years experience in Neuroscience.
• Prior work in 3D model development.
• Experience in in vitro model characterization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize advanced cellular models for drug candidates.
• Design assays for brain vascular-tissue interactions.
• Collaborate within cross-functional teams.

Skills

Neuroscience

Bioengineering

3D modeling

Data Analysis

Education

PhD in Neuroscience or related field

MS with 6+ years of experience

BS with 9+ years of experience

Tools

Bioprinting

Micro physiological systems

Job description

Principal Scientist/Senior Scientist Neuro-3D Complex Models

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Site Name: USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence

Posted Date: Jun 17 2025

At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. Our R&D focuses on discovering and delivering vaccines and medicines, combining our understanding of the immune system with cutting-edge technology to transform people’s lives. GSK fosters a culture ambitious for patients, accountable for impact, and committed to doing the right thing, making sure that we focus our efforts on accelerating significant assets that meet patients’ needs and have the highest probability of success. GSK has kicked off 2025 with impressive growth in sales, profits, and earnings. We anticipate five major new FDA product approvals and 15 phase III/pivotal study readouts over the next two years. So far, we have secured two FDA approvals, with three more expected later this year. By uniting science, technology, and talent, we are committed to getting ahead of disease together.

An exciting opportunity is available for a highly motivated, creative, and meticulous lab-based scientist with a track record in developing 3D in vitro models.

The candidate will join the Complex In Vitro Models (CIVM) group within Target Discovery department in GSK’s research organization at the Upper Providence site in the United States. CIVM’s mission is to improve predictive and translational value of preclinical models. We strive to improve models for translational relevance of new targets, mechanism of action, efficacy, safety and metabolism, aiming to assess these in the same systems whenever possible, and ultimately to use these systems to refine, reduce, and replace animal models. The CIVM group engages in dynamic, matrixed collaborative projects across therapeutic areas working closely with research units and technology platform groups.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, qualifying, and validating translational 3D In Vitro Models to support different phases of our drug discovery pipeline across Neuroscience.

Key Responsibilities

In this role you will:

• Develop, optimize and apply advanced cellular models for mechanistic understanding and early profiling of drug candidates across brain related diseases.
• Design and implement phenotypic assays for in vitro modelling of brain vascular-tissue-immune interactions.
• Collaborate and support routine work in a matrix team and cross-functional environment to ensure optimal delivery of project and department objectives to the highest possible scientific standard.
• Write protocols, design and execute laboratory experiments, apply advanced data analysis, interpret data, compile reports, and communicate findings with an emphasis on providing appropriate context in order to progress projects and/or develop platforms.
  
  
  

Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• PhD with 3+ years of post-doc and/or-job related experience, MS with 6+ years of experience, or BS with 9+ years of experience in Neuroscience, Bioengineering or related fields.
• Prior work experience in development of 3D models, micro physiological systems, and bioprinting approaches for neuroscience applications
• Experience in designing and performing deep characterization of in vitro models for in vivo relevance.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Deep knowledge of neuroscience focused on cell-cell interactions and signaling.
• Demonstrated proficiency in design, development, optimization and deployment of in vitro models and assays to replicate healthy and diseased conditions of the brain.
• Experience in developing 3D co-cultured cellular models and integrating novel technologies including electrical, mechanical, optical and magnetic based modality for real-time readouts.
• Hands-on experience in 3D bioprinting of brain cell and organoids.
• Fast learner with ability for multitasking and adapt rapidly to manage changing priorities and timelines.
• Ability for clear, concise, and effective communication.
  
  
  

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Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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