Senior Scientist (Medical Device/Biocompatibility)

Pharmaron Beijing Co. Ltd.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

PTO & Holidays

HSA contributions

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fertility support

Job summary

Pharmaron seeks a Senior Scientist to lead preclinical protocol development and data analysis for medical device biocompatibility in San Diego. You will design studies, supervise surgical procedures, and ensure regulatory compliance while collaborating with clients to deliver tailored solutions.

The role emphasizes writing scientific reports, protocol development, and training PLSS staff, with a focus on animal care and welfare across facilities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in basic or applied research in Pharma, Med Device or Toxicology.
• Experience in writing scientific reports and protocol writing/review.
• Experience in medical device biocompatibility and toxicology.
• Experience in large animal surgery.
• Knowledge of regulations and standards for animal care.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute preclinical studies for medical device biocompatibility.
• Prepare study reports and perform data analysis as scientific lead.
• Oversee surgical studies including perioperative procedures and monitoring.
• Write or revise SOPs to ensure regulatory and welfare compliance.
• Collaborate with clients to deliver tailored scientific solutions.
• Train staff on new procedures and best practices.

Skills

Biocompatibility studies

Scientific reporting

Protocol development

Animal care & welfare

Large animal surgery

Education

Graduate degree in life sciences

Veterinary medicine background

PhD in life sciences

Job description

Position: Senior Scientist (Medical Device/Biocompatibility)

Salary Range: $100,000 - $125,000/yr.

Location: San Diego, CA

About Pharmaron

Pharmaron is a global contract research and manufacturing organization (CRO/CDMO) helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 25,000 employees worldwide across 28 locations in the US, UK, China, and Singapore, we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated high-quality services.

We’re proud of the impact we make and just last year, we supported 887 discovery projects, 1,100+ CMC programs, and 1,397 clinical trials across all phases. Our teams are involved in everything from small molecules, ADC's, biologics, and gene therapies and we work with more than 3,300 global customers. To learn more, visit www.pharmaron.com.

Job Overview

The Senior Scientist Conduct preclinical protocol development, study execution, preparing study reports and data analysis whilst serving as a scientific lead in the medical device team.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for study design, protocol development, execution and reporting of exploratory, non-GLP, and GLP in vivo studies for medical device evaluation.
• Knowledge and experience in protocol dev, execution and data interpretation of medical device biocompatibility studies
• Oversee and/or provide support for surgical studies, including pre-operative procedures (catheter placement, intubation, etc.), intra-operative anaesthesia and monitoring, postoperative monitoring and evaluations, and supportive imaging (i.e. ICE, TTE, TEE, fluoroscopy).
• Write or revise SOPs to ensure facility compliance with applicable regulations and industry standards for surgical studies, animal care, and welfare.
• Ensure facility compliance with applicable regulations, guidelines, and standards related to animal care and use (e.g., USDA, FDA, ISO, and AAALAC)
• Assist the Attending Veterinarian in managing the clinical care of animals in the vivarium as needed.
• Engage with clients, understand their requirements, provide expert advice, and offer tailored solutions.
• Deploy in-depth knowledge and expertise in the respective service category to provide scientific support, planning, coordination, and execution of projects within the Service Line.
• Learn, perform and train new surgical procedures & learn medical device technologies
• Assist in the training of PLSS research staff, continually refining and adopting new best practices.

What We're Looking For

• Graduate Degree in a scientific discipline with education in veterinary medicine, lab animal research and/or large animal surgery and/or a PhD in life sciences
• 3+ years of experience in basic science research or applied research in Pharma, Med Device or Toxicology at a scientist level position
• Experience in writing scientific reports
• Experience in protocol writing and review
• Experience in medical device biocompatibility & toxicology
• Experience in large animal surgery

Why Pharmaron?

Pharmaron is a premier service provider for the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities and established a broad spectrum of research, development, and manufacturing service capabilities throughout the entire drug discovery, preclinical, and clinical development process across multiple therapeutic modalities, including small molecules, biologics, and CGT products. With over 25,000 employees and operations in the US, UK, China, and Singapore. Pharmaron has an excellent track record in delivering R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.

Collaborative Culture

You will thrive in our inclusive and collaborative environment, where teamwork and innovation go hand in hand. Here, your voice matters, and your contributions make a real impact. "Employees Number One" and "Clients Centered" are the core cultural values at Pharmaron. Our culture, which sets Pharmaron apart from other organizations, has evolved from our deep commitment to our employees, partners, and collaborators.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with significant employer contributions
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous employer matching
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Sick Leave & Company Holidays to support work-life balance
• Employer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions (for eligible plans), plus Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 100% Employer-paid Employee Life Insurance, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), mental health resources, and wellness programs
• Family-friendly benefits, including fertility support and maternity resources
• Professional development and career growth opportunities within a leading global CRO/CDMO

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affrimental Action employer, Pharmaron values diversity and inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment where all individuals are empowered to succeed. Join us in our mission to make a difference in the world of life sciences.