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Job Description:

Job Title: Neuro Research Principal Scientist

Location: 100% Remote

Duration: 12+ Months (Extendable)

Pay Rate: $60.00 - 70.00/hr on W2

Description:

Responsible for leading and supporting investigational and research activities for neuro-based stereotactic products. This role drives research planning, study execution support, outcome tracking, biological evaluation, and risk assessment documentation to support product development and regulatory objectives. Serves as a scientific subject matter expert and advisor to cross-functional teams including R&D, Marketing, Sales, Clinical Affairs, and Regulatory Affairs. Acts as a key scientific liaison with external key opinion leaders, laboratories, suppliers, CROs and partner organizations. Collaborates across design, process engineering, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, corporate, and site teams to advance research initiatives and support broader neuro-related project needs.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Identify, assess, and support the development of new and existing neuro-oncology, neuro-endoscopy, neurosurgery, and other neuro technologies with stereotactic integration.
Lead or support development, review, and approval of technical documentation, including study protocols, reports, and biological safety risk assessments per ISO 10993.
Develop strategy for technical investigations and provide scientific expertise to the research team and other cross-functional partners.
Contribute biological safety content and supporting rationale for regulatory submissions and related technical documents.
Serve as a subject matter resource for biological evaluation activities related to new product development and sustaining products across the portfolio.
Coordinate, initiate, and track laboratory studies and associated deliverables.
Conduct biocompatibility assessments and organize required biological safety testing.
Support development of testing strategies and biological safety risk assessments for neuro-specific products.
Present scientific and technical information to internal groups, stake holders, and regulatory bodies as necessary.
Provide medical and scientific expertise to project teams, marketing, global sales, and medical information functions, as needed.
Develop materials for project updates, technical reviews, and data presentations.
Support relationships and scientific interactions with key opinion leaders and external collaborators.
Contribute to additional neuro-related research activities based on business and project needs.
This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and may not include all essential functions of the role.

Expected Areas of Competence (i.e., knowledge, skills and abilities)

Recognized subject matter expertise in biological safety (ISO 10993) and neuroscience.
Strong foundation of internal and external training in area of biological safety.
Demonstrated ability to present preclinical and scientific data clearly, credibly, and persuasively to expert audiences and key opinion leaders.
Ability to communicate complex scientific concepts in a clear, concise, and audience-appropriate manner.
Strong and independent problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate complex situations, identify practical solutions, and execute effectively in a timely manner.
Demonstrated ability to expand current knowledge, methods, and procedures and establish approaches that others can build upon.
Ability to balance cross-functional priorities to meet customer expectations and project timelines.
Effective use of resources, sound judgment, and strong execution skills.
Demonstrated professionalism and ability to represent the company effectively, including in challenging or conflicting situations.
Strong negotiation and collaboration skills related to scope, design, process, and timelines.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to respond confidently to scientific and regulatory questions.
Ability to discuss complex topics with confidence and credibility.
Ability to communicate sensitive or complex information effectively with management, surgeons, external experts, and other stakeholders.
Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and accountability.

Education/Experience Requirements

Master’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline required; PhD or DVM preferred. Relevant disciplines may include neuroscience, biomedical science, biology, toxicology, materials science, or a related field.
Bachelor’s degree with significant directly relevant experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree.
Typically requires: Master’s degree with 5+ years of relevant industry experience, or PhD or DVM with 3+ years of relevant industry experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience.
3-5 years of research experience in neuroscience, tissue histology, or related preclinical research areas.
3-5 years of hands-on experience in preclinical in vivo research, including large animal model testing.
5+ years of experience in medical device R&D with responsibility for biological safety risk assessment, or equivalent depth of experience based on degree level.
Experience with successful project management is required.
Experience supporting regulated product development and cross-functional research programs is preferred.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Awards and Accolades:

America's Most Honored Businesses (Top 10%)

Awarded by USPAAC for the Fastest Growing Business in the US

12th Fastest Growing Staffing Company in USA by Staffing industry Analysts in the US (2020, 2019, 2020)

Fastest 50 by NJ Biz (2020, 2019, 2020)

INC 5000 Fastest growing for 8 consecutive years in a row (only 1.26% companies make it to this list)

Top 100 by Dallas Business Journal (2020 and 2019)

Proven Supplier of the Year by Workforce Logiq (2020 and 2019)

2019 Spirit of Alliance Award by Agile1

2018 Best of the Best Platinum Award by Agile1

2018 TechServe Alliance Excellence Awards Winner

2017 Best of the Best Gold Award by Agile1(Act1 Group)

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