Principal Scientist, Hearing Loss and Vestibular Disorders

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled, motivated, and innovative Principal Scientist to lead the development of therapies to treat hearing loss and vestibular disorders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of rigorous and appropriate experiments to address core questions of hearing biology, that can drive drug discovery and preclinical programs.
• Develop and characterize novel animal models to better understand mechanisms of hearing loss and evaluate the potential of novel therapeutics to mitigate hearing phenotypes.
• Design and execute in vivo and in vitro functional assays to understand the mechanisms of syndromic and non-syndromic hearing loss.
• Work cross-functionally with a team to develop translationally relevant studies.
• Carefully analyze and evaluate data.
• Present data both internally and externally, and participate in discussions in our collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
• Independently draft and review protocols and articles for publication.
• Motivate, develop, and supervise junior scientists, research associates and other trainees.

Requirements

• Ph.D. with a strong record of innovation and publication and 5+ years of experience.
• Proven expertise in drug development is required.
• Managerial experience is highly desirable.
• In vivo experimental experience is desirable.
• Strong understanding of human and mouse genetics and/or auditory physiology is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. with a strong record of innovation and publication and 5+ years of experience.
• Proven expertise in drug development is required.
• Managerial experience is highly desirable.
• In vivo experimental experience is desirable.
• Strong understanding of human and mouse genetics and/or auditory physiology is an advantage.

Skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Rigorous scientific approach.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Experience in drug development and translational research.
• Knowledge of human and mouse genetics and/or auditory physiology.

Benefits

At Regeneron, we are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.

Pay

$128,600.00 - $210,000.00 annually

Schedule

Full-time