Principal Consultant, Global Scientific Leadership - EMDGroup : Job Details

Work Location: Burlington, MassachusettsShift: NoDepartment: LS-PS-HIA Global Scientific LeadershipRecruiter: Leah S Westley

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Your Role

As Principal Consultant you will work as part of Process Solutions, Global Scientific Leadership team to facilitate & drive thought leadership & scientific discussions with Industry Associations, Consortia & Regulators to influence future development & manufacturing practices and support the MilliporeSigma response to emerging market dynamics. You will also lead scientific engagement with key clients to address complex bioprocessing challenges and adapt to emerging requirements. Independently and with other internal & external stakeholders publish high impact scientific thought leadership content and present on behalf of the company at high profile scientific forums, to global subject matter experts, as a peer.

Who you are:

• Recognised as a subject matter expert & thought leader in your discipline area(s) in the biopharmaceutical community.
• Able to recognize, appraise and influence key industry trends in existing or novel therapeutic areas, and drive efforts to develop unique solutions.
• Proficient networker who embraces collaboration and can partner with multidisciplinary teams on high impact strategic global projects.
• A skilled communicator that can present on complex technical topics on behalf of the company to internal and external stakeholders from bench scientists to boardroom executives.

Location may be flexible in North America, including remote.

Travel expectations are 20-30%, primarily America's region, but international travel to customer locations, scientific forums and Merck facilities worldwide will also be required.

Minimum qualifications

• BS degree or equivalent scientific or technical degree appropriate to bioprocessing field with 8+ years' experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS degree with 10+ years' experience, or PhD with 7+ years' experience.
• Deep experience in Bioprocess technologies.
• Proven success in a complex and global environment.
• Strong experience in presenting and communicating on complex technical and scientific topics with senior stakeholders & executives.
• Recognised as a subject matter expert & global thought leader in one or more of the following fields:
• Advanced Therapy & Medicinal Products (ATMP)
• Plant Automation, Facility Design & Factory of the Future
• Digitalisation & Artificial Intelligence
• Sustainability
• Governmental & Regulatory Affairs

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