Sr. Scientist
- Organization:
- Allergan
Allergan Medical, a division of Allergan, Inc., located in Santa Barbara, California offers the most comprehensive, science based portfolio of Total Facial Rejuvenation products available, including BOTOX Cosmetic; hyaluronic acid and collagen based dermal fillers; and physician dispensed skin care products. Allergan Medical also offers the industry's widest range of breast implant options for reconstructive and aesthetic breast surgery, and leading minimally invasive devices for obesity intervention treatment.
The Senior Scientist, Tissue and Material Sciences will manage and direct a team of Ph.D. Scientists/ Engineers and Research Professionals with the charter of designing, evaluating and studying the interaction of implantable device materials with cells and tissues. Individual will have oversight of laboratory functions, experimental design and execution of laboratory studies within this group. Individual will also have responsibility for managing outside contractors performing in vitro and in vivo studies relating to the interaction and tissue response to implantable materials and the functionality of material surfaces. This group will be involved in developing, qualifying and implementing new analytical technology, imaging systems, and new microscopy technology to support the work on tissue interactions with materials. This individual will also have responsibility for coordinating multidisciplinary research projects, managing project schedules and meeting all safety and quality requirements for this research area. This individual will have responsibility for managing personnel within their group including hiring and maintaining personnel, assuring that all necessary training for this group are met, and managing the budget for the group.
Desired Skills & Experience
- PH.D degree in Biomedical Engineering, Material Sciences or Biologics with at least 3 years of specific experience with implantable materials and a focus on tissue responses to materials or an MS degree with at least 5 years of similar research experience.
- Demonstrated lab and technical personnel management experience required.
- Project management experience preferred.
- Experience effectively managing outside contractors preferred.
- 5 or more years of industry experience in Research or Development preferred.
- Experience with animal models required.
- Demonstrated technical expertise in material tissue interaction and basic knowledge of the science involved
- Project management experience
- Experience with animal models
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated experience in writing and patenting
- Demonstrated experience in developing analytical, microscopy and tissue response tests
- Demonstrated experience in effectively leading a research team of scientists and engineers
- A good understanding of requirements for research and development of implantable products
Company Description
Allergan is a global, technology-driven multi-specialty health care company pursuing therapeutic advances to help patients live life to their fullest potential. In making this commitment, we work to develop an unparalleled level of insight into patients' wants and needs - and into the priorities and concerns of the medical specialists who treat them. To this end, we employ more than 50 percent of our work force in either research and development (R&D) or sales, ensuring our efforts are focused on innovation and our customers.