Medical Scientist

Are you a highly accomplished Immunologist with a track record of leading scientific teams and driving biologics discovery programmes in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases? Proclinical is recruiting for a Principal Scientist, this position will oversee breakthrough work in inflammation and immunology. You'll play a central role in shaping therapeutic approaches, developing next‑generation biologic therapies, mentoring talented scientists, and advancing programs from target identification to preclinical development.Working at the forefront of immunology research, you will lead and support multidisciplinary programmes spanning target identification, pharmacology, translational research and therapeutic antibody development. You will combine hands‑on scientific expertise with leadership, helping to advance novel biologic therapies from early discovery through preclinical development.ResponsibilitiesLead and mentor a team of laboratory‑based scientists, supporting both scientific delivery and career developmentDesign, oversee and interpret complex in vitro and in vivo pharmacology studiesDrive the development of novel therapeutic strategies within autoimmune and inflammatory disease programmesDesign and optimise immune‑based assays to support target validation and antibody discoveryCollaborate closely with experts across immunology, translational medicine, protein engineering, biomarkers and clinical developmentWork with CRO partners to coordinate efficacy and pharmacology studiesDevelop and implement endpoint and mechanism‑of‑action studies, including ex‑vivo immune profilingIdentify project risks, influence programme strategy and support key decision‑making discussionsContribute to scientific publications, patents, regulatory documentation and due diligence activitiesRepresent research programmes through conference presentations and external scientific collaborationsKey Skills and RequirementsPhD in Immunology, Life Sciences or a related disciplineMinimum 5 years' experience within immunology, inflammation research or biologics drug discoveryStrong understanding of autoimmune disease biology and immune system mechanismsProven experience leading scientific projects and mentoring research teamsExpertise across in vitro pharmacology, assay development and immune profilingExperience supporting biologics, antibody or therapeutic development programmesStrong publication record with peer‑reviewed scientific contributionsExcellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skillsBiotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experienceIn vivo pharmacology programme leadershipTranslational research and target validation experienceExperience working with CROs and external research partnersContribution to IND‑enabling studies, patent applications or due diligence activitiesExposure to strategic portfolio or pipeline decision‑making #J-18808-Ljbffr