Scientific Director

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

The Principal Scientist is a member of the business unit's leadership team and is the internal subject matter expert focused on Science and Innovation charged with:

• Managing scientific research and investigations in relation to clinical research for cosmetic and personal care products
• Supporting the Principal Investigators on study design or human panelists recruiting criteria
• Aiding the sales team to refine the scope and methodology of requested studies while helping to promote new methods and technologies •Innovating new study designs •Exploring new instruments and methods of testing and analysis
• Identifying and evaluating 3rd party contract service providers to support business need and liaise with these external service providers to support the needs of clinical studies
• Supporting business development opportunities

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must possess a PhD, M.D., D.O., or similar post-graduate degree in Science in the field of biology, chemistry, or cosmetic science, Medicine in the field of dermatology or related, or Bio- or biomedical- Engineering Required
• 7+ years of experience in a related field Required
• 5+ years of Principal Scientist or equivalent experience Required
•  Dermatology background, sunscreen and cosmetic testing experience a plus Required

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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