Responsibilities:
1. Design, develop, analyze, troubleshoot, and provide technical expertise during research and product development.
2. Conduct studies to investigate specific life science questions within the field of expertise.
3. Participate in product research and development and/or clinical trials.
4. Translate research discoveries into usable and marketable products.
Specialist Career Stream:
5. Serve as an individual contributor with responsibility in a professional discipline or specialty.
6. Deliver and manage assigned projects and collaborate with other stakeholders to achieve desired results.
7. Act as a mentor to colleagues or direct the work of lower-level professionals.
8. Spend the majority of time delivering and overseeing projects from design to implementation, adhering to policies, and utilizing specialized knowledge and skills acquired through advanced education (typically University).
Differentiating Factors:
Autonomy:
9. Operate as a seasoned individual contributor, working independently under limited supervision to determine and develop approaches to solutions.
10. Coach and review the work of lower-level specialists; may manage projects and processes.
Organizational Impact:
11. Be responsible for entire projects or processes within the job area.
12. Contribute to the completion of work group objectives by building relationships and reaching consensus on assignments.
Innovation and Complexity:
13. Address complex problems and issues that may require understanding multiple issues, job areas, or specialties.
14. Implement improvements in processes, systems, or products to enhance job area performance.
15. Provide in-depth analysis and recommendations on process improvements.
Communication and Influence:
16. Communicate with senior internal and external customers and vendors.
17. Exchange information on facts, statuses, ideas, and issues to achieve objectives and influence decision-making.
Leadership and Talent Management:
18. Provide guidance, coaching, and training to other employees within the job area.
19. Manage projects, delegate work, and review others' work products.
Required Knowledge and Experience:
20. Advanced knowledge of the job area, combining breadth and depth, typically obtained through advanced education and experience.
21. Practical knowledge of project management may be required.
22. University Degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
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