Managing Scientist Jobs in Massachusetts

A Managing Scientist in the chemistry industry plays a vital role in managing and leading a team of scientists and researchers. They are primarily responsible for the overall planning, coordination, and execution of research projects in an organization. Job responsibilities include developing and implementing research goals, setting budgets, ensuring regulatory compliance, hiring and training staff, and communicating research findings to stakeholders. They also collaborate with other departments and teams to drive strategic initiatives and influence the direction of the company's scientific pursuits.

A Managing Scientist must possess a strong set of skills including leadership, project management, and excellent communication abilities. They should have a deep understanding of chemistry principles and practices, as well as be well-versed in safety protocols and regulatory requirements. A PhD in chemistry or a related field is typically required, coupled with significant experiences in a scientific research environment. Relevant certifications such as Certified Professional Chemist (CPC) can be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Managing Scientist, an individual may hold roles such as Research Scientist, Lead Scientist, or Laboratory Manager, providing them with the necessary knowledge and experience to oversee a team and drive research projects.

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Principal Scientist, Peptide Computational Chemistry

  • Boston, MA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 14 hours ago

We are seeking a creative, self-motivated computational chemist with exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving skills to join our Modeling and Informatics (M&I) team. As part of the Discovery...

Principal Scientist Engineering

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 15 hours ago

Job Title: Principal Scientist Engineering Location : Cambridge, MA Abou the Job Are you ready to shape the future of medicine? The race is on to speed up drug discovery and development to find...

Job Description The Translational Genome Analytics group within the Data, AI & Genome Sciences Department is recruiting an Associate Principal Scientist to join our data science team. We are...

You are a highly skilled and experienced health/healthcare data scientist with a strong background in Real-world Data (RWD) analytics used to implement health economic and outcomes research...

Principal Scientist, Drug Product Development

  • Somerville, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Somerville, MA
  • 4 days ago

About Generate:Biomedicines Generate:Biomedicines is a new kind of therapeutics company - existing at the intersection of machine learning, biological engineering, and medicine - pioneering...

Senior Principal Scientist / Associate Director Lipidomics & Metabolomics

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 5 days ago

Job Description Summary We are looking for an enthusiastic, curious, and highly motivated individual to join our Translational Profiling group within the Discovery Sciences department in...

Director of Chemistry 2070567

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 6 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 6 days ago

Location: Cambridge, MA (Onsite) Job Overview: Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Chemistry to be a leader in our chemistry function, driving the design, synthesis, and...

Senior Principal Scientist - Large Scale Biology Leader

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 7 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 7 days ago

Job Description Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Principal Scientist to lead our Large Scale Biology efforts in HTB Cambridge. The ideal candidate will have a strong...

Associate Principal Scientist, PharmaR&D

  • Boston, MA
  • 7 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 7 days ago

Are you passionate about using clinico-genomics to transform cancer therapeutic care? Tempus is a technology company at the forefront of the expansion of multi-modal healthcare data generation and...

Job Description Job Summary You are a highly skilled and experienced health/healthcare data scientist with a strong background in Real-world Data (RWD) analytics used to implement health economic...

About Us Valo Health is a technology company that is integrating human-centric data and AI-powered technology to accelerate the creation of life-changing drugs for more patients faster. Valo was...

Research Laboratory Manager, Part Time, Hybrid

  • Boston, MA
  • 7 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 7 days ago

Research Laboratory Manager, Part Time, Hybrid Research Laboratory Manager, Part Time, Hybrid remote type Hybrid locations Boston-MA time type Part time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition...

Associate Principal Scientist, Immunology Cell Therapy Discovery

  • Waltham, MA
  • 8 days ago
  • Waltham, MA
  • 8 days ago

Essential Skills/Experience Advanced Degree: PhD or equivalent in Virology, Immunology, Molecular or Cell Biology, Bioengineering, or a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience....

Senior Principal Scientist I, Lab Head Medicinal Chemistry

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 8 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 8 days ago

Job Title: Senior Principal Scientist I, Lab Head Medicinal Chemistry Location : Cambridge, MA About the Job Are you ready to shape the future of medicine? The race is on to speed up drug...

Senior Scientist/Principal Scientist, Biotherapeutic Engineering

  • Waltham, MA
  • 8 days ago
  • Waltham, MA
  • 8 days ago

Strong expertise in biotherapeutics design, engineering, and molecular biology is required....

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Salary for Managing Scientist Jobs in Massachusetts

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Highest Education Level

Managing Scientists in Massachusetts offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
48.0%
Bachelor's Degree
28.1%
Master's Degree
22.3%
Associate's Degree
0.7%
High School or GED
0.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
0.3%
Some College
0.1%
Some High School
0.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Managing Scientists in Massachusetts
None
32.8%
Less than 1 year
18.1%
1-2 years
16.9%
4-6 years
11.4%
6-8 years
7.8%
2-4 years
7.0%
10+ years
6.0%

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