Managing Scientist Jobs in New Jersey

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 - (Director) - Outcomes Research

  • Rahway, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Rahway, NJ
  • 1 day ago

**Role Summary** + Under the guidance of a senior leader, a Principal Scientist/Director, has primary responsibility for developing value evidence strategies, and planning/managing real world and...

Principal Scientist - Cancer Vaccines

  • Fort Lee, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Fort Lee, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Principal Scientist - Cancer Vaccines Employer InVitro Cell Research, LLC Location Fort Lee, NJ Start date Jul 7, 2025 categories job Click to add the job to your shortlist Job Details Company Job...

Senior Principal Scientist, Clinical Research, Neuroscience

  • Rahway, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Rahway, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Job Description Our Clinical and Pharmacovigilance teams manage studies to provide the safety and efficacy data required for regulatory approval of potential new drugs, vaccines and new...

Principal Scientist, Clinical Research, GI cancer

  • Rahway, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Job Description The Director (Principal Scientist) has primary responsibility for the planning and directing of clinical research activities involving new or marketed Oncology medicines. Our...

Principal Scientist, Translational Medicine, Immunology

  • Rahway, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ
  • 3 days ago

**Brief Description of Position** Translational Medicine is responsible for early clinical development of novel therapeutics, working in close collaboration with Immunology Discovery Sciences and...

Senior Principal/Principal Scientist

  • Piscataway, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Piscataway, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country Job Number #168010 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States **Who We Are** Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in...

Principal Scientist, Occupational Toxicology & Product Quality

  • Raritan, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Raritan, NJ
  • 8 days ago

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments...

Senior Chemist, Development (Fragrances)

  • Edison, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Edison, NJ
  • 8 days ago

At Revlon, we create beauty innovations for everyone that inspire confidence and ignite joy every day. Breaking beauty boundaries is in our company's DNA. Since its game-changing launch of the...

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Principal Scientist, Downstream Biologics Process R&D

  • Rahway, NJ
  • 9 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ
  • 9 days ago

BPR D Downstream Principal Scientist Job Description: Our Scientists are our Inventors. Using innovative thinking, state-of-the-art facilities, cutting-edge science, and technology, we partner to...

**Job Description:** This position resides within our company's Value and Implementation (V&I), Outcomes Research organization, which is responsible for real-world evidence generation and outcomes...

Principal Scientist (Director) - Regulatory Affairs-CMC

  • Rahway, NJ
  • 13 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ
  • 13 days ago

**Director, Combination Product Regulatory CMC - (R5)** This Principal Scientist position is equivalent to a Director position. Under direction from the Combination Product Regulatory CMC Team...

Senior Principal Scientist, Development DMPK

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 13 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 13 days ago

Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those arent words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely...

Senior Principal Scientist, Translational Medicine, Immunology

  • Rahway, NJ
  • 14 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ
  • 14 days ago

**Senior Principal Scientist Translational Medicine, Immunology** Translational Medicine in our Research & Development Division is responsible for planning and management of an important...

Associate Principal Scientist Statistical Programming

  • Rahway, NJ
  • 14 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ
  • 14 days ago

In BARDS (Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences), a distinguished department within our Company's renowned Research and Development division, quantitative scientists, in partnership with...

Scope: This position is responsible for driving product development activities for the Skinbetter Science brand within LOreal Dermatological Beauty. The role involves managing new skincare...

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Salary for Managing Scientist Jobs in New Jersey

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Highest Education Level

Managing Scientists in New Jersey offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
47.9%
Bachelor's Degree
28.0%
Master's Degree
22.5%
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 New Jersey
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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