Principal Scientist Jobs in Pennsylvania

A Principal Scientist in the chemistry industry is responsible for conducting complex research, developing new procedures, and overseeing a team of scientists to ensure all projects are completed to a high standard. They typically perform experimental tests and analyses, interpreting and presenting results, and preparing research reports and scientific papers. Their work is instrumental in contributing to the development of new products, technologies, or intellectual property. They often work closely with other departments such as Regulatory Affairs, Quality Control, and Manufacturing to ensure all scientific operations meet the necessary standards and regulations.

Important skills for a Principal Scientist include leadership, excellent written and oral communication abilities, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work well in teams. They should have a thorough understanding of various scientific techniques and principles, and be adept at problem-solving. The minimum requirement for this position is typically a PhD in Chemistry or a related field, with substantial experience in the industry. Certifications that can add value include Certified Professional Chemist (CPC) or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP). A person might work as a Research Scientist, Senior Scientist, or Project Leader before moving into the role of a Principal Scientist.

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Principal Scientist/Director, V&I Outcomes Research (Pneumococcal Vaccines)

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 1 day ago

**Role Summary** + The Principal Scientist/Director, Value & Implementation (V&I) Outcomes Research, position resides in the V&I organization, which includes Global Medical and Scientific Affairs as...

Associate Principal Scientist (Associate Director) Regulatory Affairs

  • Upper Gwynedd, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Upper Gwynedd, PA
  • 1 day ago

GRACS CMC Associate Principal Scientist, CMC, R4 Pharm Pre-approval Reporting to the Sr Director/Director/Principal Scientist/Sr Principal Scientist in Pre-approval Pharmaceutical CMC is responsible...

Principal Scientist/Director, V&I Outcomes Research (Pneumococcal Vaccines)

  • North Wales, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • North Wales, PA
  • 1 day ago

Job Description Role Summary The Principal Scientist/Director, Value & Implementation (V&I) Outcomes Research, position resides in the V&I organization, which includes Global Medical and Scientific...

Principal Scientist, Biological Network Analytics

  • Spring House, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Spring House, PA
  • 2 days ago

Job title Principal Scientist, Biological Network Analytics Function Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development Sub function Biological Research Category Principal Scientist, Biological Research...

Principal Scientist/Group Leader - Granules

  • Malvern, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Malvern, PA
  • 2 days ago

Principal Scientist/Group Leader - Granules WHY DO WE NEED YOU?...

Principal Scientist, (Sr. Director) Health Economics

  • West Point, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • West Point, PA
  • 3 days ago

Job Description Under the direction of a HEDS Executive Director, the Senior Principal Scientist, Health Economics leads a team of health economists and outcomes researchers to develop health economic...

Principal Scientist, Biostatistics

  • North Wales, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • North Wales, PA
  • 4 days ago

**Position Description** This position is for a principal scientist in biostatistics....

Principal Scientist - (Director) - Outcomes Research

  • North Wales, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • North Wales, PA
  • 4 days ago

Principal Scientist - (Director) - Outcomes Research Job Description Role Summary Under the guidance of a senior leader, a Principal Scientist/Director, has primary responsibility for developing value...

As Principal Scientist, in the Protein Design and Informatics (PDI) team, you will focus on developing, integrating, and embedding bleeding edge computational methods and predictive in silico models...

Principal Scientist, Clinical Research, GI cancer

  • North Wales, PA
  • 9 days ago
  • North Wales, PA
  • 9 days ago

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

Principal Scientist, Biomarker, Interventional Oncology

  • Spring House, PA
  • 12 days ago
  • Spring House, PA
  • 12 days ago

Job title Principal Scientist, Biomarker, Interventional Oncology Function Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development Sub function Clinical Development & Research - Non-MD Category Principal Scientist...

Principal Scientist, Protein Design and Informatics

  • Collegeville, PA
  • 12 days ago
  • Collegeville, PA
  • 12 days ago

Site Name: USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence, UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage, USA - California - San Francisco, USA - Massachusetts - Cambridge Posted Date: Jul 7 2025 As Principal Scientist, in...

Job title Clinical Pharmacology & Pharmacometrics Scientific Writing & Reporting Principal Scientist Function Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development Sub function Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacometrics...

Principal Scientist, In Silico Discovery - Biologics

  • Spring House, PA
  • 17 days ago
  • Spring House, PA
  • 17 days ago

Job title Principal Scientist, In Silico Discovery - Biologics Function Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development Sub function Biological Research Category Principal Scientist, Biological Research...

Laboratory Manager

  • Doylestown, PA
  • 17 days ago
  • Doylestown, PA
  • 17 days ago

Job Summary: Delaware Valley University invites applications for a Laboratory Manager who will also serve as the Chemical Hygiene Officer for the institution to start in the Fall 2025 semester....

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Salary for Principal Scientist Jobs in Pennsylvania

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Highest Education Level

Principal Scientists in Pennsylvania offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
47.9%
Bachelor's Degree
28.1%
Master's Degree
22.5%
Associate's Degree
0.6%
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 Principal Scientists in Pennsylvania
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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