Senior Research Scientist at Smithers in Wareham, Town of, MA
- Company: Smithers
- Location: Wareham, Town of, MA
- Posted: Sep 23, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $80,000 - $125,000 gross pay per year
- Experience: 6+ years
Overview
The Senior Research Scientist is responsible for advancing Smithers ERS NA's technical capabilities, mentoring Study Directors, and driving both commercial and scientific growth. Recognized as a scientific authority internally and externally, with active contributions to the broader regulatory and s…
Job description
- The Senior Research Scientist is responsible for advancing Smithers ERS NA's technical capabilities, mentoring Study Directors, and driving both commercial and scientific growth. Recognized as a scientific authority internally and externally, with active contributions to the broader regulatory and scientific community.
Responsibilities
- Develop proposals and protocols to address new testing opportunities and emerging regulatory requirements
- Manage projects to meet both customer needs and financial objectives
- Provide technical mentoring and support to Study Directors in day-to-day responsibilities and professional development
- Maintain and advance recognized scientific expertise through publications, presentations, and new technology development
- Contribute technical authority in study design, data interpretation, and regulatory submission support
- Provide technical assistance and subject matter expertise to the Business Development team
- Lead development of novel testing methods and support application for new guideline acceptance
- Represent Smithers ERS in industry working groups, regulatory agency interactions, and scientific conferences
Requirements
- Established expertise and external recognition in area of specialty
- Proven record in proposal development, study design, and scientific publishing
- Strong mentoring and staff development skills
- Effective liaison capability with regulatory agencies and sponsors
- Commercial awareness and ability to translate scientific capability into business opportunity
Skills
Required
- Mentoring
- Staff development
- Liaison capability
- Commercial awareness
- Proposal development
- Study design
- Scientific publishing
- Regulatory affairs
- GLP compliance
Benefits
- Smithers offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits program designed to support employees’ health, financial security, and overall well-being. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; health reimbursement and flexible spending accounts; wellness programs and health advocacy services; life, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance and legal plans; pet insurance; participation in the Company’s retirement plan; and paid time off.
- The salary range for this role is $80,000 - $125,000 gross pay per year, based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.