What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Scientist – Inflammation position at Therakos Healthcare Limited?
The Science team is an expanding, multidisciplinary group operating at the intersection of biology, engineering, and translational science to address complex immune-mediated and inflammatory diseases. Our focus is on grounding innovation in human disease biology to enable therapeutically meaningful advances.
The Principal Scientist – Inflammation role is intended for a disease-focused scientist with deep expertise in inflammatory and autoimmune pathophysiology. This individual will anchor research efforts in human disease context, integrating preclinical, translational, and biological evidence to inform therapeutic strategy. The role requires scientific leadership, strong translational judgment, and close collaboration across disciplines
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Job requiremen
tsRequired Qualificatio
- nsPhD in Immunology, Inflammation Biology, or a related biological scienc
- e.Extensive postdoctoral and/or industry research experience in inflammatory disease and/or autoimmunit
- y.Demonstrated ability to lead complex disease-focused research program
- s.Strong scientific communication skills and experience working across discipline
- s.Ability to work full-time onsite in Nashville, T
N.Preferred Qualificatio
- nsExperience integrating human disease data, pathology, or translational datasets into research strateg
- y.Experience driving translational studies supporting autoimmune or inflammatory indication
- s.Prior technical, project, or matrix leadership experienc
- e.A builder’s mindset with interest in shaping new disease-focused capabilitie
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Job responsibilit
- iesDesign, execute, and interpret complex studies focused on inflammatory and autoimmune disease mechanis
- ms.Integrate human disease biology with preclinical and translational models to guide research and therapeutic strate
- gy.Drive mechanism-of-action and biomarker efforts connecting disease biology to therapeutic hypothes
- es.Collaborate with cross-functional partners to translate inflammatory biology insights into viable applicatio
- ns.Mentor and develop scientists, fostering scientific rigor and translational thinki
- ng.Ensure high-quality data generation, documentation, and a compliant, safety-focused laboratory environme
- nt.Serve as a subject matter expert in inflammation and immune dysregulation across tea
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Job bene
- fitsCompetitive salary and benefits pack
- age.Opportunities for professional development and career gro
- wth.Collaborative and innovative work environm
ent.Disclai
mer: The included statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this posit