Job Description
Position Title: Associate PrincipalClinical Research Scientist, Open Clinical Innovation Advanced Research,L'Oréal Research & Innovation
Location: Clark, New Jersey
Department: Open Clinical Innovation, AdvancedResearch
Hello, we'reL'Oréal,
We're not justbuilding brands, we're shaping how the world experiences beauty (and it takes alot of cool jobs to do it). Intrigued? Keep reading, this might be theopportunity you've been searching for.
Who We Are: At L'Oréal Research &Innovation, we are pushing the boundaries of Science & Tech. We investheavily in cutting-edge research, leveraging advanced technologies tounderstand skin, hair, and microbiome, while discovering new active ingredientsand launching outperforming formulas. Our 4,100 L'Oréal R&I expertsleverage Science & Technology to invent safe, trustable, sustainable &responsible beauty products and experiences that will change people's lives.
We are seekingan Associate Principal Clinical ResearchScientist to join our OpenClinical Innovation Advanced Research Team inour state of the art Clark, NewJersey research facility. As part of the R&I AdvancedResearch department, the Open Clinical Team within L'Oréal's R&I, AdvancedResearch department spearheads the exploration and development of cutting-edgeclinical discoveries and innovations. Their mission is to bring to market new,highly effective technologies and active ingredients. This involves extensivecollaboration with other L'Oréal Research & Innovation teams worldwide. Theteam actively searches for emerging technologies in cosmetic and health sciences,conducts proof-of-concept testing for both cosmetic ingredients and aestheticdevices, and collaborates closely with key research partners to translate theseearly-stage technologies into innovative products for consumers
As an Associate Principal Clinical Research Scientistin our Open Clinical Innovation Advanced Research team, your mainresponsibilities are:
- Serve as a key team member to review scientific data and propose, design and execute innovative protocols for human efficacy clinical studies (cosmetic ingredients, consumer and medical devices and other new technologies)
- Managing full process of clinical studies - concept presentation, IRB approval, study initiation, monitoring and e-monitoring, analyzing, reporting and presenting of results.
- Identify and expand external partnerships and collaborations with CROs and establish new collaborations with leading Dermatologists and Academic Researchers
- Maintaining strong relationships with internal and external partners (CROs/external vendors, global Advanced Research, Applied Research, Safety and Regulatory Affairs, Technology Incubators, and skin and hair care labs), and collaborate with other evaluation functions (Preclinical, clinical operations, data management, consumer claims, data privacy and bioinstrumentation teams) within global L'Oréal R&I (USA, France, Brazil, and Asia).
- Augment our expertise in leveraging digital technologies, including AI, to enhance clinical imaging practices and protocols
To Succeed in this Position, You Have:
- A completed Masters, MD or Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical or Cosmetic Sciences or related fields is required
- 5-7 years (MD/PhD)/7-10 years (Masters) of experience managing Human Clinical Trials in pharmaceutical, OTC, or personal care industries is required
- Knowledge of skin biology, hair biology, or dermatology preferred
- Knowledge on dermatologist procedures, medical aesthetics, medical devices, skin pathology, or regenerative medicine preferred
- Experience working with CROs preferred
- Understanding of good clinical practices and FDA guidelines preferred
- Working knowledge on methods of evaluation (instrumental and clinical) or diagnostic tools for evaluating product efficacy preferred
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
- Experience with data management & statistical analysis
- A good knowledge of cosmetic actives and functions is a plus
- Experience to navigate, problem-solve, execute, and lead in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with outstanding track record of strong communication, presentation, analytic and strategic capabilities and ability to effectively collaborate with medical experts
- Availability for travel (~10%), both domestic and international
- The ability to be onsite, in the office as this is an essential function of the position (required)
- Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent, ongoing basis, without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.
What's In It For You:
- A place for you to leave your comfort zone and grow beyond your potential (here, you'll be encouraged to try new things and take risks!)
- Real responsibility from day 1, there's no sitting on the sidelines at L'Oréal
- An environment where people of every ethnicity, social background, age, religion, gender and sexual orientation as well as people with disabilities are accepted, can speak up, will thrive and are celebrated!
- A place where you can contribute to something bigger! Many of our brands have societal /environmental causes to make concrete difference
- Base Salary (The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level)
- Corporate Short-Term Incentives (Corporate Profit-Sharing Bonus, Individual Performance Bonuses based on level)
- Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)
- Hybrid Work Policy (Up to 2 Days per week work from home for eligible roles, subject to manager approval)
- Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)
- Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L'Oréal's Internal Shop for Discounted Products)
- Learning & Development Opportunities (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)
- Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)
- Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs
Don't meet every single requirement? At L'Oréal, we are dedicated to building adiverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you're excited about this rolebut your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the qualifications listedin the , we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be theright candidate for this or other roles!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pridein a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring,training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color,religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteranstatus, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.
Our Safe Together Plan: Your safety is ourhighest priority. We will proceed with caution and adhere to enhancedprotection standards to ensure our sites are safe for all employees. We mustall operate with the shared responsibility for each other's health & safetyin mind.
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