Lead Scientist – R&D (IVF Media)

About the role

The Staff R&D Scientist will lead scientific efforts in the development, optimization, and lifecycle management of IVF media products. As the subject‑matter expert, you will translate scientific insights into scalable, compliant solutions and shape the technical roadmap for the IVF portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead and SME for IVF media formulation, performance, and stability.
• Design and develop new media products and platform improvements.
• Own and oversee Design History Files, ensuring regulatory alignment and audit readiness.
• Drive root‑cause investigations and complex troubleshooting for sustaining issues.
• Define experimental strategies and apply robust scientific and statistical methods.
• Lead advanced data analysis to guide decision‑making.
• Provide technical oversight during scale‑up and technology transfer to manufacturing.
• Influence product and process strategy, including raw‑material selection and specifications.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams.
• Mentor junior scientists and ensure high‑quality GMP documentation.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering or related field (Master’s/Ph.D. preferred).
• Deep expertise in cell culture and IVF/ART media development.
• Strong knowledge of solution chemistry (pH, buffers, molarity, osmolality).
• Familiarity with GMP, ISO and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and project‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently with high scientific judgment.

Required skills

• Cell culture techniques
• IVF media formulation
• Solution chemistry (pH, buffers, osmolality)
• GMP and ISO compliance
• Design of experiments and statistical analysis
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Scale‑up and technology transfer
• Design History File management

What we offer

• Competitive total compensation package
• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Opportunities for intellectual property generation and publications
• Collaborative, innovative work environment