Principal Scientist I, Energy Homeostasis

Role: Principal Scientist in Obesity Therapeutics focused on external innovation and pipeline expansion through diligence and collaboration. Responsibilities: lead external search and evaluation efforts for obesity assets, advise on scientific merit, perform literature and intelligence searches on energy metabolism targets, coordinate preclinical in vitro/in vivo proof-of-concept studies with CROs and academic labs, analyze pharmacokinetic and biological data, and prepare scientific reports and presentations. Requirements: Ph.D. in neuroscience, biology, or related field; 6+ years of research experience in industry or academia; expertise in CNS regulation of energy balance, peripheral energy metabolism, and pharmacological manipulation; peer-reviewed publication record; proficiency with AI and data analysis tools; strong communication skills; project management experience is a plus. High-Value: focus on energy metabolism, weight loss, neurological and autoimmune indications, early pipeline activities in preclinical stages, and cross-functional collaboration with discovery and research teams. Work setup: not specified.