# Principal Research Scientist, Neuromuscular and Muscle Disorders

Hiring organization: [Biogen](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/biogen)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/ddd7a791-0dee-41f3-8e9c-135bf16aff5a

Listed on Biogen's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Principal
- Location: Cambridge, MA
- Salary: 142000 – 190000 USD per year

## Summary

A senior research leadership role at Biogen focused on developing therapeutics for neuromuscular disorders through program management and hands-on scientific direction. This suits someone with deep muscle biology expertise and a track record of leading multidisciplinary drug discovery programs who wants to combine mentorship with active laboratory work.

_Our summary, not Biogen's wording._

## Required

- PhD in drug discovery, muscle biology, physiology, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in drug discovery or muscle biology
- Deep expertise in muscle biology and disease pathophysiology
- Hands-on laboratory expertise with commitment to 30% active lab presence
- Experience with in vivo muscle function assessments including evoked force and treadmill testing
- Background in assay development and translational biomarkers for drug discovery
- Proven track record leading multidisciplinary research programs in matrixed environments
- Ability to present scientific data and strategy to governance and senior leadership
- Strong communication and stakeholder management across functional teams
- Scientific publications in high-impact journals, patents, or external recognition

## Nice to have

- Experience in muscle biology and drug development
- Hands-on experience with gene-based or RNA-based therapeutics including LNP/mRNA, ASO, or siRNA
- Experience with small-molecule drug discovery including target validation through preclinical characterization
- Ability to design and interpret pharmacology, PK/PD, and efficacy studies

Apply on Biogen's site: https://biibhr.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/external/job/Cambridge-MA/Principal-Research-Scientist--Neuromuscular-and-Muscle-Disorders_REQ23811