Hiring: Branch Lead - Biosystems Company: CFD Research Corporation Location: Huntsville, AL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 16:45:14 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : R, Security Clearance About the job Experience: •10+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent) in Biology, Bioengineering, or a related field Required Skills: •Branch Leadership & Development •Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Biosystems Branch, setting technical priorities, managing resources, and building a high-performing multidisciplinary team spanning biology, bioengineering, computational science, and software engineering. •Foster a culture of scientific rigor, innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. •Define the Branch’s technology roadmap for New Approach Methodologies (NAMs), including organ-on-chip, organoid, microphysiological, tissue, assay, and computational modeling capabilities. •Integrate experimental and computational disciplines to develop predictive, human-relevant platforms that advance understanding, accelerate development, and improve translation. •Program & Portfolio Leadership •Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary R&D programs, translating customer needs into executable strategies while overseeing technical risk, resources, milestones, and deliverables. •Drive cross-disciplinary integration of experimental data, computational modeling, simulation, and data science across programs. Qualifications: •MS with 10+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent) in Biology, Bioengineering, or a related field •Demonstrated expertise in developing fit-for-purpose, preclinical in vitro models •Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills •Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and troubleshoot complex experimental challenges •Excellent written and verbal scientific communication skills •Demonstrated capacity to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams •U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance •Background in drug development or translational research •Loose familiarity with bioinformatics applications and approaches •Demonstrated success in grant or proposal writing Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!