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Marine Project Coordinator

Company: Leidos

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Leidos is seeking a Marine Project Coordinator for a challenging role in Antarctica. The role involves serving as a senior staff member on a research vessel, ensuring adherence to NSF policies and international laws. The candidate will be responsible for all aspects of ASC functions on board, managing a team of 10 staff members, and coordinating with ASC management, NSF stakeholders, and foreign governments. The position requires US citizenship, a Public Trust security clearance, and a Bachelor's degree in Marine Transportation or related field with at least 4 years of experience. The role offers a competitive pay range of $72,150.00 - $130,425.00.

Senior Health & Science Specialist, Amyloidosis Multi-Disciplinary Specialist, Grand Rapids, MI

Company: Pfizer

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 23, 2025

The Amyloidosis Multi-disciplinary Specialist (AMS) role involves targeting healthcare providers across multiple specialties to increase disease state awareness of ATTR-CM. The individual will develop in-depth sales business plans, build relationships with customers, and educate them on the disease and diagnostic procedures. They must have strong business acumen, expert understanding of the local healthcare ecosystem, and at least 5-10 years of pharmaceutical sales experience. The role requires travel, and the annual base salary ranges from $96,700 to $217,000, with additional quarterly sales incentives. Pfizer offers comprehensive benefits and a positive work culture.

Sr Manager, Human Predictive Genomics TSS

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., a global leader in serving science with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion, is seeking a Senior Manager, Technical Product Specialist Human Predictive Genomics (HPG). The role involves leading the HPG Technical Sales Specialist (TSS) team, growing market presence in Human Genomics, and winning new accounts. The successful candidate will develop strategic sales plans, expand market reach, drive sales performance, strengthen customer relationships, and demonstrate outstanding leadership. Key responsibilities include implementing commercial strategies, maintaining forecasting processes, working closely with Micro Array business functions, and ensuring comprehensive product knowledge. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in a related field, 10+ years of sales experience, and a proven track record of leading sales teams and driving employee engagement.

WEUR Healthcare Research Analyst Contractor

Company: FiscalNote

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 23, 2025

FrontierView is seeking a WEUR Healthcare Research Analyst Contractor to support the development of their WEUR Healthcare practice, focusing on Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom. The analyst will construct insights on the business implications of economic and policy developments in the region for multinational healthcare companies. Key responsibilities include tracking major healthcare policy developments, writing research deliverables, and delivering presentations to senior executive clients. The role offers unique exposure to the intersection of politics, economics, business, and industry analysis, with significant responsibility and freedom to shape the WEUR healthcare practice. Candidates should have a top-tier academic degree or relevant work experience, demonstrated knowledge of WEUR markets, excellent English communication skills, and fluency in Spanish, French, or German is a plus.

Exec Account Director, Business Development - Biopharma

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Thermo Fisher Scientific is hiring for an Executive Account Director, Business Development - Biopharma position. The role involves securing and retaining business for PPD through professional sales activities, positioning PPD as a primary provider for clinical development work, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate should have a scientific, sales, or marketing background with a focus on pharmaceutical/biotech, excellent interpersonal skills, and experience in identifying and developing sales leads. PPD offers a competitive salary, extensive benefits, flexible working culture, and a collaborative environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges for different seniority levels in academia?
Assistant professors in STEM departments average $70,000–$90,000, while associate professors range $90,000–$115,000. Full professors can earn $120,000–$160,000, depending on institution type. Research scientists in university labs earn $85,000–$110,000, and academic administrators (department chairs, deans) range $110,000–$180,000.
What skills and certifications are required for academic positions?
A PhD or terminal degree in the discipline is mandatory for faculty roles. Teaching certification (e.g., TEACH or a state teaching license) is often required for K‑12 or community college positions. Proficiency in statistical software (R, Python, SPSS), grant-writing (e.g., NIH, NSF, private foundations), and Learning Management Systems (Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle) is essential for instructional designers and online faculty.
Is remote work available for academic roles?
Many universities now offer hybrid teaching options for faculty, allowing online course delivery via Zoom or LMS. Instructional designers and research staff can work remotely, especially in industry‑partnered labs. Administrative roles may be partially remote, but on‑campus presence is typically required for department meetings.
What are common career progression paths in academia?
Typical progression starts with assistant professor (2–5 years, tenure track), followed by associate professor (tenure decision), and then full professor (tenured). Parallel tracks include research scientist (non‑tenure, funded by grants), department chair (leadership role), and dean (college‑level administration). Advancement often requires publishing, securing external funding, and demonstrating teaching excellence.
What industry trends are shaping academic careers today?
Interdisciplinary research hubs (e.g., data science, bioinformatics, sustainability) are expanding. AI and machine learning are integrated into curricula and research projects. Online and hybrid learning models are becoming standard, increasing demand for instructional designers. Open‑access publishing and data‑sharing mandates are changing scholarship expectations.

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