Principal Scientist - Molecular Assay Development

Date: 13 Aug 2026

Location:

Bangalore, KA, IN, 560099

Division: Dedicated Centre

Job Description

Designation: Principal Scientist

Job Location: Bangalore

Department: TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE

About Syngene

Incorporated in 1993, Syngene International Ltd. is an innovation-focused global discovery, development and manufacturing organization providing integrated scientific services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, nutrition, animal health, consumer goods and specialty chemical industries around the world. Syngene s clientele includes world leaders such as Bristol-Myers Squibb, Baxter, Amgen, GSK, Merck KGaA and Herbalife. Its innovative culture is driven by the passion of its 4240- strong team of scientists who work with clients from around the world to solve their scientific problems, improve R&D productivity, speed up time to market and lower the cost of innovation.

Job Purpose

Leads a small team to deliver high‑quality, compliant genomic data in support clinical programs. The role ensures robust assay development, qualification, sample analysis, consultative SME support in matrix teams and effective cross‑functional collaboration to enable timely, data‑driven decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• The individual is expected to lead a small team, work on design of experiments and help in implementing the strategy for optimizing the current assays and onboarding new technologies.
• Strong experience with NGS workflows is a plus
• The individual will work to optimize, validate and carry out various genomics/transcriptomics assays for programs with stakeholders, collaborate for data analysis.
• Developing expertise and achieving qualification to perform qPCR- and NGS-based assays for gene expression and genotyping.
• Assay design and development: Participate in the efforts to develop the framework for assay development, qualification/validation and timely, well-planned execution of assays and clinical analysis working with cross-functional teams.
• Help troubleshoot assay platform, assay performance to ensure the generation of reliable and quality data to support exploratory biomarker research.
• As an individual contributor, responsibilities will also include perform assay development, qualification and clinical sample analysis in compliant manner
  

Design experimental plans, write assay qualification reports, work instructions, technology transfer documents, study summaries and SOPs.

• Providing subject matter expertise to stakeholders as required.
• Accurate record keeping of experiments and procedures (ELN and LIMS) as per established GCP guidelines
• Work closely with data analysis teams as well as sample management and clinical operation teams on programs.
  
  

Educational Qualification

• Ph.D.
  
  

Technical Skills

• Significant demonstrable experience and subject matter expertise in genotyping or GEP applications
• The candidate must demonstrate significant work experience in clinical assay development for genomics assets preferably in a pharma, biotech or clinical lab setting.
• Hands on experience in handling various sample types such as FFPE, Blood and Saliva
• Expertise, in-depth hands on experience is expected in performing NGS assays such as RNA-seq, WES, WGS ; and qPCR based assays for GEP and genotyping.
• Bioinformatics experience would be a plus
• Understanding of fit for purpose genomics assay qualification principles for clinical assays.
• Familiarity with genomics assay validation guidelines and guidance in a regulatory framework ( GCP or global regulatory requirements for assay development) & basic understanding of IVD quality system standards (21 CFR part 820, ISO13485) would be a plus
• Expertise in serving as subject matter expert on technology specific data structure, data analysis, data QC in working with data analysis team.
• Must have strong organizational and collaborative skills.
• Thrive in a highly interactive, fast-paced and dynamic team environment with agility and rigor.
  

Behavioral Skills

• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills, and rigorous and creative thinking
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including an ability to discuss and explain complex
• The ability to work across organizations to define and solve problems will benefit the whole. Capable of establishing strong working relationships across the organization.
• Communicate effectively to build support for work and align with organization
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Syngene to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation or local law. In addition, Syngene will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.