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Sr. Scientific Advisor – Molecular
Job Location:
Job Location:
Kansas City, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
24 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
17 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Performing critical work that impacts our industry and our worlds health while problem solving and innovating in the field that is what we get to do every day at KCAS Bio. If that gets you excited too then maybe working at KCAS Bio is for you.
When you work as a Sr. Scientific Advisor (SSA) in the BioPharma Molecular group at KCAS you get to further our mission by leveraging your knowledge in bioanalytical and scientific principles to support business development client engagement and technical strategy. You will serve as a scientific leader both internally and externally helping to guide study design solve complex technical challenges and position KCAS as a trusted partner in molecular bioanalysis.
Our BioPharma Molecular team utilizes advanced molecular platforms including PCR qPCR ddPCR and next-generation sequencing (NGS) to support bioanalytical testing in drug discovery preclinical and clinical studies. These technologies are applied to the quantification of nucleic acids gene expression analysis biodistribution and other molecular endpoints in biological matrices.
In this role we will rely on you to:
- Provide scientific direction by staying abreast of emerging technologies and solving complex bioanalytical and molecular technical challenges
- Maintain expert knowledge of bioanalytical scientific trends and regulatory requirements impacting molecular assays
- Work closely with Sales and Marketing teams and serve as a scientific lead in early-stage client discussions and study scoping
- Be responsible for scoping and pricing work and assist Business Development in pricing strategy and negotiation when applicable
- Support revenue generation by maintaining sales goals aligned with business unit capacity and growth objectives
- Assist in forecasting new business by evaluating probability and timing of opportunities and communicating insights into operations
- Stay current with regulatory compliance requirements and recommend actions based on regulatory body or client audits
- Drive and support high-impact technical communicationsincluding webinars white papers and e-blastsin collaboration with Marketing
- Actively participate in industry panels conferences and professional forums to maintain a strong regulatory perspective and thought leadership presence
- Support the Business Development team to generate new and repeat business within the assigned territory
- Review and maintain accuracy of business data in CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce) to support revenue forecasting
- Traveling up to 25% on average with flexibility to meet high-demand opportunities
- Support the company brand in all interactions and act as a positive brand ambassador
To qualify for this role you will have:
- Bachelors degree or higher in Molecular Biology Biochemistry Genetics or related field
- 5 years of experience managing directing or advising bioanalytical laboratories or 5 years of direct sales experience in a CRO setting with a strong technical background
- Hands-on experience with molecular bioanalytical techniques including PCR qPCR ddPCR and/or NGS (required)
- Strong understanding of molecular assay applications such as gene expression analysis biodistribution or nucleic acid quantification
- Previous client-facing experience including presenting bioanalytical capabilities leading technical discussions or participating in scientific conferences (posters presentations panels)
- Experience working within a pharmaceutical company CRO or similar environment
- Excellent knowledge of relevant regulatory policies (GLP/GCLP/GDP as applicable)
- Competent knowledge of financial metrics pricing strategies and budgeting in a CRO environment
(Please note this is a representative summary of responsibilities not a comprehensive or exclusive list of the duties to be performed in any position. Employees must follow instructions and perform additional duties as requested.)
WHO YOU ARE
You will thrive at KCAS Bio if you enjoy a relational environment are purpose- and values-driven embrace constant development and supportive leadership and enjoy being part of innovative work.
WHAT YOULL GET
Our benefits include and extend beyond the traditional package. At KCAS Bio you will enjoy company sponsored events like food trucks family days and spirit will grow in your career with KCAS will be able to connect with like-minded employees to further KCAS Bios approach to key areas such as wellness inclusion and community will engage as an owner in our stock ownership program. You will have access to the latest technology. And you will be able to invest in the community with paid time off to volunteer.
Learn more about the Benefits at KCAS Bio
WHO WE ARE
We are a fast-growing contract research organization (CRO) headquartered in Kansas City pioneering the latest drug development in both human and animal health for our expertise is growing and so is our need for great people to work in nimble empowered teams committed to one anothers growth. At KCAS Bio we advance both great science AND great people.
KCAS Bio is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Among other things we provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race color religion national origin ancestry marital status veteran status age disability pregnancy genetic information sex sexual orientation gender identity or any other legally protected category; we recruit qualified candidates without regard to citizenship status based on internal processes that enable us to hire the right candidates consistent with the appropriate U.S. Immigration framework; and (3) we work with and provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs observances and practices. Anyone who needs reasonable accommodation may send an email to emailprotectedor call (for TTY assistance call 711) and ask for Human Resources.
IND123
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
As a full-service bioanalytical CRO and biomarker partner, KCAS Bio helps accelerate drug development in the pharma and biopharma industries with large and small molecule bioanalysis.
