Clinical Scientist - Level Dependent Upon Experience - Cardiopulmonary or Neurology focus

CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services • Covington, KY

7h

About The Position

The Clinical Scientist role involves performing medical monitoring activities under the oversight of a medical director, including protocol review, medical budget review, preparing medical monitoring plans, and training project teams. This position supports site identification and feasibility, addresses clinical questions from sites, and participates in medical meetings, data review, and analysis. The Clinical Scientist is responsible for analyzing and synthesizing clinical information, participating in clinical problem-solving and decision-making within clinical trials, and leading medical data and safety reviews to identify critical safety trends and ensure patient safety and trial integrity. Additionally, the role includes leading project-specific and department-wide organizational activities to optimize the efficiency and quality of medical services in Medical Affairs.

Requirements

• Ability to make clinical decisions under the oversight of an MD, ability to work in collaboration with medical professionals.
• Ability to apply clinical/patient care experience to the research setting in the context of clinical trials.
• Ability to integrate scientific medical data with superior written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing); ability to assimilate complex medical and/or research information; ability to analyze and interpret scientific data.
• Working knowledge of scientific and research principles and techniques of data analysis, interpretation, and clinical relevance.
• Working knowledge electronic data capture systems and data visualization tools.
• Working knowledge of Code of Federal regulations, ICH Guidelines, Good Clinical Practice, and applicable US regulatory guidance.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team setting to develop high quality, scientifically rigorous materials, and presentations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, as well as Access, Adobe, SharePoint, and others. Ability to become proficient in new software applications.
• Working knowledge of basic business-related financial and business development concepts.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills; flexible and able to pivot to work toward changing priorities and goals; able to multi-task; self-driven and able to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities; able to receive constructive criticism and be open to learning new approaches for continued growth.
• Advanced clinical degrees (e.g., PharmD, APRN, PA). Candidates with PhD and advanced public health degrees are also eligible.
• Direct experience in clinical research and clinical development, with experience reviewing and interpreting data especially in rare disease, solid organ transplant, hematology/oncology, cell and gene therapy, central nervous system disorders, and other complex indications.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in direct patient care, clinical decision making, and working in collaboration with medical professionals preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform medical monitoring activities under the oversight of a medical director. Medical monitoring activities include but not limited to review of the protocol and investigator’s brochure, review of medical budgets, preparing the medical monitoring plan, training project teams on the protocol, informing site identification and feasibility activities, supporting sites with clinical questions, participating in medical meetings, participating in medical and safety data review and analysis, and preparing and presenting data to internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide guidance to clinical teams on the medical and scientific aspects of assigned projects.
• Analyze and synthesize clinical information, participate in clinical problem-solving and clinical decision-making in the setting of clinical trials and studies.
• Lead and participate in medical data and safety reviews, including identifying critical safety trends and following up with sites/investigators to obtain additional information and to assess clinical events.
• Ensure patient safety and clinical trial integrity.
• Lead project-specific and department-wide organizational activities to optimize the efficiency and quality of medical services in Medical Affairs.

Benefits

• We support career progression – 25% of our global staff is promoted annually and we have a structured mentoring program to provide the support you need to move forward
• We value education and training – We provide tuition reimbursement, partner with universities and colleges to create programs in our field, and have a dedicated training department
• We value our people - We have never had a layoff in our 20-year history, support a work-life balance with flexible schedules, and have provided cash bonuses every year for the past decade
• Our culture is unparalleled – Click here to learn more about “The CTI Way”
• We think globally and act locally – We have a global philanthropic program supporting our team’s efforts to improve their local communities (Click here to learn more about our “CTI Cares” program)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree