Director, Clinical Scientist

Kelonia Therapeutics•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Kelonia Therapeutics, our ambitions are bold: to dramatically expand the benefit and reach of genetic medicines. Our goal is to change what’s possible for genetic medicine by building the capabilities, experience, and commitment to bring life-saving medicine to every patient in need. We are a human-first company, driven by a mission to develop transformative genetic medicines for patients and their loved ones. We have brought together pioneers in cell and gene therapy, guided by extraordinary scientific founders and a team committed to turning breakthrough science into real-world impact. As we grow, we are building a culture that values rigor, collaboration, and care for one another. As a Clinical Scientist in the Clinical Development group, you will support day-to-day medical monitoring, clinical development, data services, and pharmacovigilance for lead programs, as well as future indications. This isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking therapies, to be part of a company's inception, and to make a transformative impact on patients' lives. If you're passionate about scaling a company from the ground up, making a real difference, and shaping the inclusive culture we're proud of, this opportunity is tailor-made for you. Join us and be a driving force in achieving excellence in viral engineering.

Requirements

Advanced degree required: PharmD, PhD, or MS in a health or life sciences field
3–6+ years of experience in clinical development within biotech or pharma, preferably in a Clinical Scientist or similar role
Demonstrated experience authoring and contributing to: Clinical protocols and amendments, Investigator’s Brochures, and Regulatory submission documents and clinical datasets
Strong understanding of clinical trial design, execution, and data interpretation
Ability to independently analyze complex clinical data and communicate insights clearly
Comfortable operating in a hands-on, execution-focused role with high ownership of deliverables
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Ability and interest to grow into a leadership role as the clinical team expands

Nice To Haves

Experience in oncology, hematology, and/or cell and gene therapy strongly preferred
Experience supporting IND submissions and/or global regulatory activities preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as a core clinical development team member supporting multiple oncology, hematology, and/or cell therapy programs
Perform ongoing review and interpretation of clinical data, including safety, efficacy, and longitudinal patient data
Act as a primary contributor and owner of key clinical deliverables, including: Clinical study protocols and protocol amendments, Investigator’s Brochures, Clinical study reports and data summaries, and Regulatory submission documents (e.g., INDs, amendments, briefing materials)
Collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Biometrics, Translational Sciences, and Medical teams to ensure high-quality and timely study execution
Support clinical trial conduct and oversight, including data review, issue identification, and resolution
Contribute to regulatory interactions and submissions, including preparation of FDA-facing materials and global regulatory documentation
Partner with Clinical Operations to support patient enrollment strategy and execution, including upcoming U.S. and Australia expansion
Synthesize increasing volumes of clinical and follow-up data to generate actionable insights for program decision-making
Support engagement with external investigators, CROs, and key opinion leaders
Contribute to the evolution of clinical development processes and infrastructure as the organization scales