Senior Clinical Scientist, Clinical Development
About The Position
The Senior Clinical Scientist is an integral member of the clinical development team, contributing to the development and execution of clinical strategies across programs. The initial focus is ophthalmology, with the possibility of later work in hematology, neurology, or immunology. The role provides scientific and medical expertise across the clinical development organization and contributes strategically and scientifically to current and future clinical programs. It supports evidence-based program decisions and the successful progression of clinical studies. The position involves reviewing, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting clinical safety and efficacy data; contributing to clinical study design and execution; coordinating cross-functional input; supporting database lock activities and clinical study reports; and communicating scientific findings through publications and presentations. It also involves collaboration with Translational Medicine, Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs, clinical investigators, key opinion leaders, and other external partners. Travel may be up to 10% for field sites, meetings, and conferences.
Requirements
- Master’s, PhD, or PharmD in a related life science or health science discipline.
- At least 6 years of clinical development experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
- Demonstrated experience analyzing and interpreting clinical safety and efficacy data.
- Working knowledge of biostatistics, clinical trial design, GCP, and regulatory requirements.
- Experience interacting with clinical investigators and medical experts.
- Experience in a cross-functional clinical development role.
- Familiarity with scientific writing and publication processes.
- Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Nice To Haves
- Strongly preferred experience in ophthalmology.
- Preferred experience in immunology, hematology, or neurology.
Responsibilities
- Review, analyze, interpret, and present clinical safety and efficacy data with the clinical development team.
- Contribute to the design and execution of clinical studies in partnership with departments including Clinical Operations and Medical Affairs.
- Manage multiple projects across therapeutic areas, independently prioritizing deliverables and coordinating cross-functional input.
- Support clinical database lock activities, including data review and cleaning, and contribute to clinical study reports.
- Stay current on regulations, relevant guidelines, and scientific advances.
- Facilitate collaboration with Translational Medicine to transition research-stage assets to clinical development.
- Develop clinical study reports, manuscripts, abstracts, scientific publications, and conference presentations.
- Provide scientific support for advisory boards, consultant meetings, and investigator meetings.
- Cultivate relationships with external partners, including clinical investigators and key opinion leaders.
- Travel up to 10% to field sites, internal and external meetings, and conferences.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Fitness and wellness programs, including fitness reimbursement
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- At least 15 days of paid vacation
- Additional end-of-year shutdown time off from December 26 through December 31
- Up to 12 company-paid holidays
- Three paid days off for Personal Significance
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- 401(k) program with company-matched contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per calendar year
- Employee Resource Groups participation
- Short-term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
