Staff Scientist, Clinical Development
About The Position
The Staff Scientist, Clinical Development is part of the clinical development team at Phanes Therapeutics’ R&D site in San Diego, California. The role provides scientific support across clinical programs, including literature review, scientific writing, data analysis, presentation, and summarization. The company will train the candidate on scientific and operational aspects of clinical trials, with responsibilities growing over time. The position supports clinical teams in interpreting scientific and clinical findings, improving study efficiency, and communicating clinical data. The candidate works collaboratively with scientific and clinical staff to advance programs through clinical development. This is a full-time, on-site position.
Requirements
- An advanced degree in a related Life Sciences discipline, such as PharmD, PhD, or MD.
- A proven track record of scientific publications.
- Ability to understand and critically evaluate scientific literature.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft suite of software products.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a matrix environment with cross-functional teams.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, a strong sense of urgency, and keen attention to detail.
- Strong organization and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, cross-functional teamwork environment under time and resource pressures.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Fresh PhD graduates and current postdoctoral researchers are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical support and scientific opinions to study teams.
- Provide input on clinical trial documents, milestones, and timelines.
- Maintain scientific and clinical knowledge in assigned therapeutic and disease areas, including conducting rigorous literature reviews.
- Analyze, review, curate, organize, and manage key clinical trial data in a timely manner.
- Contribute to ongoing scientific review of clinical trial data.
- Help review and analyze clinical trial data results for internal and external presentations, regulatory submissions, and communication with external partners and stakeholders, including clinical investigators, study coordinators/CRAs, and KOLs.
- Help update clinical research protocols, ICFs, pharmacy manuals, lab manuals, and regulatory submission documents.
- Assist in generating Clinical Development Plans and support adherence to those plans.
- Support the Clinical Development team in regulatory submission activities and ensure the flow and accuracy of key data for clinical module sections of the IND.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package, including bonus opportunities and stock options opportunities.
- Retirement 401(k) savings plan with employer match.
- Exceptional career growth opportunities.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Vacation and sick leave plans.
- 18 paid company holidays per year, including a Winter Holiday Break.
- On-site gym, ample parking, complimentary EV charging stations, and company-sponsored events.
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent day care expenses.
- Health savings accounts (HSAs) to pay or reimburse certain medical expenses.
- Life and AD&D insurance and short- and long-term disability plans.
- Employee assistance program (EAP) with employee counseling programs and online resources.
- Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance, auto and home insurance, commuter benefits, and legal plans.
- Opportunity to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
