Clinical Scientist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• PhD or MD in Immunology, Biology, or a related STEM field plus at least 7 years of immunology experience; or an MS plus at least 10 years of experience; or a BS plus at least 14 years of experience.
• Deep expertise in immunology and immune-mediated or inflammatory diseases, with experience in at least one of rheumatology, gastrointestinal or mucosal inflammation, or dermatology.
• A proven track record of driving translational strategies that inform clinical development decisions, including close cross-functional collaboration and partnership.
• Demonstrated ability to lead highly matrixed teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including the ability to translate complex data into clear, decision-oriented insights.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Working knowledge of biostatistics, bioinformatics, and advanced data analytics.
• Experience advancing precision medicine strategies.

Nice To Haves

• Autoimmune diseases research and development experience.
• Translational medicine experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape integrated biomarker strategies across discovery, early-stage, and late-stage clinical programs.
• Define clear hypotheses, fit-for-purpose endpoints, and explicit links between biomarker strategies and key development decisions.
• Serve as the biomarker strategy lead in cross-functional program teams and represent multidisciplinary teams in governance forums.
• Develop biomarker strategies that address mission-critical questions for forward and reverse translation.
• Inform portfolio strategy through biomarker-driven insights related to target validation, patient selection, and go/no-go decisions.
• Translate disease biology and therapeutic mechanisms of action into clinically actionable biomarker strategies, including proof of biology, pharmacodynamic effects, precision medicine, and surrogate endpoints for efficacy.
• Drive selection and application of innovative biomarker approaches aligned with biological rationale and clinical utility.
• Lead biomarker sub-teams and working groups involving clinical, discovery, translational, regulatory, biostatistics, and data science functions.
• Integrate diverse scientific perspectives into cohesive strategies and provide scientific leadership for hypothesis-driven, decision-focused biomarker work.
• Champion biomarker analysis plans and provide scientific input into interpretation of complex datasets.
• Communicate scientific insights to internal stakeholders, governance bodies, and external scientific audiences.
• Support external engagement, including publications, presentations, and interactions with key opinion leaders, as appropriate.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits.
• Other insurance benefits for employees and family.
• Retirement benefits, including a 401(k).
• Paid holidays.
• Vacation.
• Compassionate and sick days.
• Eligibility for an annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.