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Senior Clinical Scientist - Cardiometabolic

Job Description

Position Description:

Senior Clinical Scientist - Cardiometabolic

This position leads the scientific planning and execution of one or more clinical trials or significant aspects thereof. In this position, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your leadership, technical skills, and scientific acumen as part of a global, cross-functional team.

Responsibilities:
Responsible for leading specific aspects of clinical/scientific execution of clinical protocol(s).

This may include:

  • Serving as the lead clinical scientist on the clinical trial team.
  • Leading medical monitoring team in review and interpretation of clinical data/medical protocol deviations in collaborations with the Clinical Director.



Other responsibilities include:

  • Collaborating cross-functionally in the development of Protocol and related study materials (e.g., ICF documents / amendments); Partners with the Study Manager on study deliverables.
  • Ensuring CRF design supports data collection in alignment with the protocol in collaboration with Data Management/Programming.
  • Collaborating cross-functionally to monitor clinical data to ensure quality, completeness, and integrity of trial conduct.
  • Providing tactical/scientific mentorship to other clinical scientists.



Core Skills:

  • Solid knowledge of clinical research regulatory requirements (e.g., GCP and ICH)
  • Ability to manage multiple competing priorities with good planning, time management and prioritization skills
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret clinical trial data and synthesize conclusions
  • Interact with key stakeholders across department, division, and company.
  • Role requires a proactive approach, strategic thinking and leadership in driving toward study goals.
  • Influence opinions and decisions of internal and external customers/vendors, across functional areas, and within the division
  • Applying leadership skills to processes, leading meetings, and influencing peers in a matrix environment.
  • Problem solving, prioritization, conflict resolution, and critical thinking skills
  • Build team capabilities through proactive coaching
  • Strong communication, technical writing, and presentation skills



Position Qualifications:

Education Minimum Requirement:

  • Bachelor's degree + 5 years OR
  • Master's + 3 years Pharmaceutical and/or clinical drug development experience



Preferred Experience and Skills:

  • PhD / PharmD. Degree in life sciences, preferred.
  • Clinical/Research experience in cardiopulmonary disease (such as pulmonary hypertension) preferred.



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Employee Status:
Regular

Relocation:
No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:
No

Travel Requirements:
10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid

Shift:
Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:
No

Hazardous Material(s):
n/a

Requisition ID:R250626

Senior Clinical Scientist - Cardiometabolic

Boston, MA
Full Time

Published on 01/29/2025

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