Associate Principal Scientist, Clinical Research

Job Description

The 2‑year Physician Scientist Program provides pharmaceutical medicine training and opportunities to physicians completing residency or fellowship. The program offers in‑depth exposure to clinical drug development, with emphasis on clinical trial planning, execution, data analysis, and reporting of results. Physician Scientists develop skills working with clinical and cross‑functional teams as programs progress toward regulatory approval.

Rotation Details

• Global Clinical Development: Participate in writing research protocols, conducting clinical trials, safety monitoring, data analysis, and communicating study findings.
• Global Regulatory Affairs & Clinical Safety: Focus on late‑stage and lifecycle drug activities; understand regulatory policies and interaction with health agencies (e.g., FDA), pharmacovigilance, drug safety monitoring, signal detection, and adverse report processing.
• Global Medical/Scientific Affairs: Manage a product asset through pre‑launch, launch, and post‑launch phases (US and Global), including considerations around drug promotion.

Required

Education and Experience

• Candidates must hold an MD degree and have completed residency or fellowship training in an accredited US medical program, preferably within the last 5 years.

Required Skills

Clinical Development, Clinical Research, Clinical Sciences, Clinical Trial Planning, Clinical Trials Monitoring, Communication, Drug Development, Drug Research, Ethical Standards, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Medical Research, Medical Writing, Pharmaceutical Research, Pharmacy Regulation, Protocol Development, Regulatory Policies, Research Proposals, Scientific Consulting, Scientific Research.

Preferred Skills

Current Employees apply. Current Contingent Workers apply.

Location Requirements

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office‑based positions will work a hybrid schedule of three days on site per week (Monday‑Thursday) with Friday remote, unless business‑critical tasks require on‑site presence. This model does not apply to field‑based, facility‑based, manufacturing‑based, research‑based, or other positions where remote work cannot reasonably meet job requirements. Note that the model does not apply to roles designated as “remote.”

Salary

Range

$ – $. This range reflects the compensation we believe we would pay for this role at the time of posting. Salary within the range is based on factors including education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package that includes medical, dental, vision, and other insurance benefits (for employees and families), retirement benefits (including 401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at

How to Apply

You can apply for this role through  (or via the Workday Jobs Hub for current employees). The Final date to receive applications is stated on the posting.

San Francisco Residents Only

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Los Angeles Residents Only

We will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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Additional Information

Employee Status:
Regular. Job Posting End Date: 01/30/2026. For more details, review the posting up to the day before the listed end date.

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