Senior Scientist, Clinical Science IMM

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Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Clinical Development & Research – Non-MD

Scientific/Technology

Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America

The Senior Clinical Scientist, Clinical Science is responsible for supporting clinical research activities within the therapeutic area. This position involves close collaboration with Study Responsible Physicians, Study Responsible Scientists, Clinical Leads, and other cross‑functional team members to contribute to the development and execution of clinical studies. Responsibilities include supporting the development of clinical trial protocols and study materials, performing medical data review, and assisting in the preparation of clinical study reports and regulatory documents.

This role requires effective collaboration within a matrixed organizational structure, emphasizing strong communication and teamwork across diverse disciplines to support the successful execution of clinical trials.

• Assist with the execution of clinical strategies for clinical trial protocols of the clinical development plan, ensuring compliance with scientific, organizational and regulatory standards.
• Assist to support clinical trials, including study initiation, medical data monitoring, and closeout activities.
• Assist with providing training on study protocol, disease evaluation criteria, and other essential components to enhance the understanding of clinical development processes.
• Collaborate with Study Responsible Scientists and Study Responsible Physicians to review aggregate and participant‑level data, analyze clinical laboratory results, and draft patient narratives for adverse events within the context of study endpoints.
• Support medical data monitoring activities in partnership with Study Responsible Scientist and Study Responsible Physician, including the evaluation, documentation, and reporting of ongoing clinical trial data per defined medical data review plan.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners to support clinical strategies with overall product development goals.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including cross‑functional trial teams, and external partners/vendors (e.g. CRO).
• May review relevant medical literature in support of clinical trial execution.

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a scientific or related discipline is required. An advanced degree (e.g., MS, PharmD, PhD) is preferred. Requires at least 1 year of relevant experience in clinical research and development within the pharmaceutical industry, biotech, CRO, or equivalent. Understanding of regulatory guidelines and Good Clinical Practice (ICH‑GCP). Ability to survey and interpret scientific literature related to specific projects effectively.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and familiarity with generative artificial intelligence and clinical trial management software are advantageous. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; ability to effectively present information to the stakeholders. Strong interpersonal skills with a…