Job Description
The Clinical Director (Principal Scientist) has primary responsibility for planning and directing clinical research activities involving new or marketed medicines in the (insert name of TA) therapeutic area. Our company's (insert name of TA) medicines span all phases of clinical development (pre-clinical to post-licensure). The Clinical Director may manage the entire cycle of clinical development for their assigned studies including study design, initiation, execution, analysis, regulatory reporting, and publication.
Role Responsibilities
- Planning clinical trials (designing, collaborating on operational plans, etc.) based on the clinical development strategy
- Medical oversight and overall conduct of ongoing or new clinical trials for investigational or marketed drugs
- Analyzing and summarizing clinical findings from studies to support decisions regarding safety and efficacy as well as new drug applications, clinical study reports, or publication
- Participating in internal and joint internal/external research project teams relevant to the development of new compounds, and the further study of marketed compounds
- Supporting business development assessments of external opportunities
Other Roles
- Actively engage with other functional areas in support of study execution
- Work closely with a cross-functional group of experts in commercialization, regulatory affairs, statistics, and manufacturing to manage clinical development projects
- Assist the team in ensuring that other colleagues are informed of the progress of studies of our company and competitors' drugs
- Provide expert opinion, internally and externally, on relevant scientific questions within their responsibility
Knowledge and Scientific Foundation
- Maintaining awareness of scientific developments within the area of expertise, including new findings and research methodologies
- Identifying scientifically and operationally strong investigators who can assist in the development of our company's investigational and marketed drugs
- Establishing communications with prominent clinical investigators in the field of interest
- Attending appropriate scientific meetings to maintain competency and awareness of research activities
To Accomplish These Goals
- Author detailed development documents, presentations, budgets, and position papers for internal and external audiences
- Facilitate collaborations with external researchers around the world
- Travel on company business about twenty percent of the time to manage future or ongoing clinical research projects
Education
- M.D. or M.D./Ph.D.
Required Experience and Skills
- Experience in industry or senior faculty in academia
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical medicine experience
- Minimum of 1 year of industry experience in drug development or biomedical research in academia
- Demonstrated record of scientific scholarship and achievement
- Proven track record in clinical medicine and background in biomedical research
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to function in a team environment
- Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Preferred Experience and Skills
- Board Certified or Eligible in (insert specialty) or related discipline
- Prior specific experience in clinical research and prior publication
Required Skills
Allergy and Immunology, Cardiovascular Diseases, Clinical Development, Clinical Investigations, Clinical Judgment, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Clinical Trial Support, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Drug Development, Medical Research, Pharmaceutical Development, Pulmonology, Regulatory Reporting, Regulatory Requirements, Research Methodologies
Preferred Skills
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EEO and Compliance
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion and provides accommodations during the application process if needed. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination. For more information about rights under U.S. law, please review the EEOC resources: EEOC Know Your Rights and related materials. Learn more about privacy and state requirements at the company site.
Hybrid Work Model and Compensation
U.S. Hybrid Work Model: Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will follow a Hybrid model with three days on-site per week and Friday remote, unless business needs require otherwise. This does not apply to field-based, facility/manufacturing/research positions, roles under a union agreement, or roles designated as remote.
The salary range for this role is $255,800.00 - $402,700.00. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement (401(k)), and paid time off. More information about benefits is available at the company site.
Application information: You can apply at the company careers site. The application deadline for this position is stated in the posting.
Disclosures
San Francisco and Los Angeles residents: we follow local fair chance hiring laws. Search firms, employee status, relocation, visa sponsorship, travel requirements, and flexible work arrangements are listed as applicable. This posting ends on 01/30/2026.
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