:Draig Therapeutics is an exciting, rapidly growing clinical-stage biotech backed by a transformative $140 million Series A financing - one of the largest ever in neuropsychiatric drug development. We are pioneering innovative small-molecule therapies aimed at fundamentally transforming the treatment landscape for depression and neurological disorders
Why Join Drai g?At Draig Therapeutics, you’ll join a science-first, mission-driven biotech that is redefining what a small, agile, and deeply collaborative organization can achieve. Backed by strong investors and propelled by a bold CNS discovery pipeline, Draig brings together world-class scientists, a caring culture, and the energy of a company on an incredible growth trajectory. Here, innovation and speed aren’t just encouraged - they’re expected. You’ll partner closely across Discovery, Nonclinical, and Clinical Development, helping to shape programmes that have the potential to transform patient lives. This is an environment where your voice matters, your expertise has real impact, and your work directly influences how promising molecules move from concept into the clinic. At Draig, you won’t just contribute to groundbreaking science - you’ll help build a biotech with purpose, speed, and heart. For more info, please visit our website
Responsibilities es:This role plays a key part in advancing Draig’s clinical pipeline by providing scientific leadership across active and planned trials. The individual will deliver hands‑on scientific oversight of ongoing studies, including regular site visits to investigators to foster strong scientific engagement, ensure protocol adherence, and maintain clinical alignment. In addition, this position will cultivate and manage impactful scientific and business relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), helping to shape study strategy, enhance trial execution, and elevate Draig’s visibility within the broader medical community. Support the execution of clinical studies supporting Draig’s product pipeline
Review and interpret clinical data on an ongoing basis to ensure data quality and interpretability, and scientific consistency. Participate in the blinded data review (BDA) of the clinical data
Conduct regular site visits to engage with investigators and site staff, build relationships, and ensure alignment with protocol objectives and scientific rationale
Collaborate closely with clinical operations, medical monitors, data management, biostatistics, and other functions (internal and external) throughout the lifecycle of the clinical trial
Contribute to the development of study synopsis, study protocols, clinical study reports, INDs, NDAs, and their related activities
Organize and participate in scientific advisory committees and KOL meetings
Support safety surveillance, including reviewing adverse events and participating in safety review meetings
Assist Clinical Operations in study site selection
Assist with the development of publications, abstracts, and presentations related to study data
Plan for the growth scenario within the functional group and may manage other Clinical Scientists members
Education and Experience Critical require ment: a strong clinical background in neuroscience or psychiatry and thrives in a fast-paced biotech environment
Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent) in a scientific or clinical discipline required; neuroscience or psychiatry focus strongly prefer
At least 6 years’ experience in a Clinical Scientist role in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry. Management of people is a plus. For a Clinical Scientist, at least two years’ experience in MDD
Experience supporting clinical development programs in psychiatry trials
Willingness and ability to travel regularly (up to 30%) and, as directed by business needs, to clinical sites across the U.S. and Europe
Strong understanding of GCP and regulatory requirements
Experience interacting with clinical KOLs in psychiatry or CNS
Familiarity with depression scales (e.g., MADRS, HAM-D, PHQ-9)
Experience with digital endpoints, ePRO, or decentralized trials is a plus
Strategic thinker with excellent execution and communication abilities
Ability to work cross-functionally and independently in a fast-moving environment
Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong problem-solving and decision‑making abilities
Compete Compensation: Collaboration: Embodies and promotes collaboration and works effectively with others across the organization to achieve goals. Demonstrates proficient cross-company communication, cultural sensitivity, and partnership in interactions with others. Involves others in decisions and plans and credits them for their contributions and accomplishments.
Relationship Building Relationship Building: Establishes and maintains strong internal and external relationships. Respects and relates well to management, colleagues, peers, and direct reports. Champions a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion that values and respects individuals. Earns the respect of others through principled leadership, sound business ethics, and authenticity.
(Hybrid) TO ALL AGENCIES: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Draig about our openings. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Draig Therapeutics via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Draig Therapeutics unless Draig engaged such search firms/employment agencies for this position and a valid agreement with Draig is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the Draig Tx agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.
Draig Therapeutics, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. It does not discriminate against any applicant because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service, or any other class protected by state or federal law.
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Why Join Drai g?At Draig Therapeutics, you’ll join a science-first, mission-driven biotech that is redefining what a small, agile, and deeply collaborative organization can achieve. Backed by strong investors and propelled by a bold CNS discovery pipeline, Draig brings together world-class scientists, a caring culture, and the energy of a company on an incredible growth trajectory. Here, innovation and speed aren’t just encouraged - they’re expected. You’ll partner closely across Discovery, Nonclinical, and Clinical Development, helping to shape programmes that have the potential to transform patient lives. This is an environment where your voice matters, your expertise has real impact, and your work directly influences how promising molecules move from concept into the clinic. At Draig, you won’t just contribute to groundbreaking science - you’ll help build a biotech with purpose, speed, and heart. For more info, please visit our website
Responsibilities es:This role plays a key part in advancing Draig’s clinical pipeline by providing scientific leadership across active and planned trials. The individual will deliver hands‑on scientific oversight of ongoing studies, including regular site visits to investigators to foster strong scientific engagement, ensure protocol adherence, and maintain clinical alignment. In addition, this position will cultivate and manage impactful scientific and business relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), helping to shape study strategy, enhance trial execution, and elevate Draig’s visibility within the broader medical community. Support the execution of clinical studies supporting Draig’s product pipeline
Review and interpret clinical data on an ongoing basis to ensure data quality and interpretability, and scientific consistency. Participate in the blinded data review (BDA) of the clinical data
Conduct regular site visits to engage with investigators and site staff, build relationships, and ensure alignment with protocol objectives and scientific rationale
Collaborate closely with clinical operations, medical monitors, data management, biostatistics, and other functions (internal and external) throughout the lifecycle of the clinical trial
Contribute to the development of study synopsis, study protocols, clinical study reports, INDs, NDAs, and their related activities
Organize and participate in scientific advisory committees and KOL meetings
Support safety surveillance, including reviewing adverse events and participating in safety review meetings
Assist Clinical Operations in study site selection
Assist with the development of publications, abstracts, and presentations related to study data
Plan for the growth scenario within the functional group and may manage other Clinical Scientists members
Education and Experience Critical require ment: a strong clinical background in neuroscience or psychiatry and thrives in a fast-paced biotech environment
Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent) in a scientific or clinical discipline required; neuroscience or psychiatry focus strongly prefer
At least 6 years’ experience in a Clinical Scientist role in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry. Management of people is a plus. For a Clinical Scientist, at least two years’ experience in MDD
Experience supporting clinical development programs in psychiatry trials
Willingness and ability to travel regularly (up to 30%) and, as directed by business needs, to clinical sites across the U.S. and Europe
Strong understanding of GCP and regulatory requirements
Experience interacting with clinical KOLs in psychiatry or CNS
Familiarity with depression scales (e.g., MADRS, HAM-D, PHQ-9)
Experience with digital endpoints, ePRO, or decentralized trials is a plus
Strategic thinker with excellent execution and communication abilities
Ability to work cross-functionally and independently in a fast-moving environment
Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong problem-solving and decision‑making abilities
Compete Compensation: Collaboration: Embodies and promotes collaboration and works effectively with others across the organization to achieve goals. Demonstrates proficient cross-company communication, cultural sensitivity, and partnership in interactions with others. Involves others in decisions and plans and credits them for their contributions and accomplishments.
Relationship Building Relationship Building: Establishes and maintains strong internal and external relationships. Respects and relates well to management, colleagues, peers, and direct reports. Champions a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion that values and respects individuals. Earns the respect of others through principled leadership, sound business ethics, and authenticity.
(Hybrid) TO ALL AGENCIES: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Draig about our openings. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Draig Therapeutics via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Draig Therapeutics unless Draig engaged such search firms/employment agencies for this position and a valid agreement with Draig is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the Draig Tx agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.
Draig Therapeutics, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. It does not discriminate against any applicant because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service, or any other class protected by state or federal law.
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