Principal Clinical Scientist, Clinical Science Analytics & Insights
Location: Remote, Spain
Precision for Medicine is recruiting an experienced Principal Clinical Scientist to work remotely in Poland, Hungary, Serbia, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, or the UK.
Position Summary:
The Principal Clinical Scientist should have a strong working knowledge of medical and oncology standards applicable to clinical trials, preferably in solid and liquid tumors. This role manages the operational clinical science function from study start-up through database lock for projects focused on scientific and indication-specific data insights, supporting scientific and clinical data review. The role requires serving as a subject matter expert in clinical knowledge, guidelines, and standards of care for clinical trial data review. A medical-related degree (RN, OCN, RPH, PharmD, etc.) is required.
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
- Lead CSAI services per study scope of work on assigned projects.
- Provide expertise on scientific data capture, review, and cleaning.
- Support the development and implementation of processes for integrated data cleaning across departments.
- Manage data cleaning processes to support data deliverables.
- Oversee Medical Monitor review of subject data.
- Review protocols from a scientific operational perspective.
- Contribute to the development of study documentation like eCRF specifications and edit checks.
- Support EDC UAT and other data management activities.
- Facilitate cross-departmental communication regarding data review and system updates.
- Identify and manage study risks related to CSAI.
- Assist in project and budget management for CSAI activities.
- Ensure proper documentation in eTMF as per study plans and SOPs.
- Conduct or support scientific data reviews using programmed outputs and guidelines.
- Manage queries and review study data review findings.
- Develop and test CSAI programmed outputs.
- Provide training for CSAI team members and study sites.
- Participate in study team meetings and presentations.
- Support study-specific committees and review reports.
- Participate in candidate interviews and business development activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in science or health-related discipline with proficiency in medical terminology.
- At least 8 years of clinical research experience or proven competencies.
- Minimum of 1 year of leadership experience.
Other Requirements:
- Oncology therapeutic experience, understanding of standards of care and biomarkers.
- Experience in phases I-III trials.
- On-site monitoring or data review experience preferred.
- Experience with EDC systems and data visualization tools (e.g., JReview).
- Proficiency in computer skills and professional English language skills.
- Knowledge of FDA and ICH/GCP regulations.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
Highly Preferred:
- Medical degree (RN, OCN, RPH, PharmD, etc.)
- Database build experience.
Competencies and Skills:
- Advanced knowledge in oncology and medical terminology.
- Desire for continuous learning about medical standards of care.
- Knowledge of FDA and ICH-GCP guidelines and SOPs.
- High integrity and ethical standards.
- Ability to independently manage operational functions in a global environment.
- Excellent time management, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
- Self-motivated with remote work capability.
- Ability to handle multiple demands and shifting priorities.
- Results-oriented, accountable, flexible, and collaborative.
- Financial management skills at the project level.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.