Clinical Research Scientist

Alchemab Therapeutics; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company in Cambridge is seeking a Clinical Research Scientist to drive the development of clinical designs and documents. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and the drafting of clinical protocols. The ideal candidate should possess advanced scientific training and a strong background in early clinical development, with significant experience in regulatory affairs. Competitive salary and hybrid working model offered.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific training with a solid track record in early clinical development.
• Demonstrated authorship of clinical protocols and familiarity with regulatory pathways.

Responsibilities

• Drive scientific data reviews to accelerate proof of concept.
• Draft clinical documents and conduct gap assessments for clinical programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop recommendation strategies.

Skills

Clinical trial strategy

Scientific communication

Regulatory knowledge

Collaboration

Education

PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent

MSc with strong industry experience

Job description

The Role

The Clinical Research Scientist will report to the VP, Development Strategy & Clinical Operations within the Development team and will collaborate on the development of clinical designs and draft key clinical documents, including the protocol to take Alchemab’s first programmes into the clinic. The role will partner with cross‑functional teams to share early clinical strategy, design fit‑for‑purpose phase I/II studies. The Clinical Research Scientist will author clinical documents and drive scientific data reviews during conduct to accelerate proof of concept decisions (PoC).

Responsibilities

Strategy Development

• Participate actively to the gap assessment to any “bound‑for‑clinic” program and translate findings into pragmatic clinical designs.
• Research and define clinically meaningful endpoints (including exploratory/digital/biomarker endpoints) and outline timing, feasibility and risk trade‑offs.
• Work with the Development team (development, Translational and Biomarker Leads) and the Clinical/Regulatory Sub Team (CRST) to develop a recommendation for the PoC strategy.
• Partner with Commercial team representatives to lead the drafting of the target product profile.

Strategy Implementation

• Draft the Clinical Concept Sheet for usage in Contract Research Organisation (CRO) selection, KOL conversations and other elements.
• Author/review clinical protocols, amendments and key study tools.
• Contribute to Clinical Trial Authorisation (CTA) and Investigational New Drug (IND) Application enabling content (clinical sections of Investigators Brochure (IB)).
• Drive the formation of program‑specific KOL boards to review the protocol and strategy choices.

Keeping abreast of innovations:

• Researching and educating the wider Alchemab team on approaches to clinical trial strategy and design.
• Staying up‑to‑date on innovative approaches to generating rapid PoC data.
• Understanding the competitive landscape for key therapeutic areas.

Cross Functional teamwork:

• Core member of the Development team for select programmes.
• Member of the Clinical/Regulatory Sub‑Team (CRST) for select programmes, with potential to chair.
• Member of RFP/vendor selection groups and internal/external Clinical Trial Teams.
• Act as a delegate, where appropriate, for the CMO/Medical lead.

Essential

• Advanced scientific training (PhD, PharmD, MD or equivalent) or MSc with strong industry experience.
• Solid track record in early clinical development (FIH/Phase 1/2) within biotech, pharma or CRO.
• Demonstrated authorship of clinical protocols and related study documents; familiarity with GCP and UK/EU/US regulatory pathways (CTA/IND).
• Experience with medical data review and study interpretation; comfortable building slides and presenting to senior/internal and external audiences.
• Strong understanding of biotech product development processes, regulatory requirements, and market dynamics.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organisation.

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