Clinical Scientist

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

Job summary

A leading company in life sciences seeks a Clinical Scientist to support clinical development in oncology. This role includes designing trials, analyzing data, and preparing materials for regulatory submissions. Candidates should hold an RN, PhD, or PharmD with experience in drug development, especially in oncology.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellness programs

Qualifications

• PhD, RN or PharmD with clinical research experience and drug development knowledge.
• Experience in oncology drug development preferred.
• Thorough understanding of regulatory guidelines (GCP, ICH, FDA) essential.

Responsibilities

• Support Medical Lead with clinical monitoring, safety reviews, and protocol deviations.
• Perform clinical data review and analysis of study results.
• Collaborate on clinical/regulatory documents and present clinical trial results.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

RN, PhD, or PharmD

Job description

The Clinical Scientist reports directly to the Director of Clinical Science for Oncology and will support various aspects of clinical development. This individual will participate in clinical trial design, data analysis, communication of the program, and contributions to regulatory submissions, publications, and presentations.

Position Responsibilities:

1. Support Medical Lead with medical monitoring activities, safety reviews, site interactions, and review of TFLs.
2. Perform clinical data review and analysis of study results.
3. Present clinical trial results internally and externally.
4. Collaborate with Clinical Operations and Medical Lead to review protocol deviations for cause and resolution.
5. Assist in authoring and reviewing protocols, clinical study reports, IBs, ICFs, training documents, charters, and other clinical/regulatory documents under Medical Lead supervision.
6. Provide insights on clinical/competitive trends and strategic development pathways.
7. Support preparation of scientific materials for conferences and publications.
8. Assist with advisory boards, consultant meetings, and investigator meetings, including presentation preparations.
9. Contribute to departmental and corporate objectives.

Candidate Requirements:

1. RN, PhD, or PharmD with clinical research experience and strong drug development knowledge, or equivalent.
2. Experience in oncology drug development is preferred.
3. Experience in protocol development, study report preparation, Investigator Brochure creation, and regulatory submissions is a plus.
4. Thorough understanding of regulatory guidelines (e.g., GCP, ICH, FDA) is essential.
5. Highly analytical with problem-solving, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
6. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
7. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external vendors.
8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The company, Beacon Hill Life Sciences, is a staffing organization providing contract, permanent, FSP/outsourcing, and consulting services to the pharmaceutical, medical device, biotech, and CRO sectors. We place contractors nationwide, supporting clients from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, matching talent with opportunities.