Clinical Scientist

Newcastle University; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization is seeking a Clinical Scientist to join their e COA team. The role involves designing and validating electronic clinical outcome assessments for global trials, blending clinical expertise with innovative technology. Candidates should have a graduate degree in a relevant field and at least 4 years of experience in administering assessment tools. Hybrid work options are available, with a focus on accurate data collection to enhance patient care and expedite therapies.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and incentives

Private health, pension, and life insurance

Flexible time off

Employee wellbeing programmes

Modern technology for remote collaboration

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in a relevant field is required.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in relevant assessments and scales.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in clinical trial or research.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical subject matter expertise in developing e COAs.
• Collaborate with internal teams on electronic form layout and validation.
• Act as e COA Clinical Science SME on client calls.

Skills

Clinical subject matter expertise

Fluency in English

Advanced skills in MS Word

Advanced skills in Excel

Advanced skills in Adobe

Education

Graduate degree in psychology, social work, counselling, psychiatric nursing, or related field

Job description

Clinical scientist

Clario

Newcastle upon Tyne - 15 minutes ago

job-in.uk

Job Description

• Job Type: Full-time
• Remote: Hybrid

Are you passionate about shaping the future of clinical assessments? As a Clinical Scientist within our e COA team, you'll play a pivotal role in designing and validating electronic clinical outcome assessments that power global trials. This is an opportunity to combine your clinical expertise with innovative technology, ensuring accurate, patient-centered data collection that drives better evidence and faster therapies.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and incentives
• Private health, pension, and life insurance
• Flexible time off and hybrid work options
• Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes
• Modern technology for remote collaboration

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide clinical subject matter expertise in developing e COAs to meet client needs
• Collaborate with internal teams on electronic form layout, interface, and validation rules
• Act as e COA Clinical Science SME on client calls from study start through platform go-live
• Support Business Analyst and Test teams with clinical validation expertise
• Review and evaluate data from e COA platforms, usability testing, and surveys to improve functionality
• Liaise with sponsors and scale authors as required
• Present e COA batteries for large international trials to sponsors for approval
• Work with operational groups to resolve clinical-related issues in services and software
• Develop work instructions, process guidelines, and SOPs to ensure compliance with GCP and SOP requirements
• Participate in team meetings and maintain communication with remote staff

What We Look For

• Graduate degree in psychology, social work, counselling, psychiatric nursing, or related field
• Minimum 4 years' experience administering assessment tools, psychiatric symptom rating scales, and/or neurocognition scales; structured diagnostic interview experience preferred
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a clinical trial, research, or clinical setting
• Knowledge of scale development and clinical assessment best practices
• Fluency in English; additional languages preferred
• Basic understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Advanced skills in MS Word, Excel, and Adobe
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%, including overnight stays
• Based in or able to work remotely from the UK

At Clario, our purpose is to transform lives by unlocking better evidence. It's a cause that unites and inspires us. It's why we come to work—and how we empower our people to make a positive impact every day. Whether you're advancing clinical science, building innovative technology, or supporting our global teams, your work helps bring life‑changing therapies to patients faster.