Jobs in Bedford, United States

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$190.00/hr - $220.00/hr

Company Introduction
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Role Overview

• Position: Clinical Trial Design Specialist – Contract, Remote
• Commitment: Flexible engagement opportunities (consulting or full-time)
• Focus on designing and developing clinical trials for cardiovascular therapeutics. Emphasizes innovative methodologies and compliance with regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, protocol development, and statistical framework for Phase I–III cardiovascular and inflammatory disease trials.
• Collaborate with clinicians, regulatory experts, and biostatisticians to optimize trial endpoints, patient selection, and study power.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, EMA, and ICH guidelines for trial design and execution.
• Review and incorporate real-world evidence, biomarkers, and emerging trial methodologies into study planning.
• Support cross-functional teams in regulatory submissions, trial monitoring, and results interpretation.
• Provide expertise in risk mitigation, adaptive trial design, and innovative methodologies.

Requirements / Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, or MSc) in Clinical Research, Medicine, or Life Sciences.
• 5+ years of experience in clinical trial design and development, with cardiovascular disease experience strongly preferred.
• Proven experience in protocol writing, endpoint selection, and regulatory interactions.
• Familiarity with biostatistics, trial modeling, and adaptive design methodologies.
• Strong understanding of drug development across small molecules, biologics, and novel therapeutics.
• Excellent collaboration, writing, and communication skills for multidisciplinary teams.

Engagement Details

• Flexible engagement opportunities: Consulting or full-time
• Remote work available
• Global exposure

Application Process

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

Mercor is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.