Associate Director Clinical - Science & Medicine

Signant Health; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Signant Health is seeking an Associate Director, Clinical to drive strategic initiatives within Science and Medicine and DHS, aligning scientific work with business goals and growth. You will support leadership, guide projects, and ensure scientific quality.

Lead and develop junior clinical scientists, collaborate with regulatory, product, and marketing teams, and advance external communications. Candidates should hold MD/PhD/PharmD or equivalent, have 7+ years in clinical research, and a record

Qualifications

• MD/PhD/PharmD or equivalent advanced degree.
• 7+ years of experience in clinical research or healthcare.
• 3+ years in scientific or clinical management.
• Demonstrated publications in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Strong understanding of clinical research methodologies.
• Leadership development with managing scientific professionals.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Analytical thinking with business awareness.
• Collaborative approach with interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to scientific integrity and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives for the Science and Medicine department and DHS group.
• Foster scientific excellence by developing junior clinical scientists.
• Support leadership with departmental planning and cross‑functional projects.
• Contribute to thought leadership through publications, presentations, and external collaborations.
• Collaborate with business development, marketing, and commercial teams on partnerships and scientific communications.
• Ensure scientific and clinical quality in project execution and interpreting results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Scientific integrity

Strategic thinking

Publications

Education

MD/PhD/PharmD or equivalent

Job description

About Signant Health

At Signant Health, we help bring life-changing treatments to patients faster. We are a global evidence generation company that supports clinical trials with smart technology, scientific expertise, and hands-on operational support — so better data leads to better decisions in healthcare. We embrace AI and advanced technologies to enhance every aspect of what we do, from data analysis to operational efficiency.

Our teams work at the intersection of science, technology, and patient experience, delivering digital solutions powered by AI innovation that make clinical trials more efficient, more accurate, and more accessible around the world. Trusted by leading pharmaceutical companies and CROs, our platforms and services support studies across more than 90 countries and have contributed to hundreds of new drug approvals.

If you are motivated by meaningful work, global impact, and innovation in clinical research and digital health — including the opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technologies — you will find purpose and opportunity at Signant Health.

About The Role

The Associate Director, Clinical supports strategic initiatives within the Science and Medicine department and DHS group, contributing to the alignment of scientific activities with business objectives and corporate growth strategies. The Associate Director is responsible for supporting the Science and Medicine leadership team in implementing scientific initiatives and key departmental projects, contributes to thought leadership, ensures scientific quality, and represents the company as a scientific expert in selected forums.

Key Accountabilities

• Support strategic initiatives for the Science and Medicine department and DHS group, contributing to the alignment of scientific activities with business objectives and corporate goals; play a critical role in accelerating business development by collaborating closely with the Sales team to define and execute high-impact strategies that increase win rates and secure new opportunities.
• Manage and develop junior clinical scientists, fostering a culture of scientific excellence, innovation, and professional growth.
• Support the Director and leadership team by contributing to departmental planning, cross-functional initiatives, and key projects.
• Contribute to thought leadership initiatives, including scientific publications, presentations, and external collaborations to enhance the company's scientific reputation.
• Work with business development, marketing, and commercial teams to support partnerships, client engagements, and scientific communications.
• Ensure scientific and clinical quality in project execution and interpretation, providing guidance on clinical and scientific issues and reviewing methodologies and deliverables.
• Represent the company at selected Investigator's meetings, scientific conferences, industry meetings, and with stakeholders, serving as a scientific expert.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Product Development, and Regulatory Affairs, to implement clinical and scientific activities aligned with business goals.
• Monitor scientific trends, industry developments, and competitive activities to inform departmental priorities and support the company's scientific position.
• Support strategies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards while maintaining scientific integrity across projects.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

Essential:

• MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent advanced degree in a relevant scientific or medical field.
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in clinical research, pharmaceutical industry, or healthcare.
• At least 3 years in a scientific or clinical management role.
• Demonstrated record of scientific contributions and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Solid understanding of clinical research methodologies and industry practices.
• Developing leadership abilities with experience managing scientific professionals.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Analytical thinking and developing business awareness.
• Collaborative approach with strong interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to scientific integrity and ethical standards.

Desirable:

• Experience in therapeutic areas aligned with the company's focus (e.g., CNS, oncology, neurology, rare diseases).
• Experience with digital health technologies, AI applications in clinical research, or innovative research methodologies.
• Experience in cross-functional project leadership.
• Background in clinical development or medical affairs.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements in clinical research.

Why Signant Health?

At Signant Health, your work has real impact. Everything we build, support, and deliver helps advance clinical research and bring new treatments to patients faster — improving lives around the world. Our teams combine science, technology, and operational expertise to solve complex clinical trial challenges, and every role contributes to that mission.

We offer a collaborative, global environment where you can grow your career while working alongside experts across clinical, technology, data, and operations, with opportunities to learn, take ownership, and drive meaningful innovation — not just maintain the status quo.

If you are looking for purpose-driven work, smart colleagues, and the opportunity to help shape the future of clinical research and digital health, Signant Health is the place to do it.

At Signant Health, accepting difference isn't enough — we celebrate it, we support it, and we nurture it for the benefit of our team members, our clients, and our community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer, committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. Prior to their start date, all new hires are required to be verified through a thorough background check and identity verification to confirm eligibility for employment.