Associate Director, Clinical Scientist

Myana; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 161,700 - 202,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Equity incentives

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Myana is seeking an Associate Director, Clinical Scientist, to support global clinical studies in the Neurology Therapeutic Area. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree and 3-5 years of clinical research experience, ideally in neurology. Responsibilities include contributing to clinical study documents and performing data reviews.

This position offers a competitive salary range of $161,700 to $202,200, with additional benefits such as performance bonuses and equity incentives. A commitment to diversity and equal opportunity is central to our hiring strategy.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of relevant clinical research experience.
• Experience supporting neurology clinical trials preferred.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and global guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the scientific development of global clinical studies.
• Review and interpret clinical trial data.
• Support the Director in execution activities.

Skills

Clinical trial conduct

Data review

Safety monitoring

Technical writing

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Advanced scientific or clinical degree (PhD, PharmD)

Job description

Position Summary

The Associate Director, Clinical Scientist is a highly collaborative, execution-focused role that supports the development, evaluation, planning and conduct of clinical studies. This position ensures the scientific integrity and accurate interpretation of study data for clinical programs within the Neurology Therapeutic Area. Reporting to the Director, Clinical Scientist, the individual serves as a key scientific and clinical partner across global clinical programs, contributing directly to the authoring of clinical study documents, supporting trial conduct, and participating in cross‑functional study teams. The role works closely with Medical Directors to support medical monitoring activities, while partnering cross‑functionally with Clinical Operations, Data Management, Biostatistics, Translational Sciences, Medical Affairs, and Regulatory Affairs to translate clinical strategy into operational deliverables and ensure rigorous ongoing review of trial data for quality, safety, and protocol compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively contribute to the scientific development and execution of global clinical studies within the Neurology Therapeutic Area in alignment with the clinical development plan.
• Contribute to the development and/or review of clinical and scientific content for core study documents, including clinical protocols, protocol amendments, informed consent forms (ICFs), investigator brochures (IBs), and clinical study reports (CSRs).
• Perform ongoing, rigorous review and interpretation of emerging clinical trial data (both subject‑level and aggregate safety and efficacy data) to ensure quality, completeness, consistency, and protocol compliance.
• Participate actively as a member of cross‑functional study teams to ensure the timely and high‑quality execution of clinical trial milestones.
• Support the Director, Clinical Scientist in study execution activities, serving as a key clinical science resource and subject‑matter expert for the study team.
• Contribute to the preparation, authoring, and revision of regulatory submissions and health authority responses, ensuring compliance with global guidelines.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific or clinical degree (e.g., PhD, PharmD, or equivalent clinical/scientific training).
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant clinical research experience within the biopharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with prior experience supporting neurology clinical trials preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical trial conduct, including hands‑on data review, safety monitoring, and data cleaning processes.
• Strong understanding of clinical development processes, regulatory requirements, and global guidelines (FDA, EMA/EU, ICH, and GCP) and applicable standard operating procedures.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills, with demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and editing scientific or clinical content for study‑related documents and clinical protocols.
• Proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional, team‑oriented professional environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive sound results.
• Willingness to travel 10-15% of the time, including travel to key medical conferences and study‑related events such as investigator meetings.

Compensation & Benefits

The base salary pay range for this role is $161,700 to $202,200. Actual compensation packages will depend on factors including depth of experience, education, skill set, overall performance and location. Additional compensation may include annual performance bonus, equity, full range of benefits and other incentive plans, providing a competitive total rewards strategy.

Equal Opportunity

Zenas BioPharma is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an environment where diversity is valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, qualifications and the needs of the business.