Associate Director - Director, Clinical Science

Real Staffing Group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Real Staffing Group is seeking an Associate Director to Executive Director level Clinical Scientist to join a growing oncology-focused development team. The role emphasizes scientific leadership, strategic input on program development, and collaboration across Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Regulatory Affairs, and Data Management to advance multiple assets.

The ideal candidate will guide study design, data interpretation, and regulatory submissions, while partnering with investigators and

Qualifications

• PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent advanced scientific degree.
• 5+ years biotech/pharma industry experience.
• Strong clinical science experience within Oncology.
• Experience supporting clinical development programs through multiple phases of development.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial design, data analysis, GCP/ICH guidelines, and drug development processes.
• Experience reviewing clinical data and contributing to regulatory and scientific documents.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific leadership across clinical development programs.
• Support study design, protocol development, investigator materials, clinical study reports, and regulatory submissions.
• Review and interpret clinical efficacy, safety, biomarker, and translational data to inform development strategy.
• Collaborate closely with Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Regulatory Affairs, Data Management, and other key functions.
• Contribute to clinical development plans, evidence generation activities, and scientific communications.
• Support interactions with investigators, key opinion leaders (KOLs), and external scientific collaborators.
• Participate in publication planning, conference presentations, abstracts, and manuscripts.
• Monitor evolving scientific and competitive landscapes and help translate findings into strategic recommendations.

Skills

Oncology expertise

Clinical development

Regulatory experience

Data interpretation

Scientific leadership

Education

PhD/MD/PharmD

Job description

Associate Director to Executive Director Level

A growing clinical-stage biotechnology company is seeking an experienced Clinical Scientist to join its development team and help advance innovative oncology programs. This individual will play a key role in clinical development strategy, data interpretation, scientific leadership, and cross-functional collaboration across multiple development-stage assets.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific leadership across clinical development programs
• Support study design, protocol development, investigator materials, clinical study reports, and regulatory submissions
• Review and interpret clinical efficacy, safety, biomarker, and translational data to inform development strategy
• Collaborate closely with Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Regulatory Affairs, Data Management, and other key functions
• Contribute to clinical development plans, evidence generation activities, and scientific communications
• Support interactions with investigators, key opinion leaders (KOLs), and external scientific collaborators
• Participate in publication planning, conference presentations, abstracts, and manuscripts
• Monitor evolving scientific and competitive landscapes and help translate findings into strategic recommendations

Qualifications

• PhD, PharmD, MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent advanced scientific degree
• 5+ years of biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience
• Strong Clinical Science experience within Oncology
• Experience supporting clinical development programs through multiple phases of development
• Strong understanding of clinical trial design, data analysis, GCP/ICH guidelines, and drug development processes
• Experience reviewing clinical data and contributing to regulatory and scientific documents
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

• High-visibility role with direct exposure to executive leadership
• Opportunity to influence development strategy for advancing oncology programs
• Significant scientific ownership and cross-functional impact
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial biotech environment with opportunities for long-term growth

Title level (Associate Director through Executive Director) will be commensurate with experience.

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

In addition to base pay, direct-hire employees may be eligible for client offered benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.