Clinical Development Scientist & Strategy Lead

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Boston, MA seeks an Associate Director, Clinical Development Scientist to lead cross-functional teams in the design and execution of complex clinical studies.

You will drive protocol development, regulatory submissions and investigator engagement to advance therapeutic programs. This role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, CROs, and internal functions to ensure rigorous study execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; 5+ years in clinical development preferred.
• Strong understanding of clinical research methodology and statistics.
• Ability to communicate clearly with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams in design and execution of clinical studies.
• Prepare study documents, protocols, and regulatory sections; defend protocols.
• Oversee site selection, initiation, data monitoring and safety analyses.
• Engage investigators, CROs and internal stakeholders to enable quality execution.
• Monitor and interpret clinical data to inform strategic decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical development

Statistical analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Study management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced scientific degree

Tools

GCP knowledge

Job description

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Boston, MA seeks an Associate Director, Clinical Development Scientist to lead cross-functional teams in the design and execution of complex clinical studies.

You will drive protocol development, regulatory submissions and investigator engagement to advance therapeutic programs. This role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, CROs, and internal functions to ensure rigorous study execution.