Clinical Scientist

Integra-Lifesciences; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 82,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Integra LifeSciences in Princeton, New Jersey, seeks a Clinical Scientist to plan and execute clinical evidence programs for the Tissue Reconstruction portfolio. You will design studies, analyze data, and synthesize results to support regulatory, medical, and market access objectives.

The role involves collaboration across Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, and R&D, with opportunities for real-world evidence and health economics initiatives.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Minimum 3 years in clinical development or outcomes research.
• Experience with clinical studies, registries, or RWE.
• Experience in biomaterials, tissue engineering, or regenerative medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute clinical evidence strategies for Tissue Reconstruction products.
• Lead study design, protocols, data collection instruments, and analysis plans.
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Biostatistics, and R&D.
• Publish scientific findings and present evidence-based recommendations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Scientific writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Master's degree

PhD preferred

Tools

Excel

R

SAS

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Changing lives. Building Careers.Joining us is a chance to do important work that creates change and shapes the future of healthcare. Thinking differently is what we do best. To us, change equals opportunity. Every day, our colleagues are challenging what’s possible and making headway to innovate new treatment pathways to advance patient outcomes and set new standards of care.SUMMARY DESCRIPTIONThe Clinical Scientist supports the planning and execution of clinical evidence programs for products across the Tissue Reconstruction portfolio. This role contributes to study design, protocol development, study execution, data analysis, and interpretation of clinical and real-world data to support regulatory, medical, commercial, and market access objectives.The scientist works closely with Clinical Development leadership within Medical Affairs and collaborates cross-functionally with downstream Medical Affairs colleagues, as well as Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, R&D, Marketing, Market Access, and external clinical partners to generate evidence supporting product development, regulatory submissions, clinical claims, scientific communications, reimbursement initiatives, and evidence-based decision-making across the product lifecycle. In addition to traditional clinical studies, the role may contribute to real-world evidence, registry, health economics, outcomes research, and claims-based research initiatives.The scientist leverages strong analytical and scientific skills to derive insights from diverse data sources and support evidence generation, investigator collaborations, and scientific publications that advance patient care and product adoption.SUPERVISION RECEIVEDReports to Medical Strategy LeadSUPERVISION EXERCISEDNoneKEY RESPONSIBILITIESContribute to the development and execution of clinical evidence strategies supporting products across the Tissue Reconstruction portfolio.Conduct literature reviews, evidence gap assessments, and scientific landscape analyses to inform evidence-generation priorities.Lead the scientific design of assigned studies and contribute to the development of protocols, data collection instruments, analysis plans, and study reports in collaboration with Clinical Operations, Medical Communications, and Biostatistics.Design, plan, and execute clinical studies, registries, real-world evidence, outcomes research, and claims-based research initiatives.Lead assigned study and evidence-generation workstreams with accountability for timelines, deliverables, study quality, and execution.Analyze, interpret, and synthesize clinical, real-world, health economics, and published data to generate scientific insights regarding evidence gaps, competitive evidence evaluations, and landscape analyses to inform clinical development and evidence strategy.Contribute to scientific publications, conference presentations, and other evidence dissemination activities.Present scientific findings and evidence-based recommendations to internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams.Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, R&D, Marketing, Market Access, and external investigators to align evidence-generation activities with product development and business needs.Support investigator and KOL collaborations through study planning discussions, advisory activities, and investigator-initiated research programs.DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAdvanced degree required (Master's minimum; Ph.D. preferred) in Biomedical Engineering, Biomaterials, Tissue Engineering, Regenerative Medicine, Biological Sciences, Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Outcomes Research, or a related scientific discipline.Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in clinical development, clinical research, medical affairs, epidemiology, health outcomes, real-world evidence, or related evidence-generation functions.Experience supporting clinical studies, registries, real-world evidence (RWE), outcomes research, health economics, or claims-based research projects preferred..Experience within the medical device or biotechnology industry preferred.Demonstrated academic training, research experience, or scientific expertise in biomaterials, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, wound healing, tissue repair, soft-tissue reconstruction, or related fields strongly preferred.Experience developing scientific communications, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, presentations, reports, or literature reviews preferred.TECHNICAL COMPETENCIESStrong analytical, critical-thinking, and scientific problem-solving skills.Knowledge of clinical research methodology, study design, and evidence-generation principles.Understanding of biostatistics and experience interpreting clinical, real-world, and published data.Ability to apply scientific understanding of biomaterials, tissue remodeling, and regenerative mechanisms to clinical evidence generation, study design, data interpretation, and scientific communications.Ability to synthesize complex clinical and scientific information into clear, actionable insights and recommendations.Ability to conduct literature reviews, evidence gap assessments, scientific landscape analyses, and evidence synthesis activities.Proactive, self-motivated, and results-oriented with a strong commitment to execution excellence.Familiarity with real-world evidence, outcomes research, registry, claims-based, and health economics research methodologies.Effective project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.Strong scientific writing skills with the ability to support publications, abstracts, study reports, and scientific presentations.Excellent collaboration skills and demonstrated success working in a cross-functional, matrixed environment.Ability to build productive relationships with internal stakeholders, external investigators, and research partners.Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.Experience working with clinical, real-world, registry, or claims data and utilizing analytical or data visualization tools (e.g., Excel, R, SAS, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or similar).PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe physical requirements listed in this section include, but are not limited, to the motor/physical abilities and skills required of this position to successfully undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to empower individuals with disabilities to undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.Must be able and willing to travel up to 20% of work time. Travel may occasionally occur outside of normal business hours, including weekends. While undertaking the essential duties and responsibilities of the position, the employee must repeatedly sit, listen, speak, and walk through airports etc.ADVERSE WORKING CONDITIONSThe adverse working conditions listed in this section include, but are not limited to, those environmental conditions to which the employee may be exposed while undertaking the essential duties and responsibilities of this position, which is that of a general plant environment. Adverse exposure may result from the handling of hazardous and biohazardous materials that include, but are not limited to, flammable and corrosive liquids, compressed gases, sharps, and medical wastes.Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials that require following important safety precautions. Frequently required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to biohazardous materials.SELECTION GUIDELINESFormal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.DISCLAIMERThe duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.Salary Pay Range:$82,000.00 - $113,000.00 USD SalaryOur salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by several factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for bonus, commission, equity or other variable compensation. 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