Clinical Scientist

Perspective Therapeutics; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Perspective Therapeutics is seeking a Clinical Scientist to develop protocols and informed consent documents for clinical studies, and draft INDs/IBs for FDA/EMA submissions. The role drives medical monitoring and requires oncology expertise to design and deliver clinical studies independently.

You will coordinate activities to set up and monitor studies, prepare accurate status reports, and maintain study documentation. Travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical degree preferred (e.g., PhD, MD, PharmD).
• 3+ years clinical research experience in biotech/pharma/CRO with oncology focus.
• Experience with trial design and regulatory submissions (IND, CTA, BLA, NDA).
• Experience in safety assessment and translational oncology research.

Responsibilities

• Serve as scientific liaison with KOLs, investigators, and external partners.
• Contribute to clinical development planning and regulatory strategy.
• Lead or support design and review of protocols, ICFs, and amendments.
• Provide updates on study progress and milestones to stakeholders.
• Review literature to support clinical strategy and regulatory submissions.
• Develop training materials for clinical sites and CRAs; present at SIVs/Investigator Meetings.
• Monitor data trends for safety and efficacy with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure CRF design aligns with protocol requirements with data management.
• Contribute to CSRs, SAPs, DMPs, publications, and regulatory documents.
• Assess patient safety data, radiology reports, and PK data with medical monitors.
• Oversee vendor performance and adherence to SLAs and quality standards.
• Assist in evaluating innovative study designs and early-phase strategies.

Skills

GCP/ICH knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Medical writing

Clinical pharmacology

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Advanced degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Oncology, or related field

Tools

Imaging modalities (PET, SPECT, CT, MRI)

Job description

The Clinical Scientist will work to develop protocols and informed consent documents for clinical studies as well as draft clinical scientific documents such as INDs, IBs, and other documents for FDA/EMA submissions. This individual also will be responsible for driving the medical monitoring process. The Clinical Scientist will have the scientific expertise necessary to design and deliver clinical studies and programs. This individual should have a comprehensive background in oncology and must be able to work independently and proactively to coordinate all necessary activities required to set up and monitor a study, completing accurate study status reports and maintaining study documentation.

Essential Functions

• Serve as a key scientific liaison, collaborating with key opinion leaders (KOLs), investigators, and external partners to support clinical development initiatives.
• Contribute to clinical development planning and the formulation of scientific and regulatory strategies, ensuring alignment with program objectives.
• Lead or support the design, drafting, and review of clinical protocols, informed consent forms (ICFs), and protocol amendments.
• Provide timely updates on study progress, emerging data trends, and key milestones to management and relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct comprehensive literature reviews to support clinical strategy, protocol development, and regulatory submissions.
• Develop and deliver training materials for clinical sites and clinical research associates (CRAs), presenting at Site Initiation Visits (SIVs) and Investigator Meetings to ensure study alignment.
• Review and provide scientific input on clinical narratives, ensuring accuracy and consistency in patient-level data summaries.
• Monitor and analyze clinical data trends, identifying potential safety signals or efficacy patterns in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure that case report form (CRF) design aligns with protocol requirements, working closely with Data Management and Programming teams.
• Contribute scientific expertise to clinical study reports (CSRs), statistical analysis plans (SAPs), data management plans (DMPs), publications, presentations, and regulatory documents.
• Assist in the assessment of patient safety, clinical pharmacology data, radiology scans, and pathology reports in collaboration with medical monitors and safety teams.
• Contribute to overseeing and evaluation of vendor performance, ensuring adherence to study-specific service level agreements (SLAs) and quality standards.
• Support the evaluation and implementation of innovative study designs, working closely with clinical directors to enhance trial efficiency.
• Assist in executing early-phase clinical development strategies, contributing to the advancement of novel radiopharmaceutical therapies.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• Advanced or clinical degree preferred (e.g., RN, BSN, MSN, MS, PhD, PharmD, or MD in a relevant scientific discipline such as Pharmaceutical Sciences, Radiopharmacy, Oncology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field). Candidates with substantial industry experience without an advanced degree may be considered with substantial industry experience.
• 3+ years of clinical research experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, or CRO settings, with a focus on oncology, nuclear medicine, or radiopharmaceuticals preferred.
• Hands-on experience with clinical trial design, protocol development, and regulatory submissions (IND, CTA, BLA, NDA).
• Experience with clinical data review, safety assessments, and translational research in oncology or targeted radiotherapy is highly desirable.
• Experience developing training materials for clinical sites and CRAs, as well as presenting at Investigator Meetings or Site Initiation Visits (SIVs).
• Prior engagement with KOLs, investigators, and regulatory agencies (e.g., FDA, EMA, Health Canada) is a plus.

Knowledge / Skill / Ability

• Strong understanding of GCP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory requirements for drug development.
• Familiarity with clinical pharmacology, radiology, and imaging modalities (e.g., PET, SPECT, CT, MRI) in a clinical trial setting is a plus.
• Proficient in Medical Terminology and medical writing skills.
• Computer proficiency in basic database entry and graphics presentations.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to communicate complex scientific information to diverse audiences.
• Strong leadership skills with experience leading cross-functional project teams and fostering collaboration across departments.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate scientific insights into actionable clinical strategies.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills; proactive in anticipating and resolving issues.
• Advanced proficiency in medical writing and technical documentation; skilled in preparing high-quality scientific and regulatory documents.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), International Council for Harmonization (ICH) guidelines, and the drug development process.
• Must be willing to travel up to 20% of the time. Both domestic and international travel may be required.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters when performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to work outside of regular work hours, including off shift, weekend, and holiday work as business needs require.
• May be required to sit or stand for long periods of 8+ hours a day while performing duties.
• Must be willing to wear a variety of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including eye and hearing protection, as needed.
• Willingness to complete safety training within allotted timeframes, and work in a team-based environment.

Perspective Therapeutics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

For information on Perspective Therapeutics, visit our website at www.perspectivetherapeutics.com.