Clinical Scientist 2 or 3, Clinical Development

Scorpion Therapeutics; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Xenon Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Clinical Scientist 2 or 3 in Clinical Development focused on neuroscience. The role entails leading study design, protocol development, and overseeing clinical trials, with responsibility for cross-functional collaboration and strategic program input.

Hybrid work in Boston, MA with at least two onsite days per week; requires MSc/PhD in Life Sciences or pharmacology, 2–8 years in industry, and strong knowledge of GCP/ICH, FDA/EMA environments, and excellent

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Life Sciences, Pharmacology or related fields.
• 2-8 years of industry experience in clinical research, preferably neuroscience or CNS.
• Working knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines, FDA/EMA environments.
• Strong communication, organization, and scientific analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead study design, protocol development, and clinical trial oversight.
• Contribute to program strategy and planning.
• Review and interpret clinical data to inform decisions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, and Regulatory.
• Support regulatory documentation and scientific interactions.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Scientific data analysis

GCP/ICH knowledge

Regulatory familiarity

Education

MSc or PhD in Life Sciences/Pharmacology

Job description

Role

Clinical Scientist 2 or 3 in Clinical Development at Xenon Pharmaceuticals, focusing on neuroscience-related therapeutics.

Responsibilities

• lead study design, protocol development, and clinical trial oversight
• contribute to program strategy
• review and interpret clinical data
• collaborate cross-functionally with teams like Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, and Regulatory
• support regulatory documentation and scientific interactions

Requirements

• MSc or PhD in Life Sciences, Pharmacology or related fields
• 2-8 years of industry experience with a focus on clinical research, preferably in neuroscience or CNS disorders
• working knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines, FDA/EMA environments
• strong communication, organization, and scientific analytical skills

Preferred

• experience in neuroscience, psychiatry, neurology, or related therapeutic areas
• experience working with investigators, CROs, and external experts

High-Value

• involvement in late-stage (Phase 3) epilepsy and mood disorder trials, development of regulatory submissions, expertise in GxP, and cross-functional collaboration

Work Setup

hybrid Boston, MA, requiring at least two onsite days per week.