Clinical Scientist Lead, Orexin Programs (Remote)

Regulatory Jobs; United States; Remote; USD 153,000 - 284,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

401(k) plan

Health and dental benefits

Vacation benefits

Job summary

Centessa Pharmaceuticals, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly, is seeking a Senior Advisor, Clinical Science to provide leadership for early-stage (Phase 1/2) trials in orexin programs. You will guide study design, data interpretation, and cross-functional collaboration with Clinical Operations, Translational Science, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, and Safety/Pharmacovigilance.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Clinical Development, you will lead key clinical and regulatory documents,

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific/clinical degree required (PhD or PharmD strongly preferred).
• 8–10 years in clinical research/development in biotech/pharma.
• Strong neuroscience/neurology foundation; experience in neurodegeneration/neuropsychiatric indications desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead one or more early-stage (Phase 1/2) trials for Orexin programs.
• Guide study design, dose-escalation strategy, and data interpretation.
• Develop and review key clinical/regulatory documents (protocols, IBs, CSRs, briefing documents).
• Lead study medical/scientific aspects from startup to CSR completion.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Clinical trial design

Data interpretation

Written and verbal communication

Education

PhD or PharmD

Job description

Centessa Pharmaceuticals, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly, is seeking a Senior Advisor, Clinical Science to provide leadership for early-stage (Phase 1/2) trials in orexin programs. You will guide study design, data interpretation, and cross-functional collaboration with Clinical Operations, Translational Science, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, and Safety/Pharmacovigilance.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Clinical Development, you will lead key clinical and regulatory documents,