Clinical Scientist Lead, Pediatric Research

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center seeks a Clinical Scientist Assistant II to lead scientific and operational aspects of pediatric obesity prevention research. You will oversee regulatory compliance, study implementation, and staffing across federally funded projects, coordinating with investigators and community partners.

Responsibilities include grant development, data interpretation, manuscript preparation, and dissemination of findings, with flexibility for occasional evenings and remote

Qualifications

• Ph.D. and at least three years of relevant research experience.
• Strong scientific oversight and regulatory/compliance knowledge required.
• Experience coordinating multi-study, federally funded projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and operational oversight for multiple projects.
• Oversee regulatory activities including IRB submissions and protocol changes.
• Lead grant development, progress reporting, and manuscript preparation.
• Supervise research staff and coordinate activities across investigators and partners.
• Support community engagement and dissemination activities.

Skills

Scientific leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Grant writing

Manuscript development

Project management

Education

Ph.D. or Doctorate

Job description

Vanderbilt University Medical Center seeks a Clinical Scientist Assistant II to lead scientific and operational aspects of pediatric obesity prevention research. You will oversee regulatory compliance, study implementation, and staffing across federally funded projects, coordinating with investigators and community partners.

Responsibilities include grant development, data interpretation, manuscript preparation, and dissemination of findings, with flexibility for occasional evenings and remote