Clinical Scientist - Operations

Careers Signant Health; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Signant Health is seeking a Clinical Scientist in Digital Health Sciences to advise on eCOA, eConsent, sensors, and wearables used in clinical trials. You will bridge clinical science and technology, ensuring regulatory compliance and scientific rigor across pre‑sales, consultation, and product input.

You will collaborate with internal and client teams, stay current on COA standards, and help shape next‑generation digital trial solutions for global studies.

Qualifications

• PhD preferred in biological sciences, healthcare, or related field.
• 1–3 years in clinical trial technology, digital health, or related field with client-facing exposure.
• Strong knowledge of COA and digital health tools and regulatory practices.

Responsibilities

• Analyze protocols to identify scientific and tech requirements and present findings to clients.
• Advise teams on eCOA and digital health solution designs aligned with trial goals.
• Provide scientific support for special projects and client requests; contribute to research initiatives.
• Keep updated on regulatory requirements and industry standards for digital health.

Skills

Advanced degree

Clinical trial tech

COA knowledge

eCOA experience

Cross‑team collaboration

English communication

Education

PhD preferred in biological science/healthcare

Tools

eCOA platforms

EDC systems

Wearables tech

Job description

About Signant Health

At Signant Health, we help bring life-changing treatments to patients faster. We are a global evidence generation company that supports clinical trials with smart technology, scientific expertise, and hands‑on operational support — so better data leads to better decisions in healthcare. We embrace AI and advanced technologies to enhance every aspect of what we do, from data analysis to operational efficiency.

Our teams work at the intersection of science, technology, and patient experience, delivering digital solutions powered by AI innovation that make clinical trials more efficient, more accurate, and more accessible around the world. Trusted by leading pharmaceutical companies and CROs, our platforms and services support studies across more than 90 countries and have contributed to hundreds of new drug approvals.

If you are motivated by meaningful work, global impact, and innovation in clinical research and digital health — including the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge AI technologies — you will find purpose and opportunity at Signant Health.

About the Role

The Clinical Scientist in our Digital Health Sciences team will serve as a trusted scientific advisor to internal teams and external customers on the application of eCOA, eConsent, sensors, wearables, and other digital health technologies in clinical trials. You will bridge the gap between clinical science and technology, ensuring our solutions meet the rigorous scientific and regulatory requirements of modern clinical research. This role combines pre‑sales support, scientific consultation, thought leadership, and product development input—offering variety, intellectual challenge, and the opportunity to shape the future of digital clinical trials.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Analyze study protocols and relevant clinical documents to identify scientific and technological requirements; document findings and present scientific content in client meetings and pre‑sales activities
• Advise technical, operations, and client teams on eCOA and digital health solution design, ensuring designs align with clinical trial objectives and regulatory best practices
• Provide scientific consultation and support for special projects and client‑specific scientific requests, including internal research initiatives
• Maintain current knowledge of industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and emerging standards for clinical outcome assessments and digital health technologies
• Participate actively in industry forums, working groups, and collaborations with key opinion leaders to stay at the forefront of digital health innovation
• Develop thought leadership materials, scientific content, and marketing resources that demonstrate Signant Health’s scientific expertise internally and externally
• Represent Signant Health at industry conferences, forums, webinars, and publications to build visibility and credibility in digital health science
• Develop training and marketing materials to support sales, client success, and product education
• Manage multiple concurrent projects efficiently while maintaining high‑quality standards

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

Essential:

• Advanced degree (PhD preferred) in biological science, healthcare, or related field
• 1-3 years' experience in clinical trial technology, digital health, or related industry (client‑facing experience preferred)
• In-depth understanding of clinical research and the drug development cycle
• Knowledge of clinical outcome assessments (COA) and/or experience with eCOA, eConsent, EDC, sensors, and wearable technologies
• Must have experience with Dementia Scales
• Business‑driven mindset with understanding of commercial drivers and growth objectives
• Ability to translate between scientific requirements and technology solutions; comfort bridging science and technology
• Proven ability to work effectively across teams in a matrix environment; strong team player with positive demeanor
• Ability to rapidly develop expertise in new areas through research, networking, and collaborative learning
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

Desirable:

• Experience in commercial pre‑award activities, including bid defense, capabilities meetings, or solution design and requirement gathering
• Hands‑on experience designing, implementing, or using ePRO/eCOA solutions in clinical trials
• Track record of effective communication with both technical and non‑technical audiences across all organizational levels

Why Signant Health?

At Signant Health, your work has real impact. Everything we build, support, and deliver helps advance clinical research and bring new treatments to patients faster — improving lives around the world. Our teams combine science, technology, and operational expertise to solve complex clinical trial challenges, and every role contributes to that mission.

We offer a collaborative, global environment where you can grow your career while working alongside experts across clinical, technology, data, and operations, with opportunities to learn, take ownership, and drive meaningful innovation — not just maintain the status quo.

If you are looking for purpose‑driven work, smart colleagues, and the opportunity to help shape the future of clinical research and digital health, Signant Health is the place to do it.

At Signant Health, accepting difference isn't enough — we celebrate it, we support it, and we nurture it for the benefit of our team members, our clients, and our community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer, committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. Prior to their start date, all new hires are required to be verified through a thorough background check and identity verification to confirm eligibility for employment.

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