Clinical Scientist, Ophthalmology

Scorpion Therapeutics; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Parental leave (14 weeks)

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a Clinical Scientist, Ophthalmology to provide scientific support for ophthalmology studies, operationalize validation plans, and participate in CRF design and study start-up. You will lead cross-functional collaboration and contribute to study design, data review, and regulatory submissions.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in ophthalmology clinical trials, strong data analysis skills, and a proactive, independent work style, with a commitment to advancing biomarkers

Qualifications

• Master’s required in Biomedical/Life/Pharmaceutical Sciences (or related); PhD/PharmD/MD preferred.
• 3+ years industry experience in clinical research and/or drug development.
• Ophthalmology clinical trial experience.
• Data analysis and data-driven medical review.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific support for ophthalmology studies and validation plans.
• Design and execute ophthalmology clinical studies; support CRD decisions.
• Review data listings and CRF design; coordinate with Data Management.
• Prepare medical responses for Health Authorities and ethics bodies.
• Support regulatory document filing and archiving.

Skills

Ophthalmology trials

Clinical data review

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master’s in Biomedical/Life/Pharmaceutical Sciences

PhD/PharmD/MD preferred

Job description

Clinical Scientist, Ophthalmology — Main Responsibilities

• Provide scientific support for ophthalmology study(ies) by operationalizing the medical validation/review plan (reports and trackers).
• Support design and execution of multiple ophthalmology clinical studies.
• Perform clinical review and analysis of data listings, patient profiles, and essential study data; partner with Data Management on relevant queries.
• Participate in CRF design, review CRF design and completion instructions.
• Support CRD and the Study Team with study start-up, site opening, enrollment monitoring, and ongoing support.
• Contribute to preparation/review of submission and study documents (protocols/amendments, informed consent, benefit-risk assessments, study plans/reports, trial disclosure forms, and related materials).
• Support preparation of medical answers to questions from Health Authorities, IRB/Ethics Committees, investigators, and experts.
• Support regulatory document filing and archiving.
• Contribute to centralized monitoring strategy; support data validation and Clinical Case review (incl. safety events).
• Ensure quality/update of study documents and CRF adequacy with protocol amendments.
• Help define and document data collection needs (quantitative/qualitative).
• Support/organize study committees (e.g., IDMC), and meetings (Steering/Data Monitoring/Adjudication); participate in training.
• Maintain ophthalmology scientific/clinical expertise; critically evaluate literature; provide clinical landscape/benchmarks.
• Assess and provide study support cost elements and plan management.

About You — Qualifications & Skills

• Master’s required in Biomedical/Life/Pharmaceutical Sciences (or related); PhD/PharmD/MD preferred.
• 3+ years industry experience in clinical research and/or drug development.
• Required: ophthalmology clinical trial experience.
• Knowledge of data collection/flow/validation through data analysis; data-driven, risk-managed medical data review.
• Digital/data-oriented mindset; proficient clinical literature interpretation.
• Experience supporting preparation/execution of clinical trials; basic statistical principles.
• Knowledge of translational medicine and biomarkers.
• Ability to take responsibility for medical activities and endorse CRD decisions independently.
• Proven cross-functional collaboration and clear communication with investigators/vendors/CROs.
• Strong leadership, organization, autonomy, and proactive issue escalation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Gene therapy or novel ophthalmology modalities.
• Familiarity with retinal diseases (e.g., AMD, geographic atrophy).
• Experience with audit responses/regulatory inspections.

Benefits (explicitly stated)

• Wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including healthcare and prevention/wellness programs.
• At least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.