Director, Clinical Scientist

Perspective Therapeutics; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Perspective Therapeutics is seeking a Director, Clinical Scientist to lead clinical development across oncology radiopharmaceuticals. You will design protocols, draft ICFs, and supervise regulatory submissions (IND/CTA).

You will drive medical monitoring, analyze safety data, and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure study success and timely reporting. You should have a strong background in oncology, GCP/ICH principles, and experience with site training, CSR writing, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant scientific field.
• 3+ years of clinical research experience in biotech/pharma/CRO, oncology/radiopharmaceuticals preferred.
• Experience designing trials, protocols, and regulatory submissions (IND/CTA/BLA/NDA).
• Experience with clinical data review, safety assessments, and translational research.
• Experience training clinical sites and presenting at SIVs or Investigator Meetings.
• Exposure to KOLs, investigators, and regulatory agencies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead scientific liaison with KOLs, investigators, and external partners.
• Contribute to development planning and regulatory strategy alignment.
• Design, draft, and review clinical protocols, ICFs, and amendments.
• Provide updates on study progress, data trends, and milestones.
• Review literature to support clinical strategy and submissions.
• Develop training materials for sites and CRAs, and present at meetings.
• Monitor safety signals and efficacy patterns with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure CRF design aligns with protocol requirements.

Skills

GCP & ICH knowledge

Medical writing

Clinical study design

Regulatory submissions

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data interpretation

Education

Advanced degree (PhD/MD/PharmD)

Tools

CTMS

Job description

Objective The Director, Clinical Scientist will work to develop protocols and informed consent documents for clinical studies as well as draft clinical scientific documents such as INDs, IBs, and other documents for FDA/EMA submissions. This individual also will be responsible for driving the medical monitoring process. The Director, Clinical Scientist will have the scientific expertise necessary to design and deliver clinical studies and programs. This individual should have a comprehensive background in oncology and must be able to work independently and proactively to coordinate all necessary activities required to set up and monitor a study, completing accurate study status reports and maintaining study documentation.

Essential Functions

• Serve as a key scientific liaison, collaborating with key opinion leaders (KOLs), investigators, and external partners to support clinical development initiatives.
• Contribute to clinical development planning and the formulation of scientific and regulatory strategies, ensuring alignment with program objectives.
• Lead or support the design, drafting, and review of clinical protocols, informed consent forms (ICFs), and protocol amendments.
• Provide timely updates on study progress, emerging data trends, and key milestones to management and relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct comprehensive literature reviews to support clinical strategy, protocol development, and regulatory submissions.
• Develop and deliver training materials for clinical sites and clinical research associates (CRAs), presenting at Site Initiation Visits (SIVs) and Investigator Meetings to ensure study alignment.
• Review and provide scientific input on clinical narratives, ensuring accuracy and consistency in patient-level data summaries.
• Monitor and analyze clinical data trends, identifying potential safety signals or efficacy patterns in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure that case report form (CRF) design aligns with protocol requirements, working closely with Data Management and Programming teams.
• Contribute scientific expertise to clinical study reports (CSRs), statistical analysis plans (SAPs), data management plans (DMPs), publications, presentations, and regulatory documents.
• Assist in the assessment of patient safety, clinical pharmacology data, radiology scans, and pathology reports in collaboration with medical monitors and safety teams.
• Contribute to overseeing and evaluation of vendor performance, ensuring adherence to study-specific service level agreements (SLAs) and quality standards.
• Support the evaluation and implementation of innovative study designs, working closely with clinical directors to enhance trial efficiency.
• Assist in executing early-phase clinical development strategies, contributing to the advancement of novel radiopharmaceutical therapies.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• Advanced or clinical degree preferred (e.g., RN, BSN, MSN, MS, PhD, PharmD, or MD in a relevant scientific discipline such as Pharmaceutical Sciences, Radiopharmacy, Oncology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field). Candidates with substantial industry experience without an advanced degree may be considered with substantial industry experience.
• 3+ years of clinical research experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, or CRO settings, with a focus on oncology, nuclear medicine, or radiopharmaceuticals preferred.
• Hands-on experience with clinical trial design, protocol development, and regulatory submissions (IND, CTA, BLA, NDA).
• Experience with clinical data review, safety assessments, and translational research in oncology or targeted radiotherapy is highly desirable.
• Experience developing training materials for clinical sites and CRAs, as well as presenting at Investigator Meetings or Site Initiation Visits (SIVs).
• Prior engagement with KOLs, investigators, and regulatory agencies (e.g., FDA, EMA, Health Canada) is a plus.

Knowledge / Skill / Ability

• Strong understanding of GCP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory requirements for drug development.
• Familiarity with clinical pharmacology, radiology, and imaging modalities (e.g., PET, SPECT, CT, MRI) in a clinical trial setting is a plus.
• Proficient in Medical Terminology and medical writing skills.
• Computer proficiency in basic database entry and graphics presentations.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to communicate complex scientific information to diverse audiences.
• Strong leadership skills with experience leading cross-functional project teams and fostering collaboration across departments.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate scientific insights into actionable clinical strategies.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills; proactive in anticipating and resolving issues.
• Advanced proficiency in medical writing and technical documentation; skilled in preparing high-quality scientific and regulatory documents.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), International Council for Harmonization (ICH) guidelines, and the drug development process.
• Must be willing to travel up to 20% of the time. Both domestic and international travel may be required.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

• Must be able to work outside of regular work hours, including off shift, weekend, and holiday work as business needs require.
• May be required to sit or stand for long periods of 8+ hours a day while performing duties.
• Must be willing to wear a variety of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including eye and hearing protection, as needed.
• Willingness to complete safety training within allotted timeframes, and work in a team-based environment.

Perspective Therapeutics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensa tion, and training.

For info on Perspective Therapeutics, vist our website at: www.perspec tivetherapeutics.com.