Lead Clinical Development Scientist, Rare Disease & Neuro

Astellas-5c3299a9; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Astellas is seeking a Clinical Development Scientist for Rare Disease/Neurology to lead integrated clinical strategies and translate scientific insights into actionable development plans. The role involves designing and monitoring studies, collaborating with the Global Medical Lead, Clinical Operations, and other stakeholders to ensure robust evidence generation.

This position requires independent leadership, strong medical and data interpretation skills, and the ability to contribute to

Qualifications

• Responsibilities span multiple studies and development programs, ensuring consistency of clinical strategy and evidence generation across the lifecycle.
• Clinical trials activities include protocols, CRFs, consent forms, and study reports reviewed for governance and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic clinical and scientific leadership across multiple studies and development programs.
• Responsible for activities related to current and planned clinical trials (protocols, brochures, CRFs, consents, and reports).
• Leads cross-functional teams to synthesize data for timely decision making.
• Represents Clinical Development in governance forums and aligns decisions with the development plan.
• Performs medical monitoring activities under supervision and leads sub-teams or working groups.
• Supports regulatory interactions and preparation of briefing materials and responses.
• Contributes to publication planning and dissemination of data.

Job description

Astellas is seeking a Clinical Development Scientist for Rare Disease/Neurology to lead integrated clinical strategies and translate scientific insights into actionable development plans. The role involves designing and monitoring studies, collaborating with the Global Medical Lead, Clinical Operations, and other stakeholders to ensure robust evidence generation.

This position requires independent leadership, strong medical and data interpretation skills, and the ability to contribute to