Lead Clinical Scientist

Morgan Prestwich - Life Science & Healthcare Executive Search; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Prestwich is seeking a senior clinical development professional to join the Oncology team. The role focuses on scientific leadership, design, execution, and reporting of early-phase oncology trials, with emphasis on data review and cross-functional collaboration.

The candidate will author study protocols, CSRs, and ICFs, interpret emerging data for internal decision-making, and mentor junior colleagues while advancing regulatory submissions and scientific communications.

Qualifications

• PhD, PharmD, or MD in a life-science discipline strongly preferred; Master's with oncology development experience considered.
• 8-12+ years of clinical development experience in oncology.
• Hands-on experience with protocol development, data review, CSR preparation, and cross-functional study team participation.
• Familiarity with GCP, ICH, and global regulatory guidelines (FDA/EMA).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a global, matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design, implementation, and reporting of early phase oncology trials.
• Lead authoring and review of protocols, investigator brochures, CSRs, and consent forms.
• Participate in medical data review, safety surveillance, and interim/final analyses.
• Ensure consistent scientific messaging across documents, publications, and presentations.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring junior team members

Education

PhD/PharmD/MD in life-science

Master's with oncology development experience

Job description

This position will serve as a key scientific member of the Clinical Development team, providing scientific and operational contributions across one or more clinical studies.

The individual in this role will ensure the design, execution, and reporting of high-quality clinical trials through effective data review, document authorship, and cross-functional collaboration.

Success in this role requires substantial oncology experience, strong teamwork across clinical and scientific functions, and the ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable outputs that inform clinical decision-making.

[Key Responsibilities]

Study Execution and Scientific Oversight

• Contribute to the design, implementation, and reporting of early phase oncology trials.
• Lead authoring and review of clinical documents including study protocols, investigator brochures, clinical study reports (CSRs), and informed consent forms.
• Participate in medical data review, safety surveillance, and preparation of interim and final study analyses.
• Ensure consistency of scientific messaging across study documents, publications, and presentations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Regulatory Affairs, and Translational Science to ensure data quality and scientific integrity.
• Support preparation of regulatory submissions and responses
• Contribute to KOL engagement and investigator interactions as part of clinical team representation.

Data Interpretation and Communication

• Summarize and interpret emerging efficacy and safety data for internal meetings and external dissemination.
• Support preparation of abstracts, posters, and manuscripts for scientific conferences.

Functional Excellence

• Mentor junior team members and contribute to the continuous improvement of Clinical Science processes.

[Qualifications]

• PhD, PharmD, or MD in a life-science discipline strongly preferred; Master's degree with significant oncology development experience will be considered.
• 8-12+ years of clinical development experience in oncology within a biopharma or biotech setting.
• Hands-on experience with protocol development, data review, CSR preparation, and cross-functional study team participation.
• Familiarity with GCP, ICH, and global regulatory guidelines (FDA/EMA).
• Strong communication skills with ability to convey complex scientific concepts clearly.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a global, matrixed, fast-paced environment.