Lead Clinical Scientist, Animal Health Trials

ISU Research Park; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim in Ames, IA seeks a Senior Scientist, Clinical to oversee safety and efficacy for animal pharmaceutical projects. The role involves designing and executing clinical studies, coordinating regulatory submissions, and serving as a subject matter expert across development teams.

The candidate should have a DVM or PhD with 5+ years of related experience, strong leadership, exceptional communication, and the ability to travel 10–20% as required.

Qualifications

• Requires DVM/PhD/MPH with 5+ years of related experience and proven track record in academic or industry setting.
• Clinical study design, data interpretation, and regulatory submission experience are essential.
• Ability to lead a Clinical Team and interact with regulatory authorities is required.

Responsibilities

• Independently initiates and coordinates strategic scientific experiments and protocol development.
• Oversees study design, execution, and reporting to achieve milestones.
• Represents clinical content to regulatory authorities and guides regulatory submissions.
• Mentors junior staff and potential Clinical Leaders within the team.
• Collaborates across functions to ensure high-quality study delivery and data integrity.

Skills

Analytical thinker

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Team leadership

Travel 10-20%

Fluent English

Education

DVM

PhD

Master's Degree

Board Certification

Job description

Boehringer Ingelheim in Ames, IA seeks a Senior Scientist, Clinical to oversee safety and efficacy for animal pharmaceutical projects. The role involves designing and executing clinical studies, coordinating regulatory submissions, and serving as a subject matter expert across development teams.

The candidate should have a DVM or PhD with 5+ years of related experience, strong leadership, exceptional communication, and the ability to travel 10–20% as required.