Remote Principal Clinical Scientist – Diagnostics

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics; Chaska (MN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Remote-friendly

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is seeking a Principal Clinical Scientist to lead clinical trial strategies in US and EU for Neurodegenerative programs. You will design studies, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive milestones across multiple diagnostic modalities.

The role is remote-based with option for onsite in Chaska, MN, as part of Danaher Diagnostics. You will collaborate with regulatory, R&D and medical affairs teams to advance product clearance and market access.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral with specified years of clinical research experience.
• Experience in US/EU trials and regulatory environments for diagnostics/medical devices/pharma.
• Strong ability to interpret data and lead study design and reviews.

Responsibilities

• Design clinical studies and evidence strategies for global regulatory submissions (FDA FDA 510(k)/PMA, CE‑IVDR).
• Serve as scientific/clinical liaison with regulators, key opinion leaders and external sites.
• Collaborate with R&D, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, Quality and Commercial teams to align programs.
• Author and review study reports, technical files and publications to support clearance and commercialization.
• Mentor junior scientists and stay current with regulatory standards and diagnostic tech.

Skills

Clinical trial design

Regulatory liaison

Cross-functional collaboration

Scientific leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 9+ years

Master’s degree + 12+ years

Doctoral degree + 4+ years

Job description

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is seeking a Principal Clinical Scientist to lead clinical trial strategies in US and EU for Neurodegenerative programs. You will design studies, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive milestones across multiple diagnostic modalities.

The role is remote-based with option for onsite in Chaska, MN, as part of Danaher Diagnostics. You will collaborate with regulatory, R&D and medical affairs teams to advance product clearance and market access.