Remote Principal Clinical Scientist — Diagnostics

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Remote-friendly

Job summary

Danaher Diagnostics seeks a Principal Clinical Scientist to lead clinical trial strategies in US/EU, supporting Beckman Coulter Diagnostics and Life Sciences. Remote-based with onsite option in Chaska, MN, the role drives study designs, regulatory compliance, and milestones for pivotal clinical studies.

You will collaborate across R&D, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, and Quality, authoring essential docs, reports, and publications while mentoring junior scientists and maintaining up‑to‑date

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare, or related field with 9+ years in clinical research
• Master’s degree with 12+ years in clinical research or Doctoral with 4+ years experience
• Deep understanding of clinical study design in diagnostics/medical devices/pharma industries
• Ability to review and interpret clinical trial data and oversee study protocols
• Excellent written and verbal communication for cross-functional collaboration

Responsibilities

• Design clinical studies and evidence strategies for global regulatory submissions (FDA 510(k)/PMA, CE‑IVDR).
• Act as liaison with regulators, KOLs, and external sites to develop protocols and evidence plans.
• Partner with R&D, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, Quality, and Commercial teams.
• Author and review clinical/regulatory documents, reports, and publications.
• Mentor junior scientists and stay current with evolving regulatory standards and diagnostics tech.

Skills

Clinical research

Study design

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 9+ years experience

Master’s degree + 12+ years experience

Doctoral degree + 4+ years experience

Job description

Danaher Diagnostics seeks a Principal Clinical Scientist to lead clinical trial strategies in US/EU, supporting Beckman Coulter Diagnostics and Life Sciences. Remote-based with onsite option in Chaska, MN, the role drives study designs, regulatory compliance, and milestones for pivotal clinical studies.

You will collaborate across R&D, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, and Quality, authoring essential docs, reports, and publications while mentoring junior scientists and maintaining up‑to‑date