Senior Clinical Research Scientist

Olympus Corporation; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid vacation and sick time

On-site daycare, café, fitness center

Job summary

Olympus Corporation in Westborough, MA is seeking a senior Clinical Affairs professional focused on clinical evidence generation and trial strategy. The role supports the SIS portfolio, writingProtocols, CRFs, and study reports, while coordinating with sites and regulatory approvals.

The position emphasizes collaboration across Global Clinical Leads, cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders to drive evidence generation and regulatory/commercial success.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in life sciences or related field.
• 8+ years medical device industry experience post-degree preferably in Clinical Affairs/Operations.
• Experience translating marketing and commercial needs into clinical research and evidence-generation strategies and clinical trial design.
• Ability to think strategically, critically analyse and synthesize complicated data and scientific information.
• Demonstrated scientific writing ability.
• Ability to plan and organize project assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the execution of evidence generation strategy for the SIS business unit.
• Provide input into Business Development, R&D, and PDP activities to inform decisions on clinical evidence.
• Translate corporate initiatives into operational plans with Global Clinical Leads.
• Participate in clinical trial design, data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Oversee IIT and CCR initiatives; support publication strategies.
• Ensure regulatory submissions and compliance with Olympus policies and guidelines.

Skills

Clinical strategy

Study design

Scientific writing

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BA/BS in life sciences

Job description

Working Location: Massachusetts, Westborough

Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid

For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling.

Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.

Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose:

Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.

Learn more about Life at Olympus: https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers .

Job Description

NOTE: This role focuses on clinical evidence generation and trial strategy rather than laboratory experimentation, bench research, or wet-lab activities. We are only considering candidates located in the continental United States (North America) with a preference for candidates located in the East Coast time zone.

This role collaborates closely with the leadership of Clinical Affairs to assist in the development and execution of clinical strategy activities and clinical studies in support of the Surgical & Interventional Solutions Division (SIS) business unit portfolios. This role will primarily focus on the clinical study design and execution involving the BioProtect Balloon Spacer.

This individual will assist in the development, execution, and closeout of evidence generation activities to support product development, regulatory approval, reimbursement strategies, and overall commercialization of Olympus’s portfolio. Specifically, this individual will be responsible for writing clinical study protocols, case report forms, and study reports; will work closely with study sites to obtain necessary approvals (EC/IRB); and will respond critically to questions raised throughout the clinical study execution.

The individual is a critical member of Clinical Affairs strategy team and collaborates with cross-functional teams including internal and external business stakeholders within MSA, across different business units, and within the broader Olympus organization, as appropriate.

Job Duties

• In collaboration with internal and external to MSA stakeholders, provide support to the execution of evidence generation strategy that will drive the clinical evidence strategy for Surgical & Interventional Solutions Division (SIS) business unit.
• Provides critical input into Business Development, R&D, and product development project (PDP) activities to inform decision-making on whether clinical evidence supports a product’s value proposition.
• Participates in strategic and operating planning activities in partnership with the Global Clinical Leads, in translating corporate and divisional initiatives into operational plans.
• Participate in clinical trial design (protocol and CRF development), execution (data collection, analysis, and interpretation), and closeout (final reporting).
• Oversee execution of Investigator Initiated Trials (IIT) and Collaborative Clinical Research (CCR) initiatives.
• Present clinical study updates to internal and external stakeholders; support Publication strategies.
• Support Regulatory submissions.
• Ensures clinical studies are conducted in compliance with relevant Olympus policies, procedures, regional and local regulatory requirements, and global guidelines and standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Required

• BA/BS degree in life sciences or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years medical device industry experience post-degree preferably in Clinical Affairs/Operations, Medical Affairs within biotech industry.
• Experience translating marketing and commercial needs into clinical research and evidence-generation strategies and clinical trial design.
• Ability to think strategically, critically analyse and synthesize complicated data and scientific information.
• Demonstrated scientific writing ability.
• Ability to plan and organize project assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
• Ability to be innovative, resourceful, and work with minimal direction.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with external stakeholders; build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders, investigators, and research staff.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Strong consulting, facilitation, and communication skills bridging between scientific and business priorities, to manage effective international and cross-divisional collaboration.
• Experience working in a global cross-functional team (functional/matrix) environment and knowledge and/or experience working with groups with varied cultural backgrounds and learning styles.
• Domestic and international travel up to 5-10%, including weekend and evening travel as needed to support business objectives and ongoing development of physician relationships.
• Scheduling flexibility to commit to a global weekly schedule (Tuesday – Wednesday – Thursday) navigating multiple time zones with extended hours into the early morning as well as late evenings.

Preferred

• Advanced degree in life sciences, medicine or related field.

Why join Olympus?

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Equitable Offerings you can count on:

• Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs
• Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*
• 12 Paid Holidays
• On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**

Connected Culture you can embrace:

• Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset
• Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments
• Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs
• Paid Educational Assistance
• US Only
• Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA

Are you ready to be a part of our team?

Learn more about our benefits and incentives: https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers/benefits-perks .

The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position in this location is $122,362.00 - $171,307.00 / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position, including level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.

For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com .

You Belong at Olympus

We are deeply committed to fostering a respectful, fair, and welcoming workplace for all individuals, perspectives, and lifestyles. We believe in fostering a non-discriminatory, inclusive work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, in full compliance with legal standards. Empathy and unity are core to our company culture, empowering employees to contribute fully and flourish. We warmly encourage all who wish to bring their talents to Olympus to apply.

Applicants Requesting Accommodations: Olympus is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Olympus will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [e-mail]. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).

Let’s realize your potential, together.

It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Massachusetts (US-MA) || Westborough || Medical Affairs