Senior Clinical Scientist

Avidity Biosciences, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to revolutionizing RNA therapeutics. As a Senior Clinical Scientist, you will play a crucial role in clinical trial strategy and execution, contributing to innovative solutions that improve lives. Collaborate with a passionate team to analyze clinical data, design studies, and ensure regulatory compliance. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact the future of healthcare while working in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you are driven by science and eager to make a difference, we invite you to be part of our mission.

Benefits

Bonuses

Stock Options

401(k)

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Paid Time Off

Professional Development Programs

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of clinical development experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven ability to analyze and present clinical data to inform decisions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and designing clinical studies aligned with company goals.
• Review and interpret clinical trial data, including efficacy and safety analyses.

Skills

Clinical Development

Data Analysis

Regulatory Submissions

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Advanced degree in life sciences

M.Sc. or Ph.D.

Job description

Job Title: Senior Clinical Scientist

Location: San Diego, CA

Position type: Full time, Exempt

Department: Clinical Development

Profoundly Improve People’s lives by Revolutionizing the Delivery of RNA Therapeutics

At Avidity Biosciences, we are passionate about the impact of every employee in realizing our vision of improving people’s lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics. Avidity is revolutionizing the field of RNA with its proprietary AOCs, which are designed to combine the specificity of monoclonal antibodies with the precision of oligonucleotide therapies to address targets and diseases previously unreachable with existing RNA therapies. Join us in making a difference and become part of our collaborative, agile culture focused on patient needs.

Avidity Biosciences, Inc. aims to improve lives through RNA therapeutics—Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOCs). We have demonstrated targeted RNA delivery into muscle and are advancing clinical programs for rare muscle diseases like DM1, DMD, and FSHD. Our pipeline also includes projects in cardiology and immunology. Headquartered in San Diego, CA, learn more at www.aviditybiosciences.com and connect with us on LinkedIn and X.

The Opportunity

This role supports clinical trial strategy, planning, execution, and reporting. Responsibilities include working with the Program Team Lead to execute trials according to the development plan, developing clinical protocols, analyzing safety and efficacy data, and contributing to study documents and regulatory submissions.

What You Will Contribute

• Assist in planning and designing clinical studies aligned with company goals
• Provide scientific support through literature review, interpretation, and evaluation of technologies
• Review and interpret clinical trial data, including efficacy and safety analyses
• Support Study Medical Monitor in lab tracking and communication with site staff
• Collaborate with Clinical Operations to translate protocols into operational plans
• Contribute to writing and revising clinical documents for regulatory purposes
• Participate in key meetings such as study team meetings, investigator meetings, and site visits

What We Seek

• Advanced degree in life sciences or related field; M.Sc. or Ph.D. preferred
• 5-8+ years of clinical development experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience in data review, summarization, and presentation
• Understanding of drug development processes including preclinical, regulatory, pharmacovigilance, and clinical operations
• Proven ability to analyze and present clinical data to inform decisions
• Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills
• Ability to work independently and strategically in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with global studies and rare diseases is a plus

What We Will Provide

The salary range for this role is $156,750 - $173,250, commensurate with experience and skills. We offer competitive benefits, including bonuses, stock options, 401(k), comprehensive health coverage, paid time off, and professional development programs.

Our office is located at 10578 Science Center Dr. Suite 125, San Diego, CA 92121. Contact us at O: 858-401-7900 or F: 858-401-7901.