Senior Director Clinical Research Scientist

Incyte; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Incyte is seeking a Clinical Scientist to join our Early Clinical Development Group in Delaware. The role supports designs and execution of early clinical and clinical pharmacology studies, with increasing ownership at Associate Director through Executive Director levels.

You will collaborate across Clinical Operations, Translational Sciences, and Statistics, contribute to regulatory documents, interpret safety and efficacy data, and help shape development strategies across product lifecycles.

Qualifications

• PhD, PharmD, or MD with 5+ years of relevant experience, OR
• BS/MS with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in early clinical development, clinical pharmacology, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, execution, and interpretation of early clinical and clinical pharmacology studies.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Clinical Operations, Translational Sciences, Quantitative Clinical Pharmacology, and Statistics.
• Support development of clinical documents including protocols, study reports, and regulatory submissions.
• Analyze and interpret clinical safety and efficacy data in collaboration with Medical and Scientific teams.
• Maintain awareness of competitive landscape and emerging standards of care.
• Ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
• Present data internally and contribute to external scientific communications.

Skills

Early clinical development

Clinical pharmacology

Cross-functional collaboration

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Education

PhD/MD/PharmD

BS/MS with 10+ years

Job description

Overview

Incyte is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel medicines to meet serious unmet medical needs in oncology and inflammation & autoimmunity. We are committed to the rigorous pursuit of research and development excellence to improve patient lives, make a difference in healthcare, and build sustainable value.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Clinical Scientist to join our Early Clinical Development Group at a level commensurate with experience (Associate Director through Executive Director). This role is designed to attract emerging leaders and experienced strategic contributors. Depending on level, you will contribute to or lead early clinical development and clinical pharmacology programs, with increasing ownership, strategic influence, and cross‑functional leadership at more senior levels. You will have the opportunity to work across the full product lifecycle—from First‑in‑Human studies through approval and post‑marketing—within a collaborative, science‑driven environment that values curiosity, innovation, and continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, execution, and interpretation of early clinical and clinical pharmacology studies.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Clinical Operations, Translational Sciences, Quantitative Clinical Pharmacology, and Statistics.
• Support development of clinical documents including protocols, study reports, and regulatory submissions.
• Analyze and interpret clinical safety and efficacy data in collaboration with Medical and Scientific teams.
• Maintain awareness of competitive landscape and emerging standards of care.
• Ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
• Present data internally and contribute to external scientific communications.

Additional Responsibilities By Level

Associate Director

• Lead components of clinical studies and contribute to program‑level strategy.
• Draft and independently own sections of key clinical and regulatory documents.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional partners to execute study deliverables.
• Present findings to internal teams.

Director / Senior Director

• Lead clinical studies and drive cross‑functional execution.
• Contribute meaningfully to clinical development strategy.
• Serve as a scientific leader on project teams and influence decision‑making.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to team development.

Executive Director

• Provide strategic leadership across programs or therapeutic areas.
• Shape and drive clinical development strategy and represent programs to governance bodies.
• Influence portfolio‑level decisions and external collaborations.
• Serve as a recognized subject matter expert internally and externally.
• Lead high‑visibility initiatives, including regulatory interactions and scientific presentations.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• PhD, PharmD, or MD with 5+ years of relevant experience, OR
• BS/MS with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in early clinical development, clinical pharmacology, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Additional Experience By Level

Associate Director

• Experience contributing to clinical studies and cross‑functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret clinical data.

Director / Senior Director

• Proven experience leading clinical studies or key program components.
• Ability to influence cross‑functional teams and contribute to strategy.

Executive Director

• Extensive experience leading clinical development programs.
• Strong track record of strategic leadership and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Experience representing programs in high‑visibility settings (e.g., regulatory interactions, governance).

Preferred Qualifications (All Levels)

• Experience in clinical pharmacology, immunology, or oncology.
• Strong scientific curiosity and a proactive, question‑driven mindset.
• Ability to present complex data clearly and effectively.

Additional Information

Willingness to travel up to 20% as needed (reasonable accommodations available).

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Incyte Corporation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.