Senior Scientist, Clinical Study Lead

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a Senior Scientist, Clinical to lead safety and efficacy studies across target species for animal pharmaceutical projects.

The role involves study design, execution, and reporting from protocol to final submission, while ensuring regulatory compliance and data integrity. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and leadership of clinical activities are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) with five or more years of related experience.
• PhD with significant experience in veterinary-relevant fields is acceptable with five years of related experience.
• Master’s Degree with significant veterinary-relevant experience and ten years total experience is acceptable.
• Board Certification and/or advanced degree (MS or PhD) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical study design, execution, and reporting to achieve project milestones.
• Serve on development teams and represent clinical function in regulatory discussions.
• Ensure compliance with GLP, GCP, PV, and animal welfare standards.
• Mentor clinical staff and oversee external providers and CROs as needed.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and deliverables for trials.
• Provide technical content for regulatory submissions and internal strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Study design

Clinical trial management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

DVM

PhD in veterinary field

Master’s Degree in veterinary field

Board Certification

Job description

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a Senior Scientist, Clinical to lead safety and efficacy studies across target species for animal pharmaceutical projects.

The role involves study design, execution, and reporting from protocol to final submission, while ensuring regulatory compliance and data integrity. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and leadership of clinical activities are essential.