Translational Neuroscience Scientist – Early Clinical

Jobtailor; New Jersey; On-site; USD 210,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking a physician-scientist with an MD or MD/PhD to lead early clinical development in neuro-psychiatric targets and biomarker strategies.

You will design and oversee translational studies across preclinical and Phase I–II trials, collaborating with discovery sciences, pharmacology, regulatory affairs, and global trials teams to drive regulatory filing support and cross-functional development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in medicine or MD/PhD required.
• Clinical board certification in Neurology or Psychiatry preferred.
• Translational research and early clinical development experience helpful.
• Must reside in United States or Puerto Rico; visa sponsorship: No.

Responsibilities

• Lead early clinical development strategy from preclinical to Phase 1/2 proof-of-concept.
• Design and execute clinical pharmacology studies and biomarker validation.
• Collaborate with discovery sciences, pharmacology, regulatory affairs, and global trials teams.
• Develop and execute regulatory filing support and presentations.

Skills

Clinical Trial Design

Translational Research

Drug-Drug Interaction Studies

Experimental Medicine Studies

Regulatory Filing Support

Blood/Tissue Sampling

Imaging Techniques

Wearable Devices

Behavioral Responses

Education

Doctoral Degree (MD or MD/PhD)

Clinical Board Certification in Neurology or Psychiatry

Job description

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking a physician-scientist with an MD or MD/PhD to lead early clinical development in neuro-psychiatric targets and biomarker strategies.

You will design and oversee translational studies across preclinical and Phase I–II trials, collaborating with discovery sciences, pharmacology, regulatory affairs, and global trials teams to drive regulatory filing support and cross-functional development initiatives.