Senior Scientist, Clin. Operations (m/f/d)

Senior Scientist, Clin. Operations (m/f/d)

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Job Description This position drives scientific planning, strategy, and execution of Phase 1‑4 clinical studies. Under the direction of the Program Lead, you will collaborate with global cross‑functional team members including clinical directors and study managers to lead or support clinical trial scientific activities.
Job Responsibilities
Responsible for the clinical/scientific execution of clinical protocol(s).
Serves as the lead clinical scientist on the clinical trial team.
Collaborates with the Medical Writer on clinical/scientific and regulatory documents.
Partners with Study Manager on study deliverables.
Participates in the set up and design during study start‑up (e.g., database set up).
Leads the medical monitoring team in review and interpretation of clinical data/medical protocol deviations in collaboration with the Clinical Director.
Builds talent and capabilities of direct/indirect team members through proactive coaching, mentoring and development opportunities.
May include management of direct reports including assignment of resources, professional development, and performance management.
May serve as a subject‑matter expert and/or participate on process improvement teams.
Core Skills
Apply strong knowledge of clinical research regulatory requirements (e.g., GCP and ICH).
Manage multiple competing priorities with good planning, time‑management, and prioritization skills.
Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret clinical trial data and synthesize conclusions.
Interact with key stakeholders across department, division, and company.
Influence opinions and decisions of internal and external customers/vendors, across functional areas, and within the division.
Demonstrated ability to effectively delegate and assign activities to meet the business needs.
Problem solving, prioritization, conflict resolution, and critical thinking skills.
Build team capabilities through proactive coaching.
Advanced communication, technical writing, and presentation skills.
Education & Experience Preferred
Bachelor's Degree +9 years of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, project management, and/or medical field experience in ophthalmology.
OR Master's Degree +6 years of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, project management, and/or medical field experience in ophthalmology.
OR PhD/PharmD Degree +2 years of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, project management, and/or medical field experience.
Degree in life sciences preferred.
Required Skills Adaptability, business management, clinical data, clinical operations, clinical protocol, clinical research, clinical study design, clinical trial compliance, clinical trial management, conflict resolution, data analysis, drug development, ethical standards, ICH GCP guidelines, medical writing, motivation management, ophthalmology, prioritization, project management, regulatory compliance, regulatory documents, scientific publications, strategic thinking.
Benefits & Conditions
Employment status: Regular
Relocation: No
Visa sponsorship: No
Travel requirement: 10%
Flexible work arrangements: Hybrid
Job posting end date: 07/15/2026
Requisition ID: R405059
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