Clinical Science Lead
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Bayer is seeking a Clinical Science Lead in Cambridge, MA, full time onsite to helm the clinical science perspective in global oncology development programs. You will safeguard the quality and integrity of oncology studies, shape end-to-end study strategy, and develop innovative protocols while guiding data driven decisions focused on patient centricity and speed. Responsibilities include serving as the scientific leader for assigned programs, overseeing trials from concept to final report, contributing to regulatory submissions, mentoring junior colleagues, and fostering cross functional collaboration to strengthen the pipeline. Requirements: degree in a health or life science field with pharma/biotech experience, deep drug development expertise, GCP/ICH and FDA/EMA familiarity, high energy, collaborative, outcomes oriented. Preferred: advanced degree and oncology experience. Salary $136k-$204k plus bonus; apply by 07/07/2026 with ref code 871972 at [email protected].
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Clinical Science Lead
As a Clinical Science Lead, you will be a key figure in leading the clinical science perspective within global oncology development programs. You will create significant impact by safeguarding the quality and integrity of oncology studies and related medical data, optimizing decision-making, and enhancing drug development within a trial's framework. Assigned to highly complex and strategic priority clinical studies, you will provide scientific leadership to develop innovative protocol and study designs, ensuring a scientifically sound end-to-end study strategy.
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSBILITIES
The primary responsibilities of the Clinical Science Lead are to:
- Act as the scientific leader and primary clinical-science representative for assigned global programs
- Perform scientific oversight of oncology clinical trials, ensuring scientific integrity from concept to final report
- Plan and execute data-driven decision-making focused on patient centricity, urgency, and speed
- Lead the development and writing of protocols and related documents, providing training with additional support
- Provide expert input for clinical sections of study reports and assist in regulatory submissions
- Manage studies and provide scientific input to operational colleagues, external parties, and study site staff
- Mentor and onboard junior colleagues, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration
- Promote creative collaboration between clinicians and scientists to drive the development of a robust pipeline
WHO YOU ARE
Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:
Required qualifications:
- Degree in a health/life science-related field with initial industry experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech business;
- Outstanding drug development expertise with knowledge of various diseases and therapeutic areas
- In-depth knowledge of GCP/ICH, FDA, EMA, and relevant regulatory guidelines
- High energy, self-motivated, and proactive with a solution-oriented approach
- Focused on outcomes, independently defining and delivering on high-impact results
- Strong collaborator who encourages open discussion and values diverse perspectives
Preferred qualifications:
- Advanced degree in health/life science-related field with a minimum of 1-2 years of industry experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech business;
- Oncology experience.
Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $136,000.00- $204,000.00. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.
This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.
This posting will be available for application until at least 07/07/2026.
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