Clinical Scientist

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ClinChoice is seeking an experienced Clinical Scientist for a sponsor-dedicated, full-time role onsite in Germany, leading scientific planning and collaboration across Clinical Research, Pharmacovigilance and Clinical Operations to execute trials for regulatory approval and physician engagement. You will chair protocol development, medical monitoring, data interpretation and reporting, while mentoring other scientists and contributing to manuscripts. The ideal candidate has a Master’s in life sciences with 3+ years of clinical drug development experience or a PhD/PharmD/RN, solid GCP/ICH knowledge, and strong analytical and communication skills; oncology experience is preferred. To apply, tailor your CV to demonstrate leadership, cross-functional impact and regulatory know-how, highlight readiness to work onsite in Germany, and expect a phone interview after submission.

Are you interested in working directly for a single sponsor while having the security and additional career opportunities that working for a global CRO can bring? Our team says it’s the best of both worlds…

ClinChoice is searching for an experienced Clinical Scientist to work with one of our biopharmaceutical partners. This is a full-time, permanent position. 

The Clinical Scientist ill lead the scientific planning and collaboration with Clinical Research, Pharmacovigilance and Clinical Operations in the execution of clinical trials. This is a key contributor role in the clinical science activities of evidence generation for regulatory approval and/or engagement with physicians, including protocol development, study implementation, data analysis and reporting of results.

ClinChoice is a global full-service CRO with a strong focus on quality, professional development and supportive culture. As a client-facing role, we are looking for confident candidates with the ability to work independently whilst establishing a high-trust environment with the client counter-parts.  

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Lead scientific aspects of clinical/scientific execution of clinical protocols.
• Serve as the lead Clinical Scientist on the clinical trial team.
• Lead medical monitoring team in review and interpretation of clinical data/medical protocol deviations in collaboration with Clinical Research and Pharmacovigilance.
• Collaborating cross-functionally in the development of Protocol and related study materials (e.g., ICF documents / amendments); partnering with Clinical Operations on study deliverables
• Ensure CRF design supports data collection in alignment with the Protocol in collaboration with Clinical Data Management/Programming
• Collaborating cross-functionally to monitor clinical data to ensure quality, completeness, and integrity of trial conduct
• Providing tactical/scientific mentorship to other clinical scientists
• Responsible for assisting with the generation, analysis, and presentation of clinical data, including manuscripts, abstracts, and oral presentations (including authoring documents and slide preparation as appropriate)
• Apply proficient analytical knowledge and skills to understand how program objectives and design impact data analysis; identifies risks and designs mitigation strategies
• Promotes consistent first line medical/clinical data review techniques and conventions across studies/programs.

Education, Experience and Skills:

• Master’s degree in life sciences + 3 years clinical drug development experience, or PhD, Pharm D, RN degree
• Solid knowledge of clinical research regulatory requirements (e.g., GCP and ICH)
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities with good planning, time management and prioritization skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret clinical trial data and synthesize conclusions 
• Proficient scientific expertise to propose, design, and execute clinical research and development studies, and authors documents related to clinical trials, such as medical monitoring plan, SAPs, informed consent and clinical components of the Clinical Study Reports
• Interact with key stakeholders across Clinical Development functional areas
• Role requires proactive approach, strategic thinking and leadership in driving toward clinical study goals
• Influence opinions and decisions of internal and external customers / vendors, across functional areas
• Problem solving, prioritization, conflict resolution and critical thinking skills
• Strong communication, technical writing, and presentation skills experience
• Experience within oncology preferred.

The Application Process

Once you have submitted your CV, you will receive an acknowledgement that we received it. If you have the requirements we need, you will be invited for phone interview as the first step.  Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive, we cannot reply to everyone individually if you are not successful.

Who will you be working for?

About ClinChoice    

ClinChoice is a global full-service CRO specializing in clinical development and functional solutions for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and consumer health companies. We have over 28 years of proven high-quality delivery and results across all our services, with over 4,000 professionals in more than 20 countries across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.           

Our Company Ethos

Our mission drives our culture: to contribute to a healthier and safer world by accelerating the development and commercialization of innovative drugs and devices. Our employees are the most valuable company asset and they are  the fulcrum around which all ClinChoice activities are built and close management and training is the core instrument to develop and maintain highly-qualified personnel. The continuous training keeps the resources qualified in terms of competence and expertise and gives to all personnel the clear tools needed to manage both internal and client processes with the same methodology.   The success of these core values is evidenced by our below industry average turnover rates.

ClinChoice is an equal opportunity employer. We have based our success on attracting, developing, and promoting talent guided by diversity and inclusivity. Our employees come from very diverse backgrounds: gender, race, beliefs, and ethnicities. We recognize this is our strength and celebrate it.

Key words: Clinical Scientist, Oncology, Freelance, CRO, Contract Research Organisation, Outsourced, Outsourcing, Sponsor-dedicated