Director, Clinical Research Scientist

Proclinical Staffing - Wilmington, DE

Full-time - Senior

Wilmington, DE

About the position

The Director of Clinical Research Scientist will lead the Clinical Research team at Proclinical, focusing on the development and execution of clinical research programs. This role involves close collaboration with physicians and various stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of clinical studies, including protocol development and scientific documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop protocols for clinical studies.
• Contribute to program strategy development for assigned compounds/programs.
• Draft and review clinical scientific documents such as INDs, Investigator Brochures, and Health Authority submissions.
• Provide clinical input into eCRF design, SAP, and TLFs.
• Collaborate with study team members to review study data and identify trends.
• Represent clinical development on project teams.
• Develop relationships with consultants and external experts for protocol feedback.
• Lead the creation of study abstracts, posters, presentations, and manuscripts.
• Serve as a liaison to project teams, CROs, and clinical sub-teams.
• Maintain updated knowledge of the competitive landscape and evolving standards of care.

Requirements

• Degree in a scientific or life-sciences field; Pharm.D. or Ph.D. preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in research with at least 5 years of drug development experience.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical abilities.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in alternative drug development.
• Proven track record of successful clinical study management.

Benefits

• Negotiable salary
• Contract position