Senior Clinical Scientist

Aurion Biotech

. Serve as scientific lead for one or more ophthalmology clinical programs .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $158,000 - $188,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical program leadership, particularly in ophthalmology, with a strong focus on clinical trial design, regulatory compliance, and data management. Proven ability to mentor teams and drive scientific insights throughout the clinical development process.

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Clinical Program LeadershipOphthalmology ExperienceICH/GCP ComplianceClinical Trial DesignData Management

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Hard Skills

Clinical ResearchClinical DevelopmentStudy Protocol DevelopmentData CleaningRegulatory SubmissionsStatistical AnalysisClinical Trial ProcessesScientific WritingRisk Mitigation StrategiesData Visualization

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationInterpersonal SkillsDetail-Oriented

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeEDC SystemsTMFData Visualization ToolsClinical Trial Systems

Industry Keywords

Clinical TrialsPhase 2/3 StudiesScientific OversightInvestigator SelectionRegulatory Inspections

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as scientific lead for one or more ophthalmology clinical programs
Contribute to clinical strategy and clinical development plans
Translate scientific and medical objectives into operationally feasible clinical trial designs
Identify clinical risks and develop mitigation strategies
Lead or support development of study protocols, amendments, informed consent documents, case report forms, and other study documents
Support site feasibility and investigator selection
Provide scientific oversight throughout study startup, enrollment, conduct, database lock, and closeout
Address protocol questions, eligibility determinations, deviations, and study conduct challenges with Clinical Operations
Support Medical Monitoring and patient cleaning activities
Participate in investigator, study team, safety/data review, vendor, and scientific advisory board meetings
Ensure studies comply with protocols, ICH-GCP, regulations, and Aurion SOPs
Partner with Biometrics and Data Management on data review plans and data quality
Review clinical, efficacy, safety, imaging, biomarker, and pharmacokinetic data
Interpret emerging study results and provide clinical insights
Contribute to regulatory meeting preparation and interactions with global health authorities
Support briefing documents, agency responses, and submission documents
Contribute scientific content for INDs, CTAs, annual reports, clinical study reports, and marketing applications
Lead or support clinical study reports, abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and scientific presentations
Support publication strategy and dissemination of clinical data
Present study findings to senior leadership, investigators, advisory boards, and scientific audiences
Partner with internal functions and external CRO, vendor, and imaging-center partners
Develop relationships with investigators, key opinion leaders, and scientific advisors
Support inspection readiness and participate in audits and regulatory inspections
Contribute to process improvement, Clinical Science processes, standards, and best practices
Provide scientific mentorship to Clinical Scientists and cross-functional team members
Support a collaborative, high-performance culture aligned with Aurion’s mission and values

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, OD, MS, MPH, or related scientific discipline) in life sciences, nursing, or related field with 7+ years of clinical research or clinical development experience (preferred)
Candidates with a Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of clinical research or clinical development experience will also be considered
Prior experience supporting late-stage (Phase 2/3) clinical programs and leading scientific aspects of clinical studies is required
Experience in ophthalmology preferred
Familiarity with study start-up, data cleaning, closeout, and inspection readiness processes
Working knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines and clinical trial processes
Strong organizational and time management skills; detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience with data visualization tools, TMF, EDC, and other clinical trial systems
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across global teams and vendors
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated cultural agility, integrity, and a passion for advancing transformative science
Ability to travel up to 15%
Strong alignment with and commitment to Aurion Biotech’s mission, vision, and core values

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full health insurance for employees and their families
401(k) matching
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Generous PTO
Paid parking
Subsidized commuter passes
In-office catered lunches
Team events
Community projects
Competitive compensation packages
Remote work arrangement
Periodic office travel/meetings for candidates local to an office