Principal Clinical Scientist, Clinical Development – Hematology

CSL

. Contribute to the scientific development of clinical development programs and individual studies within the Hematology therapeutic area .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical development within the Hematology therapeutic area, with a strong focus on drug development processes, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in authoring clinical documents and managing oversight of clinical studies to ensure patient safety and data integrity.

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Clinical Development Program LeadershipDrug Development KnowledgeClinical Research ExperiencePMP CertificationCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Clinical Development PlansECRFsProtocolsRegulatory Submission DocumentsClinical Study ReportsData Monitoring OversightScientific AnalysisManuscript AuthorshipInvestigator BrochuresStudy Reference Manuals

Soft Skills

Excellent Oral CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationAttention to DetailProblem-SolvingTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP Certification

Industry Keywords

BiotechnologyPharmaceutical IndustryClinical ResearchRegulatory AffairsCRO OversightHematologyR&D FunctionsDrug Development ProcessesIndependent Data MonitoringAdjudication Committees

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to the scientific development of clinical development programs and individual studies within the Hematology therapeutic area
Provide scientific and clinical development input for the safe, efficient, timely, high-quality and compliant execution of assigned programs
Author and contribute to program- and study-level documents and training materials, including clinical development plans, investigator brochures, protocols, eCRFs, ICFs, study reference manuals and investigator trainings
Contribute to medical monitoring oversight strategies and implement them to ensure patient safety oversight and data integrity, including ongoing blinded-data review
May lead development of a Clinical Development Program
Contribute to authorship and review of manuscripts, conference abstracts and related materials
Collaborate with internal and external cross-functional stakeholders to translate clinical development strategy and protocols into operational deliverables
Contribute to scientific analysis and interpretation of clinical data
Write clinical study reports, scientific meeting presentations, peer-reviewed publications and regulatory submission documents
Manage processes and liaisons supporting external study oversight committees, including steering, independent data monitoring and adjudication committees

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD, Master’s Degree, or Bachelor degree in a Science related discipline
Advanced degree (MSc, PhD) in a Science related discipline preferred
PMP Certification preferred
4+ years of experience in one or more R&D functions in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry for PhD holders
6+ years of experience in one or more R&D functions in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry for MS holders
8+ years of experience in one or more R&D functions in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry for BS holders
3+ years of clinical research experience
Proven in-depth knowledge of drug development and manufacturing processes for pharmaceuticals (CMC, non-clinical, clinical, Regulatory Affairs)
Ability to work cross-functionally in a matrix environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Great attention to detail in processes, communications and documentation
Proven ability to work independently and in a team setting
Ability to think outside the box and problem-solve
Experience providing oversight to CROs

Benefits

Comp & perks

CSL benefits are provided; details available via “How CSL Supports Your Well-being”