Senior Clinical Scientist – Immunology

Fortrea

. Lead/support Phase 1–3 clinical studies .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeDurham • United StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading and executing Phase 1–3 clinical studies, with a strong focus on medical monitoring and scientific input for clinical trial protocols. Proven ability to mentor clinical scientists and manage complex studies in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in Immunology.

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Clinical Study LeadershipMedical Monitoring ExperienceImmunology ExpertiseClinical Development CollaborationExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial DesignProtocol DevelopmentEndpoint DevelopmentSAE Report ReviewData MonitoringEDC ManagementCRF ActivitiesProtocol ClarificationClinical Research ExperiencePharmaceutical Drug Development

Soft Skills

MentoringStakeholder CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingTime Management

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPowerPointClinical Trial Management SystemsData Review PlatformsCentral Lab Reporting Tools

Industry Keywords

Clinical ScientistPhase 1–3 StudiesIRB InteractionGovernance Committee ReviewClinical Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead/support Phase 1–3 clinical studies
Be accountable for clinical/scientific execution of protocols
Serve as clinical point of contact for scientific issues and questions for internal and external stakeholders, including IRBs and sites
Act as scientific lead on Clinical Trial Teams
Design trials and develop endpoints in collaboration with Clinical Development
Collaborate with medical writing on trial-results communications for investigators
Lead Medical Monitoring activities, including development of the Medical Monitoring Plan, SAE report review, monitoring data issues, and central lab reports
Set up/support SAC, DMC, and adjudication committees
Provide scientific input to study management for EDC, DRP, and CRF activities
Collaborate on protocols and amendments, participate in governance committee review, author protocol clarification letters, and reconcile/review protocol deviations for the CSR
Mentor other Clinical Scientists

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Life Sciences or significant experience in clinical development (>14 years)
BS/BA with 7+ years clinical research experience
MS/PhD with 5+ years clinical research experience
Minimum 2 years pharmaceutical and clinical drug development experience in a Clinical Scientist role as a lead required
Proven ability to effectively manage multiple complex studies
Medical monitoring experience required
TA-specific experience in Immunology
Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills required
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to sit for extended periods and operate a vehicle safely
Ability to access and use a variety of computer software
Light to moderate lifting and carrying up to 15–20 lbs
Regular and consistent attendance
Varied hours may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Frequent travel to clients/site locations with occasional domestic and international travel
EEO & accommodations support