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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Clinical Development and Clinical Science leadership, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, clinical trial design, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to mentor and develop scientific talent while driving innovative approaches in clinical data interpretation and strategy.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Clinical DevelopmentClinical Research ManagementRegulatory ComplianceTherapeutic KnowledgePeople Leadership
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Hard Skills
Clinical SciencesData QualityMedical MonitoringNew Technology IntegrationClinical Trial DesignOncology Data InterpretationDisease Area StrategyPortfolio DiscussionsCross-Program PlanningScientific Assessments
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationInfluenceExecutive Presentation SkillsCoachingTeam Performance
Tools & Technologies
Visual AnalyticsAI-Enabled WorkflowsCentralized Data Review
Industry Keywords
Pharmaceutical IndustryClinical Drug DevelopmentBiotechnologyEthical StandardsVaccinations
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide strategic Clinical Science leadership across multiple studies, programs, and vaccine assets
- Contribute to disease area strategy, development opportunities, scientific considerations, portfolio risks, and emerging data assessment
- Partner with Section Heads, Asset Leads, Program Development Team Leads, and cross-functional leaders
- Support study planning, data interpretation, issue resolution, and broader program decisions
- Standardize Clinical Science approaches, medical data review practices, data interpretation principles, and key deliverables
- Establish and maintain Clinical Science standards, expectations, and leading practices
- Promote innovative approaches including visual analytics, centralized data review, AI-enabled workflows, and other technologies
- Guide interpretation of clinical data across studies, cohorts, and assets
- Contribute to protocol development, amendments, study design, endpoint selection, eligibility criteria, and biomarker strategy
- Serve as a Clinical Science subject matter resource across study teams and partner functions
- Contribute to portfolio discussions, governance reviews, senior leadership meetings, and management communications
- Present cross-study insights, scientific assessments, and key issues to leaders and governance bodies
- Translate portfolio priorities into Clinical Science strategies, capabilities, and resource plans
- Directly manage Directors, Principal Scientists, and Clinical Scientists as appropriate
- Coach, mentor, provide feedback, and develop Clinical Science talent
- Foster accountability, inclusion, continuous learning, and strong team performance
- Partner with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, Data Management, Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance, Translational Medicine, and Medical Affairs
- Ensure regulatory compliance, inspection readiness, and appropriate documentation
- Identify opportunities to improve Clinical Science quality, consistency, and effectiveness
- Maintain awareness of relevant scientific, clinical, and regulatory developments
Requirements
What you’ll need- Advanced scientific or healthcare degree required (e.g., PhD, PharmD), or equivalent, and 8+ years of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, and/or medical field experience preferred
- Master’s degree, preferably in life sciences, and 12+ years of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, and/or medical field experience
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in life sciences, and 15+ years of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, and/or medical field experience
- Significant experience in Clinical Development, Clinical Science, clinical drug development, or a related function within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
- Demonstrated Clinical Science leadership across multiple studies, programs, or assets
- Deep therapeutic area expertise, including disease biology, treatment landscape, clinically relevant endpoints, and scientific considerations affecting development
- Strong understanding of clinical trial design, clinical development strategy, clinical data review, and interpretation of oncology data
- Experience contributing to disease area strategy, portfolio discussions, or cross-program planning
- Experience contributing to regulatory submissions, safety reviews, or health authority interactions
- Experience working effectively in cross-functional teams within a matrix environment
- Ability to integrate information across studies and programs to support scientific and business decisions
- Excellent communication, influence, and executive presentation skills
- Demonstrated people leadership experience, including management, coaching, and development of scientific staff
- Required skills include Clinical Development, Clinical Research Management, Clinical Sciences, Data Quality, Ethical Standards, High Performance Team Building, Matrix Leadership, Matrix Management, Medical Monitoring, New Technology Integration, People Leadership, Pharmaceutical Industry, Regulatory Compliance, Therapeutic Knowledge, and Vaccinations
- No visa sponsorship
- US and Puerto Rico residents only
Benefits
Comp & perks- Annual bonus eligibility
- Long-term incentive eligibility, if applicable
- Medical, dental, and vision healthcare
- Other insurance benefits for employee and family
- Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
- Paid holidays
- Vacation
- Compassionate days
- Sick days
- Hybrid work arrangement