Clinical Scientist Principal

Job Description

General Summary:
 

The Clinical Scientist Principal will provide scientific, clinical, and operational input to early and late stage clinical development programs with an emphasis on protocol-specific, in-life clinical data monitoring activities. This role will work on cross-functional study teams on design, execution, and monitoring of clinical trials, as well as data interpretation and communication. This role will also serve as a point of contact for investigators in day-to-day clinical study needs.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works with cross-functional team with oversight by the Medical Lead to conduct clinical studies, including clinical and safety data review, site interface on clinical study content, preparation of meeting materials, communication plans (e.g., administrative letters, protocol amendments, protocol deviations), safety and medical monitoring, preparation of status update reports, and study close-out activities.

• Conducts medical monitoring reports, safety reviews, site interactions, and reviewing TFLs.

• Responsible for analytical support of clinical trial data (safety and efficacy), including gathering, analyzing, reviewing, interpreting, and providing preliminary assessments and recommendations to Medical Lead.

• Analyzes and synthesizes information to assess issues relating to protocol conduct and/or individual subject safety.

• Provides clinical operational support for Data Monitoring Committees including operationalizing the charter, preparing updates and blinded data reviews, execution of meetings and adjudications, and communication of synthesized data reports.

• Develops protocols, clinical study reports, IBs, ICFs, training documents, and other clinical and regulatory documents with minimal direction from the Medical Lead.

• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders (study sites, vendors, committees, etc.) in support of clinical trial objectives; responds to or triages questions for appropriate escalations.

• Represents Vertex to outside personnel in the development of clinical protocols and study conduct

• Contributes to the organization, preparation, and execution of investigator and advisory board meetings in collaboration with the project team and external vendors.

• Leads literature reviews as needed.

• Prepares scientific material for conference presentations or publications.

Knowledge and Skills:

• In-depth knowledge in analysis and interpretation of clinical data (safety and efficacy); proficient knowledge of biostatistics, GCP, and regulatory requirements for clinical studies.

• Ability to make independent, timely and appropriate decisions.

• Strong oral and written communication skills to explain difficult information and solid computer/analytical skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-based matrix environment and to function independently as appropriate.

• High level of organizational and project management skills.

• Flexibility to accommodate changes in team and project needs.

• Ability to handle multiple projects at a time and have a strong attention to detail while understanding the higher-level strategy.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in the Life sciences

• Typically requires 6 years of experience in clinical or pre-clinical research in the pharmaceutical industry or healthcare setting, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Pay Range:

$138,100 - $207,100

Disclosure Statement:

The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations.  From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.

Flex Designation:

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