Senior Clinical Scientist, Oncology
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Job Description
Job Summary:
This position leads the scientific planning and execution of one or more clinical trials or significant aspects thereof. In this position, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your leadership, technical skills, and scientific acumen as part of a global, cross-functional team.
Job Responsibilities:
Responsible for leading specific aspects of clinical/scientific execution of clinical protocol(s). This may include:
Serving as the lead clinical scientist on a clinical trial team.
Leading medical monitoring team in review and interpretation of clinical data/medical protocol deviations in collaborations with the Clinical Director.
Other responsibilities include:
Collaborating cross-functionally in the development of Protocol and related study materials (e.g., ICF documents/amendments); Partners with the Study Manager on study deliverables.
Ensuring CRF design supports data collection in alignment with the protocol in collaboration with Data Management/Programming.
Collaborating cross-functionally to monitor clinical data to ensure quality, completeness, and integrity of trial conduct.
Providing tactical/scientific mentorship to other clinical scientists.
Core Skills:
Solid knowledge of clinical research regulatory requirements (e.g., GCP and ICH)
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities with good planning, time management and prioritization skills
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret clinical trial data and synthesize conclusions
Interact with key stakeholders across department, division, and company. Role requires a proactive approach, strategic thinking and leadership in driving toward study goals.
Influence opinions and decisions on internal and external customers/vendors, across functional areas, and within the division
Applying leadership skills to processes, leading meetings, and influencing peers in a matrix environment.
Problem solving, prioritization, conflict resolution, and critical thinking skills
Build team capabilities through proactive coaching
Strong communication, technical writing, and presentation skills
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's Degree +5 years of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, project management, and/or medical field experience OR Master's Degree +3 years of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, project management, and/or medical field experience OR PhD/PharmD Degree
Degree in life sciences, preferred.
NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS
In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.
If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.
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