Director, Clinical Research Scientist

This is a contract position based in Wilmington, DE, and is fully remote.

About the role

The Clinical Research Scientist will partner closely with cross-functional project teams to advance high-priority Phase II and Phase III registrational programs in the Inflammation & Autoimmune and Dermatology portfolio. The role combines strategic asset-level responsibilities with hands-on involvement in protocol development, data review and cleaning, and study execution support.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical development programs within Medical Affairs.
• Contribute to protocol development, including clinical study design and alignment with overall program strategy.
• Perform detailed review, cleaning, and interpretation of clinical study data to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Provide day-to-day study execution support in partnership with Clinical Operations and cross-functional study teams.
• Work strategically at the asset level while maintaining hands-on involvement in study deliverables and systems.
• Collaborate closely with Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs, CROs, and other project team members to drive study progress.
• Utilize clinical systems such as Veeva to support protocol management, data review, and study documentation.
• Apply knowledge of Phase II and Phase III clinical trials, including registrational studies, to guide study conduct and decision-making.
• Contribute to clinical development plans and help shape overall program strategy for assigned assets.
• Operate within established processes and templates, ensuring compliance with internal standards and study workflows.
• Manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, remote environment while meeting timelines and quality expectations.
• Participate in cross-functional discussions and meetings, including early morning meetings with European teams when needed.
• Engage in occasional travel for team meetings and business needs as required.

Requirements

• Proven Clinical Research Scientist experience within pharmaceutical or biotechnology environments.
• Experience supporting Phase II and Phase III clinical trials, with a strong focus on registrational studies.
• Strong understanding of clinical study design, protocol development, and clinical trial execution.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing, cleaning, and interpreting clinical study data.
• Ability to contribute effectively to clinical development plans and asset-level program strategies.
• Familiarity with clinical systems, including Veeva, and the ability to work within established templates and workflows.
• Experience partnering closely with Clinical Operations, CROs, and cross-functional study teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear documentation and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills applied to complex clinical research challenges.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, remote environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Adaptable and detail-oriented approach, with comfort working within defined processes and structures.

Qualifications

• Experience in Immunology, Inflammation & Autoimmune, Dermatology, or related therapeutic areas, with a particular focus on Dermatology preferred.
• Background working across multiple therapeutic areas (TA) with an understanding of relevant biological pathways.
• Advanced scientific degree preferred, such as PharmD, PhD, or an equivalent scientific or life sciences background.
• Relevant clinical research experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree.
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to build effective partnerships with Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs, and project teams.
• Strategic thinking capability to understand asset-level objectives while managing day-to-day study activities.
• Comfort working within a highly collaborative environment that values proactive communication and partnership with clinical teams.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $120.00 - $122.00 per hour. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)