Lilly Hiring For Associate Director – Clinical Development Scientist at United, PA Full Time

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Clinical Development Scientist Job Description

The Clinical Scientist is an experienced clinical trialist responsible for the clinical and scientific execution of global clinical programs. They will play a key role in strategy development and will ensure timely planning, implementation, managing, and reporting of clinical studies and trials. The successful candidate will collaborate cross-functionally to support all clinical programs and pipeline programs as needed and will provide insight into clinical development programs both externally and internally (e.g., Medical Affairs, Commercial, CROs, etc.). They will provide clinical / scientific support for trainings to clinical sites and CROs.

Responsibilities: 

• Serves as the clinical / scientific representative for assigned clinical studies and trial, as well as program teams; facilitate the clinical / scientific execution of clinical protocol(s) / programs (including interventional, non-interventional, validation, natural history, and registry trials / studies)
• Supports the clinical operations team, including clinical trial manager, in achieving study deliverables, including adherence to budget and timelines, and developing study documents, including training materials, study procedures, and study plans
• Supports the implementation and conduct of clinical studies and trials in all scientific aspects (e.g., scientific advisory committees, data safety monitoring boards, medical monitoring)
• Reviews and evaluates emerging clinical trial data and oversees data interpretation; supports Communication teams in publication of data and development of materials (e.g., slide decks, posters, manuscripts, abstracts, etc.) based on clinical trial data
• Supports authorship and review of clinical / regulatory documents (e.g., protocols, Investigator Brochures, clinical study reports, briefing packages, etc.); collaborates cross-functionally in planning regulatory strategy and communications
• Serves as a clinical representative on internal and external teams; participates in development, review, and / or presentation of clinical data in internal and external meetings, as needed (e.g., DSMB, training, Investigator meetings, Board presentations, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned or as business needs require

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree or advanced degree (i.e, Masters, PhD, etc.) in Life Sciences related field.
• 5+ years of pharmaceutical, or clinical experience, or related experience.

Additional / Preferences:

• Prior pharma/biotech or academic experience in rare disease, otology, audiology, gene therapy, cellular therapy, and/or medical device a plus
• Proven track record of successfully conducting/supporting global clinical trials and associated development activities
• Comprehensive understanding of the drug development and approval process and clinical trial design
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify and evaluate the critical issues of problems or opportunities; given background, experience, and judgment, able to understand potential causes and deliver potential solutions
• Ability to plan and think strategically and critically; intellectually curious, willing to take ownership of the assigned clinical programs and support as needed other clinical / pipeline programs
• Ability to critically evaluate and analyze scientific data and literature
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) including the ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, and to message and document key progress and challenges appropriately; excellent presentation skills required
• Capable of representing Akouos professionally with external global opinion leaders, investigators, vendors, regulatory agencies, and others
• Ability to work effectively cross-functionally, and to serve as clinical resource within the company
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented with ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects

Additional Information:

• Lilly currently anticipates that the base salary for this position could range from between $111,000 to $162,800 and will depend, in part, on the successful candidate’s qualifications for the role, including education and experience. Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Of course, the compensation described above is subject to change and could be higher or lower than the range described above. Further, Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employee

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