Associate Director, Clinical Scientist

The Associate Director Clinical Scientist plays a key role in the execution of clinical development programs partnering with Medical Directors and cross-functional study teams to support clinical data review interpretation study documentation and communication of findings. 

This is a hands-on role for an experienced Clinical Scientist who can work independently identify and escalate meaningful clinical findings and collaborate effectively across Clinical Operations Data Management Biostatistics Pharmacovigilance Regulatory and other functions. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Clinical Data Review & Study Execution 

• Lead ongoing clinical data review to support data quality interpretation and patient safety. 

• Identify and escalate clinically relevant findings and partner with study teams to resolve data-related issues. 

• Collaborate with Data Management and Clinical Operations on study implementation and EDC development. 

Clinical Documents & Data Outputs 

• Contribute to the development and review of clinical documents including study protocols investigator brochures regulatory documents concept materials and other study-related documentation. 

• Review and interpret clinical study data and outputs in partnership with Biostatistics Pharmacovigilance and other stakeholders. 

Cross-Functional & Scientific Leadership 

• Represent Clinical Development on cross-functional study teams and work closely with Medical Directors and other functional partners. 

• Prepare and present clinical data study designs and scientific information for study teams investigator meetings advisory boards study committees and other internal or external audiences. 

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned 

Qualifications :

• PhD or equivalent degree with 2 years of relevant experience or bachelors/masters degree with 5 years of relevant post-graduate experience including pharmaceutical industry experience in clinical drug or biologics development. 

• Experience as a Clinical Scientist or in a comparable clinical development role with the ability to work independently. 

• Hands-on experience reviewing analyzing and interpreting clinical trial data. 

• Strong cross-functional collaboration organizational communication and presentation skills. 

Preferred Capabilities: 

• Experience supporting Phase I-III clinical development programs. 

• Clinical development experience in oncology and/or neurology. 

• Rare disease experience. 

Additional Information :

Flexible hybrid or remote work arrangement within approved U.S. working locations. Up to 20% business travel may be required. 

Deciphera is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary pay range for this role is $193000 - $230000. Actual compensation packages will depend on various factors including but not limited to depth of experience education skillset overall performance and location. 

Deciphera believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package to all employees. Our base salary is just one component of Decipheras competitive total rewards strategy that also includes annual performance bonus a long-term incentive plan a full range of benefits and other incentive compensation plans (if applicable).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan with company match and more
• Generous parental leave and family planning benefits
• Outstanding culture and opportunities for personal and professional growth

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION

Deciphera is committed to equal employment opportunity and values diversity. To ensure that we comply with reporting requirements we invite you complete the confidential survey at the end of this application. Providing this information is optional. It will not be accessible or used in the hiring process and has no effect on your opportunity for employment. This information will also be treated confidentially. We are committed to making all hiring decisions and other employment decisions on a non-discriminatory basis.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION

Deciphera is committed to equal employment opportunity and values diversity. To ensure that we comply with reporting requirements we invite you complete the confidential survey at the end of this application. Providing this information is optional. It will not be accessible or used in the hiring process and has no effect on your opportunity for employment. This information will also be treated confidentially.  We are committed to make all hiring decisions and other employment decisions on a non-discriminatory basis.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time