Clinical Development Scientist

Job Title: Clinical Development Scientist

Location: Boston MA or New Haven CT

Introduction to role:
Are you ready to turn complex clinical data into confident decisions that accelerate life-changing medicines for people with severe underserved conditions As a Clinical Development Scientist based in Boston or New Haven you will sit at the center of a cross-functional study team strengthening study quality safeguarding data integrity and ensuring inspection readiness across critical programs.

You will connect protocol design real-time data review and operational executiontransforming signals into actions and actions into impact. From day one you will help shape high-value trials spotlight safety and efficacy trends early and enable clear timely decisions. Do you thrive at the intersection of science operations and data guiding teams through complex questions with evidence and empathy

Accountabilities:

• Protocol and Study Document Leadership: Contribute to the development of clinical study protocols operations manuals charters monitoring plans and other essential documents that enable efficient inspection-ready execution.

• Safety and Efficacy Surveillance: Continuously monitor safety and efficacy data; escalate emerging concerns that warrant team awareness and intervention to protect participants and timelines.

• Data Analytics for Quality: Use Medidata Rave Elluminate and related tools to detect gaps or inconsistencies across key datasets and drive corrective actions that improve data integrity.

• Deviation Management: Investigate protocol deviations identify root causes and implement mitigations to prevent recurrence.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Proactively collaborate with the internal study team site staff investigators and CRO personnel to enable high-quality execution and consistent inspection readiness.

• Trial Guidance and Issue Resolution: Serve as a point of contact for CRAs/CROs on protocol and trial procedure questions; manage and resolve issues that could impede study conduct.

• Clinical Development Planning: Support the design and execution of key elements of the Clinical Development Plan aligning evidence generation with program strategy and regulatory needs.

• External Landscape Awareness: Maintain awareness of scientific clinical competitive and regulatory developments that could impact the development plan and advise the team accordingly.

• Publications: Support development of publications arising from internal studies and related initiatives ensuring scientific rigor and clarity.

• Business Development Support: Provide scientific support for due diligence and research collaborations to inform portfolio opportunities.
  

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Advanced scientific degree (M.S. Ph.D. Pharm D. MPH or similar degree required)

• 2 years of experience in designing and executing clinical trials

• Knowledge in the principles of literature search clinical research methodology statistics data analysis and interpretation

• Ability to communicate clearly to internal and external stakeholders

• Experience in interacting with varying levels of internal/external management and/or academicians and/or clinicians and/or scientists
  

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Advanced knowledge of the therapeutic area (Rare Disease Cardiology & Amyloidosis)
  

When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing -person working gives us the platform we need to connect work at pace and challenge perceptions. Thats why we work on average a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesnt mean were not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Why AstraZeneca:
Here mission meets momentum. You will work with clinicians statisticians data scientists and operational experts who challenge each other in the same room to unlock new ideas that directly influence study decisions and ultimately patient outcomes. We combine the agility of innovative biotech teams with the resources and reach of a global biopharma translating brave science into robust ethical evidence at pace. We value kindness alongside ambitionyour voice will be heard your growth nurtured and your impact felt in programs that matter to people and families living with devastating conditions.

Bring your scientific rigor and operational savvy to a team turning evidence into impactshare your resume today and help shape what comes next!

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $203709.60 -$305564.40 USD Annual. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentivesan opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs paid time off (i.e. vacation holiday and leaves) as well as health dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

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Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and furtherance of that mission we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please complete the corresponding section in the application form.