Director, Clinical Scientist

Job Title: Oncology Clinical Scientist (Contractor)

Job Description

This contractor role provides clinical research support within Oncology/Solid Tumors Clinical Development, with a strong focus on protocol development and study start-up activities while serving in the role of Clinical Scientist (CS). The position collaborates closely with physicians, clinical scientists, and cross-functional teams to design, implement, and support oncology clinical trials, particularly in late-stage development. The role also contributes to regulatory submissions, scientific communications, and cross-functional project leadership to advance innovative oncology therapies.

Responsibilities

• Develop clinical study protocols for oncology and solid tumor trials, ensuring scientific rigor and alignment with overall development strategies.
• Prepare comprehensive clinical development plans that define study objectives, design, timelines, and key milestones for assigned compounds.
• Draft clinical scientific documents, including Investigational New Drug (IND) applications, IND amendments, Investigator’s Brochures, Annual Reports, and other regulatory submissions.
• Monitor ongoing clinical studies by reviewing data, assessing trends, and summarizing safety and efficacy findings to support decision-making.
• Perform detailed data review to identify safety signals, efficacy trends, and data quality issues, and communicate findings to cross-functional teams.
• Assist with the design of exploratory and early development studies, contributing to endpoint selection, patient populations, and statistical considerations.
• Lead clinical matrix teams for assigned oncology compounds, ensuring effective coordination across clinical, regulatory, operations, biostatistics, and other functions.
• Represent exploratory development on project teams and provide clinical and scientific input into project strategy and execution.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with external consultants and key experts to support clinical development activities.
• Write scientific abstracts and prepare presentations to communicate study results and program updates at internal and external scientific meetings.
• Present clinical data and development updates to internal stakeholders and external audiences, ensuring clear, accurate, and impactful communication.
• Serve as a liaison between project teams, contract research organizations (CROs), and other external partners to ensure alignment on study objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure timely study start-up, including protocol finalization, regulatory submissions, and operational readiness.
• Contribute to strategy and content for global regulatory interactions and submissions, supporting discussions with agencies such as FDA and EMA.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high scientific and quality standards.

Essential Skills

• Degree in a scientific or life sciences field; Pharm.D. or Ph.D. preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in oncology research or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading clinical development programs in oncology, preferably in late-stage development.
• Experience with global regulatory interactions and submissions, including agencies such as FDA and EMA or other regulatory bodies.
• Strong understanding of oncology clinical endpoints, including efficacy and safety measures relevant to solid tumors.
• Deep knowledge of clinical trial design in oncology, including phase-specific considerations and statistical principles.
• Ability to interpret and apply statistical concepts in the context of oncology trial design and data analysis.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a cross-functional matrix environment and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Track record of scientific publications and/or conference presentations in oncology or related fields.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific information into clear messages.
• Strong analytical and scientific writing skills for authoring protocols, regulatory documents, and scientific communications.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced setting.
• Willingness and ability to travel minimally (approximately 15%), subject to prior approval.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Advanced degree such as Pharm.D. or Ph.D. in a relevant scientific or life sciences discipline.
• Experience working on solid tumor clinical development programs.
• Prior involvement in late-stage oncology trials, including pivotal or registration-directed studies.
• Familiarity with working in a matrixed organizational structure and collaborating with global teams.
• Experience partnering with contract research organizations (CROs) and external consultants.
• Demonstrated ability to present at scientific conferences and internal scientific forums.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with physicians, clinical scientists, and cross-functional partners.
• Comfort working with complex datasets and clinical trial information systems.
• Proactive, detail-oriented approach with a focus on scientific quality and regulatory compliance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Wilmington, DE.

The pay range for this position is $125.00 - $125.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 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)

This is a hybrid position in Wilmington,DE.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 2026.

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