Senior Clinical Scientist, Early Clinical Development, Neuroscience

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Functional Area Description

The Early Development Clinical Scientist function provides scientificexpertisenecessary to design and deliver clinical studies and programs.

Position Summary / Objective
Responsible for implementation, planning, and execution of assigned clinical trial activities.

Successfully leads, plans, and executes trial level activities for multiple trials with minimal to moderate level of supervision.

Provides scientific and clinical leadership toclinical scientists on studyteam (matrix leadership).

May support clinical development planningincollaboration withEarly Clinical Developmentphysician(s).

Position Responsibilities
Maintain a thorough understanding of assigned protocols and protocol requirementsandeducateteam members.

Plan and lead the implementationof clinicalstudy startup/conduct/close-out activities as applicable.

Evaluateinnovative trialdesigns incollaboration withthe study physician.

Manage protocol and ICFdevelopmentprocess(e.g., documents and amendments)with minimal guidance; includeswriting, reviewing, adjudication/resolution of cross functional comments and ensuring high clinical qualityincollaboration with Medical Writing.Present to governance committee and early clinical development team meetings asrequired.

Serve as primary contact for site-facing activities such as training andsupport forclinical questions.

Conduct and oversee activities related to data generation and validation, including CRF design, clinical data review/query resolution; ensure consistent, quality data review.

Identifyclinical data trends;provide trends and escalate questions tostudy physician.

Develop clinical narrative planandreview clinical narratives.

Provide informationrequired by Protocol Manager for development of trial budget, CRO scope of work, etc.

Review/developsite and CRA training materials and presentation at SIV and Investigator meetings and support on Study committee (e.g.,safety review) activities.

Author/review clinical study reports (CSRs) and clinical portions of Regulatory Documents (e.g.,pre-IND, IND,IB, DSUR, regulatory responses).

Collaborate and serve as primary liaison between external partners for scientific advice.

Author/review abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts for external publications

Reporting Relationship
Report to Director, Clinical Scientists, Early Development

Degree Requirements
Degree in Life Sciences (MD, PhD, Pharm D, MS,RNorsimilarscientific field preferred).

Experience Requirements
5+ years of experience in clinical science, clinical research, or equivalent.

Proficient knowledge of GCP/ICH, drug development process, study design, statistics, clinical operations.

Proficient knowledge and skills to support program specific data review, trend identification, data interpretation

Knowledge of the establishment and operation of data monitoring committees, dose review teams, and independent response adjudication committees.

Key Competency Requirements
Excellent verbal, written, communication and interpersonal skills.

Must be able to effectively communicate and collaborate across functions and job levels.

Ability to assimilate technical information quickly.

Routinely takes initiative.

Detail-oriented.

Strong senseof teamwork; ability to leadmatrixteam activities.

Proficient in Medical Terminology and medical writing skills.

Proficient knowledge of the disease area(s), KOLs,indication(s), compound(s) under study (including MOA, PK/PD, biomarker & safety profile).

Proficient critical thinking,problem solving, decision makingskills.

Understanding of functional and cross-functional relationships.

Commitment to Quality.

Adaptable / Flexible-willing and able to adjust to multiple demands and shifting prioritiesas well as an ability to meet day-to-day challenges with confidence and professionalism.

Proficient planning/project management skills (ability to develop short to mid-range plans that are realistic and effective in meeting goals).

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Electronic Data Capture (e.g., RAVE), J-Review or similar data reporting tools.

Travel Required
Domestic and international travel may berequired(approximately 10-25%)

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On-site Protocol
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