Associate Principal Scientist, Clinical Operations

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Lead clinical scientist for Phase 1-4 clinical studies at a global healthcare company. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive scientific planning, strategy, and execution.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeRahway • New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $142,400 - $224,100 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive scientific planning, strategy, and execution of Phase 1-4 clinical studies
Collaborate with global cross functional team members including clinical directors and study managers
Responsible for the clinical/scientific execution of clinical protocol(s)
Serves as the lead clinical scientist on the clinical trial team
Collaborates with the Medical Writer on clinical/scientific and regulatory documents
Partners with Study Manager on study deliverables
Participates in the set up and design during study start up
Lead medical monitoring team in review and interpretation of clinical data/medical protocol deviations

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD/PharmD/OD +2 years Ophthalmology/Retina Related experience in industry or academia
Demonstrated ability to drive and manage scientific activities on clinical protocols
Apply strong knowledge of clinical research regulatory requirements (e.g., GCP and ICH)
Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret clinical trial data and synthesize conclusions
Bachelor's Degree +9 years of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, project management, and/or medical field experience OR Master's Degree +6 year of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, project management, and/or medical field experience OR PhD/PharmD Degree +2 year of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, project management, and/or medical field experience
Degree in life sciences, preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
retirement benefits, including 401(k)
paid holidays
vacation
compassionate and sick days

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical studiesclinical protocolsclinical trial data analysisregulatory requirementsGCPICHmedical monitoringscientific planningdata interpretationproject management

Soft Skills

collaborationleadershipcommunicationanalytical skillsstrategic thinkingteamworkproblem-solvingorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillssynthesis of conclusions

Certifications

PhDPharmDOD