Clinical Scientist, Clinical Development

Spyre Therapeutics

Director, Clinical Scientist at Spyre Therapeutics designing and executing clinical trials for novel therapies in rheumatic diseases. Collaborating across functions to ensure robust study designs and high-quality data generation.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $215,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical trial design and execution, particularly in rheumatology and immune-mediated diseases, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and data quality management. Proficient in interpreting clinical data and communicating findings effectively to diverse stakeholders.

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Clinical Trial DesignRegulatory Compliance (FDA/ICH, GCP)Clinical Biomarkers and PK/PD ModellingCross-Functional CollaborationClinical Development Experience

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial DesignClinical Data InterpretationRegulatory DocumentationData Quality ManagementBiomarker IntegrationPatient StratificationStudy Protocol DevelopmentSafety Trend AnalysisClinical Study ReportsInformed-Consent Forms

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsInfluencing StakeholdersAdaptability in Dynamic Environments

Industry Keywords

Clinical DevelopmentBiotech/Pharma IndustryRheumatologyImmune-Mediated DiseasesGood Clinical Practice (GCP)Translational ScienceRegulatory AffairsClinical OperationsQuality Assurance (QA)Scientific Landscape Monitoring

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead/Contribute to study design and amendments in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Collaborate with Clinical Development, regulatory and other internal partners/stakeholders with authoring and submission of protocols, protocol amendments, regulatory filings, and other regulatory documentation.
Collaborate with clinical operations, data management and CRO to develop and implement the overall data quality plan and lead internal medical data review and safety trend analysis on one or more studies/programs.
Work closely with translational science/biomarker teams to integrate mechanistic biomarkers, PK/PD modelling, patient stratification, and exploratory endpoints.
Provide scientific oversight and decision-making support during trial execution: site selection, study start-up, monitoring of key trial metrics, risk-based quality oversight and study close-out.
Interpret clinical data (safety, efficacy, biomarker, PK/PD) and present findings internally (e.g., to senior management or clinical development committee) and externally (investigators, scientific meetings, publications).
Write and/or review abstracts, posters, content for scientific meetings, conferences, other events and presentations, and other publicly distributed materials and coordinate further reviews with internal partners and stakeholders.
Write clinical science sections of meeting packages and assist in the development and review of other clinical documentation required for regulatory submissions and other regulatory processes.
Collaborate with regulatory affairs to ensure study designs meet regulatory standards (e.g., FDA/ICH, GCP) and support regulatory submissions and interactions.
Develop and maintain clinical trial documentation (protocols, clinical study reports, investigator brochures, informed-consent forms, etc.).
Monitor the competitive and scientific landscape in therapeutics space and contribute to strategic positioning of Spyre’s pipeline programs.
Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD, MD, PharmD or equivalent in life sciences, clinical pharmacology, immunology or related discipline is preferred; alternatively, MSc plus significant industry experience.
5+ years (or more for senior levels) of clinical development experience in the biotech/pharma industry, ideally with at least 2 years in rheumatology, or other immune-mediated disease area.
Demonstrated experience designing and executing clinical trials in rheumatology, or other I&I therapeutic area.
Strong understanding of clinical biomarkers, PK/PD modelling, patient stratification and immunologic endpoints.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements (FDA/ICH guidelines, GCP) and Good Clinical Practice.
Proven ability to work cross-functionally in a matrix organization (clinical operations, translational science, regulatory, QA).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, presentation and interpersonal skills; ability to influence diverse stakeholders.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with ambiguity, and willing to wear multiple hats.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Market competitive compensation and benefits package, including base salary, performance bonus, equity grant opportunities, health, welfare & retirement benefits.
Unlimited PTO
Two, one-week company-wide shutdowns each
Commitment to provide professional development opportunities.
Remote working environment with frequent in-person meetings to address complex problems and build relationships.