Clinical Scientist 2, Clinical Development

Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Clinical Scientist contributing to clinical development activities in a biopharmaceutical company focused on neuroscience. Engaging in study planning, execution, and regulatory strategy alignment.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $108,500 - $152,600 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide scientific leadership and independent contribution to study design, protocol development, and clinical development planning
Support the development, implementation, conduct, oversight, and reporting of clinical trials
Perform comprehensive literature reviews and maintain current knowledge of relevant disease areas
Participate in the review and interpretation of clinical data
Collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical Operations, Data Management, etc.
Draft and contribute to clinical and regulatory documents
Support or lead scientific interactions with CROs, investigators, and external collaborators
Develop and maintain productive relationships with external scientific experts

Requirements

What you’ll need

MSc or PhD degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacology or related scientific discipline
2-5 years of post-doctoral experience and/or relevant industry experience, preferably in neurosciences
Experience in clinical research and clinical development with strong understanding of study design and clinical data review
Experience drafting, reviewing, or supporting clinical and regulatory documentation
Working knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines, and familiarity with FDA and EMA environments
Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Experience in neuroscience, CNS, psychiatry, neurology, or related therapeutic areas is preferred
Experience working with investigators, CROs, vendors, and external scientific experts is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement savings programs with company matching contributions
Employee Assistance Program
Travel insurance
Short-& long-term disability benefits
Accidental death & dismemberment benefits
Life insurance programs
Paid time off, including vacation, personal days, and sick days.

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Hard Skills & Tools

study designprotocol developmentclinical development planningclinical trialsliterature reviewsclinical data reviewclinical documentationregulatory documentationGCPICH guidelines

Soft Skills

scientific leadershipinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsattention to detailwritten communicationverbal communicationpresentation skills

Certifications

MScPhD