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FSP Sr. Clinical Scientist - Immunology

  • Canada, United States
  • Remote
  • Posted Sep 23, 2026
  • 1 position

US$135,000–US$150,000 / year

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education
Bachelor’s degree
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The Senior Clinical Scientist leads Phase 1-3 clinical trials and oversees medical monitoring activities, including protocol design and endpoint development. They serve as the primary scientific point of contact for internal and external stakeholders and manage the execution of clinical trial protocols.

Job details

Senior Clinical Scientist, FSP – Immunology – Remote US or Canada ***Position leads Phase 1-3 Clinical Trials and oversees medical monitoring. This is not a laboratory/research scientist role.*** In this role, the selected candidate will lead/support studies; be accountable for the clinical/scientific execution of the protocol; be the clinical point of contact for scientific issues/questions for internal and external stakeholders (e.g., IRB, sites); and act as scientific lead on Clinical Trial Team (CTT). Responsibilities include: Responsible for trial design and endpoint development in collaboration with CD; collaborates with medical writing to develop trial results communication for investigators Leads the Medical Monitoring (MM) team in performing MM activities, including development of the Medical Monitoring Plan (MMP) and review of SAE reports, monitoring data issues and central lab reports Sets up/supports SAC, DMC, adjudication committee; provides scientific input to SM for data management activities (e.g. EDC, DRP, CRF’s_ Protocols/amendments – collaborates with medical writing, participates in governance committee review; authors protocol clarification letters; reconciles and reviews all protocol deviation classifications and assess and prepares protocol deviation list for the CSR May act as mentor to other Clinical Scientists Requirements: Education: Degree in Life Sciences or significant experience in clinical development (>14 years) BS/BA with 7+ yrs clinical research experience MS/PhD with 5+ years clinical research experience Experience: Minimum 2 years pharmaceutical and clinical drug development experience in a Clinical Scientist role as a lead required. Proven ability to effectively manage multiple complex studies Medical monitoring experience required TA-specific experience in Immunology Excellent Excel and PP skills required Excellent written and oral communication skills Target Pay Range for US: $135-150K Physical Demands/Work Environment: Work Environment: Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment. Frequent travel to clients/ site locations with occasional travel both domestic and international. Physical Requirements: Ability to sit for extended periods and operate a vehicle safely. Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck. Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf. Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs. Regular and consistent attendance. Varied hours may be required. Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here.

What you’ll do

The Senior Clinical Scientist leads Phase 1-3 clinical trials and oversees medical monitoring activities, including protocol design and endpoint development. They serve as the primary scientific point of contact for internal and external stakeholders and manage the execution of clinical trial protocols.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a degree in Life Sciences with at least 5 to 7 years of clinical research experience, including a minimum of 2 years in a lead Clinical Scientist role. Proven experience in immunology and medical monitoring is required, along with excellent communication and technical skills.

Listed skills

  • data management · Preferred
  • Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
  • Stakeholder Management · Preferred
  • Microsoft Excel · Preferred
  • Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Clinical trial management
  • Medical monitoring
  • Immunology
  • Protocol development
  • Data management
  • Clinical research
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Stakeholder management
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • SAE reporting
  • Clinical study design
  • Mentoring
  • Communication skills
  • Medical Monitoring
  • Communication
  • Governance
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Research
  • Pre-Clinical Development
  • Data Management
  • Office Equipment
  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Life Sciences
  • Adjudication
  • Laboratory Reports
  • Institutional Review Board (IRB)
  • Clinical Research
  • Clinical Trials
  • Drug Development
  • Medical Writing
  • Electronic Data Capture (EDC)

Job areas

  • Science & Research
  • Healthcare
  • Management & Leadership
  • Immunology Clinical Specialist
  • Medical Research Scientist
  • Biologists, Botanists, Zoologists and Related Professionals
  • Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

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