The Senior Clinical Scientist will contribute to clinical development strategies, initially in ophthalmology, and potentially expanding to other indications. Responsibilities include analyzing clinical data, contributing to study design and execution, and collaborating with internal and external partners. This role requires a Master's, PhD, or PharmD with at least six years of clinical development experience, including data analysis and knowledge of trial design and regulations.
About This Role
As a Senior Clinical Scientist, you will be an integral member of the clinical development team, significantly contributing to the development and execution of clinical strategies across various programs. Initially focusing on ophthalmology, your expertise may later extend to hematology, neurology, or immunology indications. In this role, you will collaborate across the clinical development organization, providing scientific and medical expertise, and contributing strategically and scientifically to both current and future clinical programs. Your work will be vital in guiding evidence-based program decisions and ensuring the successful progression of clinical studies. This position offers the opportunity to influence the clinical development landscape and make a tangible impact on patient outcomes.
What You’ll Do
- Collaborate with the clinical development team to accurately review, analyze, interpret, and present clinical safety and efficacy data.
- Contribute to the design and execution of clinical studies in partnership with various departments including Clinical Operations and Medical Affairs.
- Manage multiple projects across therapeutic areas, independently prioritizing deliverables and coordinating cross-functional input.
- Support clinical database lock activities, including data review and cleaning, and contribute to clinical study reports.
- Remain up to date on current regulations, relevant guidelines, and scientific advances.
- Facilitate collaboration with Translational Medicine for transitioning research stage assets to clinical development.
- Develop clinical study reports, manuscripts, abstracts, scientific publications, and conference presentations.
- Provide scientific support for advisory boards, consultant meetings, and investigator meetings.
- Cultivate relationships with external partners such as clinical investigators and key opinion leaders.
- May include up to 10% of travel to field sites, internal and external meetings, and conferences.
Required Skills
- Master’s, PhD, or PharmD in a related life science or health science discipline.
- At least 6 years of clinical development experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
- Strongly preferred experience in ophthalmology; preferred experience in immunology, hematology, or neurology.
- Demonstrated experience in analyzing and interpreting clinical safety and efficacy data.
- Working knowledge of biostatistics, clinical trial design, GCP, and regulatory requirements.
- Experience interacting with clinical investigators and medical experts.
- Experience in a cross-functional clinical development role.
- Familiarity with scientific writing and publication processes.
- Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Additional Information
The base compensation range for this role is: $141,000.00-$188,250.00Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.
Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.
In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
- Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
- Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
- 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
- Employee Resource Groups participation
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.