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Posted Mar 7, 2026

Associate Principal Scientist, Clinical Operations - Immunology

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About the position This position drives scientific planning, strategy and execution of Phase 1-4 clinical studies. Under the direction of the Program Lead, you will collaborate with global, cross functional team members including clinical directors and study managers to lead/support clinical trial scientific activities. Responsibilities • 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 (e.g., database set up) • Lead medical monitoring team in review and interpretation of clinical data/medical protocol deviations in collaboration with the Clinical Director. • Builds talent and capabilities of direct/indirect team members through proactive coaching, mentoring and development opportunities. • May include management of direct reports including assignment of resources, professional development, and performance management. • May serve as a subject matter expert and/or participate on process improvement teams. • Apply strong knowledge of clinical research regulatory requirements (e.g., GCP and ICH) • Manage multiple competing priorities with good planning, time management and prioritization skills • Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret clinical trial data and synthesize conclusions • Interact with key stakeholders across department, division, and company. • Role requires a proactive approach, strategic thinking and leadership driving toward study goals. • Influence opinions and decisions of internal and external customers/vendors, across functional areas, and within the division • Demonstrated ability to effectively delegate and assign activities to meet the business needs • Problem solving, prioritization, conflict resolution, and critical thinking skills • Build team capabilities through proactive coaching • Advanced communication, technical writing, and presentation skills Requirements • 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. • Demonstrated ability to drive and manage scientific activities on clinical protocols. • Accountability • Adaptability • Analytical Problem Solving • Clinical Data Interpretation • Clinical Data Management • Clinical Immunology • Clinical Operations • Clinical Research • Clinical Study Design • Clinical Study Management • Clinical Trials • Clinical Trials Operations • Conflict Resolution • Data Analysis • Dermatology • Drug Development • Ethical Standards • Good Clinical Practice (GCP) • Health Literacy • Innovation • Machine Learning (ML) • Medical Writing • People Management • Prioritization Nice-to-haves • Experience in conducting global clinical trials, including trial initiation through database lock. • Highly Preferred: experience in conducting clinical trials for Gastroenterology, Dermatology or Rheumatology, especially autoimmune or immune-mediated disorders. • Experience in developing protocols and study related documents for Immunology related clinical trials • Experience with review of participant eligibility for trials (e.g., inclusion and exclusion criteria and prohibited/concomitant medications) with a high focus in Immunology related clinical trials. • Experience in performing medical monitoring in Immunology related clinical trials. Benefits • medical • dental • vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family) • retirement benefits, including 401(k) • paid holidays • vacation • compassionate and sick days