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Senior Principal Scientist, Clinical Research, Neuroscience

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At a Glance

Location
United States of America
Work Regime
hybrid
Employment
Full time
Experience
3–5 years
Compensation
salary range for this role is $276,600.00 - $435,400.00 This is the lowest to highest
Posted
2026-02-09

Key Requirements

Required Skills

Data Analysis

Domain Knowledge

  • Clinical
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Regulatory

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of clinical medicine experience

Minimum of 3 -5 years of industry experience in drug development or biomedical research experience in academia

A proven track record in clinical medicine and background in biomedical research is essential

Alzheimer's Disease, Alzheimer's Disease, Clinical Development, Clinical Judgment, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Management, Clinical Studies, Clinical Testing, Clinical Trials, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Drug Development, Ethical Standards, Intellectual Curiosity, Interdisciplinary Problem Solving, Neuropathic Pain, Neuroscience, Neuroscience Research, Pain Management, Pharmaceutical Development, Regulatory Affairs Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Scientific Leadership, Scientific Publications {+ 1 more}

Prior specific experience in clinical research and prior publication

Responsibilities

Our Clinical and Pharmacovigilance teams manage studies to provide the safety and efficacy data required for regulatory approval of potential new drugs, vaccines and new indications for existing products.

We ensure we conduct high quality clinical trials by integrating state-of-the-art technology and applying rigorous scientific and ethical standards.

The Senior Director (Senior Principal Scientist) has primary responsibility for the planning and directing clinical research activities involving new or marketed Neuroscience Medicines.

Our company's Neuroscience Medicines span all phases of clinical development (pre-clinical to post-licensure).

With a focus on late-stage development, the Senior Director will manage the entire cycle of clinical development, including study design, initiation, execution, monitoring, analysis, regulatory reporting, publication, and presentation at national and international meeting.  They will provide internal scientific leadership for cross-functional areas supporting clinical trials and will interact externally with key opinion leaders.