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FSP Sr. Clinical Scientist - Immunology

Durham; Remote Canada; Remote United StatesRemote

· full time

Posted Sep 21, 2026Source checked Nov 13, 2026
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About this role

 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.

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