Sr. Clinical Research Scientist – Sarcoma Med Oncology

The Sr. Clinical Research Scientist will support efforts in the planning, execution and reporting of clinical trials. Responsible for the implementation of designated clinical trials including preparation of trial related documentation and submissions (i.e. prepare clinical-related documents with minimal supervision, author abstracts and manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals). Accountable for the accuracy and timeliness of trial information in all databases and tracking systems. Track and manage key trial indictors and report to senior management.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIESResearch Projects

Assists the principal investigator with scientific business daily to transform the approach to cancer therapy. Plans, organizes, coordinates, and participates in clinical and translational research goals and objectives. Maintain current and accurate records of research data. Leads and mentors’ other members of the team. Manage, analyze, and manipulate research data from protocols and clinical trials. Prepare and present data for publication at scientific meetings.

Writing

Prepare data and information related to protocols, grants, abstracts, and manuscript submissions and distribute pertinent research data. Prepare, review, and submit clinical program documents assuring quality and consistency. Write and edit manuscripts, abstracts, protocols, and grants and reviews analyses and interpretations of data. Compile data, create, and submit reports.

Research Review

Critically review and synthesize complex information from reviews of the scientific and clinical literature. Reviews, evaluates, and correlates project research data, activity, and workflow. Presents findings of research projects to professional groups and prepares scientific documents for publication. Attention to detail and a commitment to high quality and on-time deliverables are key success factors.

Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Required: PhD or Medical degree.

EXPERIENCE

Required: Three years of experience in experimental or scientific work.

Preferred:

• Significant clinical research or research monitoring experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Primary experience with development of clinical trial protocols.
• Medical or scientific writing experience a must and familiarity with clinically applied science or pharmaceutical development.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal. Superior interpersonal communication and the ability to work across company disciplines and functional units.
• Proven ability to simultaneously manage activities associated with multiple clinical trials and programs with short timelines.

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