Distinguished Scientist, Clinical Research, Vaccines Full-time NEW

Clinical Director

Our Clinical Research and Pharmacovigilance team pushes the boundaries of global healthcare through research and innovation. Through clinical trials and surveillance, we ensure the safety and efficacy of our existing and pipeline products to produce safe, effective, innovative medicine.

The Clinical Director is responsible for protocol development and medical/scientific oversight of clinical research studies involving new or marketed drugs in the Vaccines Clinical Research group. They will be responsible for all phases of the trial process, including but not limited to the design, oversight and medical monitoring of Phase I to V clinical trials, preparation of progress reports and summaries regarding vaccine safety and efficacy, as well as analysis, interpretation, and reporting of final clinical trial results.

In addition to responsibilities associated with clinical research, the Clinical Director at this level will be expected to lead a Product Development Team (PDT) through late-phase clinical development and into post-licensure life-cycle management. This role demands scientific depth, strategic leadership, and the ability to operate at the highest level within a diverse, cross-functional organization. As PDT Leader, the incumbent will be accountable for developing and executing integrated development plans that align clinical, medical affairs, commercial, manufacturing, regulatory, analytical, and epidemiological disciplines to ensure cohesive program execution and optimized product value throughout its lifecycle.

Responsibilities also include the presentation of research findings at national and international scientific meetings and preparation of manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals. The Clinical Director will also contribute to establishing Vaccine Clinical Development Strategies and executing short- and long term research objectives. They will provide internal scientific leadership for cross-functional areas supporting clinical trials and will interact externally with key opinion leaders.

Education:

• MD or MD/PhD

Required Experience and Skills:

• Board-certified or eligible in a vaccine-related clinical field such as Internal Medicine, Obstetrics-Gynecology, Family Medicine, or Pediatrics.
• Clinical Research experience with evidence of strong scientific productivity such as authorship on published manuscripts Strong interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to function in a multidisciplinary team environment Excellent communication and writing skills Strong analytical skills Prior pharmaceutical industry experience or faculty in academia

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Subspecialty certification or advanced degree in related clinical or scientific fields such as Infectious Diseases, Adolescent Medicine, Immunology, or Public Health.
• Research background in the design and implementation of clinical studies, familiarity with biostatistics, and/or regulatory review process is desirable Proven leadership skills with the ability to create and work in high-performance teams and/or matrix organization Must be able to collaborate to resolution and articulate a clear scientific strategy

Required Skills:

Clinical Development, Clinical Studies, Clinical Trials, Clinical Trials Monitoring, Collaborating, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Drug Development, Leadership, Scientific Leadership, Vaccine Development, Vaccine Safety

Preferred Skills: