Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals

Associate Director, Clinical Scientist

Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals$200K — $215K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, or MD) in a scientific or life sciences discipline.
  • Minimum of 5 years of clinical development experience within the biopharmaceutical industry.
  • Strong understanding of clinical trial methodology and analysis of clinical data.
  • Proficiency in data visualization and analysis, specifically in Excel.
  • Ability to identify trends and probe deeper into data for clinical insights.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct daily reviews of clinical trial data to monitor patient scores and lab markers.
  • Identify missing data points or anomalies and coordinate resolution with teams and clinical sites.
  • Export and compile data into high-quality visual representations for tracking.
  • Synthesize clinical data and patient histories into longitudinal narratives for participants.
  • Present analytical findings to the clinical leadership to inform strategy.
  • Facilitate communication with investigators to manage patient transitions effectively.

Benefits

  • Onsite work environment in Lexington, MA, five days a week.
  • Opportunity to work on a high-priority global clinical program.
  • Close collaboration with senior leadership, including the Chief Medical Officer.
  • Role focused on data integrity and clinical decision-making impact.
  • Professional development opportunities in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly analytical and inquisitive Clinical Scientist to provide analytical support for a high-priority, Global Phase 2/3 pivotal program reporting to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO). This role is responsible for the continuous monitoring of daily clinical trial data, ensuring high-level data integrity, and translating complex data sets into actionable insights. The successful candidate will act as a primary bridge between raw clinical data and clinical decision-making, working in close collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer, Clinical Development Lead, and cross-functional program team.

This role is based in our Lexington, MA office and requires employees to be onsite five days per week.

Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):
  • Active Data Surveillance: Conduct daily reviews of the clinical trial data to monitor specific data entries, including patient diary scores, and relevant laboratory markers.
  • Data Integrity & Resolution: Identify missing data points or clinical anomalies and proactively coordinate with internal teams and clinical sites to ensure timely resolution and data accuracy.
  • Visualization & Reporting: Export and compile data in high-quality visual representations (e.g., Excel, GraphPad, or similar) to track patient progress and treatment patterns.
  • Clinical Narrative Development: Synthesize information from various sources, including clinical data, background therapies, and patient history to develop comprehensive longitudinal narratives for individual study participants.
  • Strategic Collaboration: Present data findings and analytical "thought constructs" to the clinical leadership team to stimulate discussion and inform development strategy.
  • Site Engagement: Facilitate targeted communication with investigators and study sites to clarify clinical observations and ensure the appropriate management of patient transitions on or off therapy.

Standout Skills for Impact:
  • Accountability: Owns accuracy and timeliness of deliverables.
  • Urgency: Thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
  • Communication: Exceptional written and verbal skills; effective with executives and investigators.
  • Data Insight: Synthesizes data into clear, actionable insights.
  • Proactivity: Anticipates needs, identifies risks and opportunities early, asks insightful questions, and drives issues to resolution with clear, timely communication.

Qualifications and Experience:
  • Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, or MD) in a scientific or life sciences discipline.
  • Minimum of 5 years of clinical development experience within the biopharmaceutical industry; a strong understanding of clinical trial methodology and the analysis of clinical data is required.
  • Demonstrated expertise in data visualization and analysis. Must be highly proficient in Excel and capable of creating professional-grade figures and presentations for internal stakeholders.
  • Strong ability to identify trends, ask probing questions, and look beyond the surface of the data to understand the underlying clinical story.


Compensation decisions are based on objective criteria including role responsibilities, experience/qualifications, internal equity, geographic location, and external market benchmarks.

Pay Range

$200,000-$215,000 USD

About Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals

Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing therapies for patients suffering from debilitating diseases with significant unmet medical need. The company's pipeline includes several product candidates targeting autoinflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts. The company is committed to advancing science and improving the lives of patients through innovative research and development.
Learn more about Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals
Size
215 employees
Market Cap
$1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$161.3 million
Founded
2015
NASDAQ

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