Danaher

Principal Clinical Scientist

Danaher$130K — $150K *
Miami, FL 33186In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field with 9+ years of clinical research experience; or a Master's with 12+ years; or Doctoral degree with 4+ years.
  • In-depth knowledge of clinical study design and methodology, particularly for diagnostics and medical devices.
  • Proven capability in addressing complex clinical trial issues and scientific interpretation.
  • Strong skills in critical review of scientific and clinical data, study protocols, and reports.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Design clinical studies and evidence strategies for global regulatory submissions across diagnostics.
  • Serve as a liaison with regulatory bodies, key opinion leaders, and draft protocols and evidence plans.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, Quality, and Commercial teams.
  • Create and review clinical and regulatory documentation to facilitate product clearance.
  • Foster internal and external collaborations and mentor junior scientists in the field.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care programs.
  • Paid time off for work-life balance.
  • Flexible, remote working arrangements available.
  • 401(k) retirement plan to enhance financial security.
Full Job Description

The Principal Clinical Scientist responsible for clinical trial strategies within the US and EU regions for Beckman Coulter.

This position reports to the Senior Manager, Clinical Science and is part of Beckman Coulter, Inc. Hematology and Urinalysis business unit located in Miami, FK and will be fully remote

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Design clinical studies and evidence strategies supporting global regulatory submissions (e.g., FDA 510(k)/PMA, CE IVDR) across multiple diagnostic modalities.
  • Act as a scientific and clinical liaison with regulatory bodies, key opinion leaders, and external sites to develop protocols, claims, and evidence plans.
  • Partner cross functionally with R&D, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, Quality, and Commercial teams to align clinical programs with product development and market access needs.
  • Author and review clinical and regulatory documentation—including study reports, technical files, and publications—to support product clearance and commercialization.
  • Build strong internal and external collaborations, mentor junior scientists, and maintain expertise in evolving regulatory standards, clinical guidelines, and diagnostic technologies.

The essential requirements of the job include:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare, or a related filed with 9+ years of experience in clinical research, specifically with significant experience in US and/or EU trials, or a Master’s degree with 12+ years of experience or Doctoral degree with 4+ years of experience
  • In-depth understanding of clinical study design and methodology in the diagnostics, medical device, or pharmaceutical industry with products intended for the US and EU markets
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and solve complex issues in clinical trial conduct and scientific interpretation
  • Ability to critically review and interpret scientific and clinical trial data, and oversee the scientific aspects of study protocols and reports
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills for collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

  • Ability to travel up to 10%, overnight, within US and/or EU
  • Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

  • Experience in study designs for diagnostic technologies (IVD) is highly preferred, specifically for Hematology and Urinalysis
  • Advanced degree in Science, Healthcare, or Regulatory/Clinical Affairs
  • Professional certification in Clinical Research (e.g. SoCRA, ACRP)

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home.

Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics can provide.

The annual salary range OR the hourly range for this role is $130,000-$150,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.


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About Danaher

Beckman Coulter develops, manufactures and markets products that simplify, automate and innovate complex biomedical testing. More than 275,000 Beckman Coulter systems operate in both Diagnostics and Life Sciences laboratories on seven continents. For more than 75 years, our products have been making a difference in peoples' lives by improving the productivity of medical professionals and scientists, supplying critical information for improving patient health and delivering trusted solutions for research and discovery.

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78,000 employees
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$189 billion
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Net Income
$3.6 billion
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
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$22.2 billion
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