The Senior Clinical Scientist is a key scientific leader within the Clinical Development team, responsible for the design, execution, and interpretation of clinical trials across Faeth's oncology programs. This individual will drive cross-functional collaboration, provide strategic input into clinical development plans, and ensure delivery of high-quality data to support regulatory and scientific objectives. The role requires deep scientific expertise, operational insight, and the ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders.
Reports to: CMO
Location: Remote (U.S.)
Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and development of clinical protocols, amendments, and core study documents (e.g.,IBs, DSURs, SAPs, CRFs)
- Lead ongoing review, monitoring, querying and interpretation of clinical data (safety, efficacy, PK/PD, and biomarker endpoints)
- Provide leadership across one or more clinical programs, including lifecycle planning
- Oversee execution of Phase 1-3 clinical trials in partnership with Clinical Operations, ensuring quality, timelines, and clinical review of data
- Serve as a primary clinical point of contact for CROs, vendors, and investigative sites
- Identify and proactively mitigate study risks; drive issue resolution across functions
- Drive data quality, including oversight of data cleaning, query resolution, and database lock
- Ensure alignment between clinical strategy and translational/biomarker plans
- Lead contributions to regulatory submissions (INDs, CTAs, briefing documents, responses to health authorities)
- Drive preparation of clinical study reports (CSRs), abstracts, manuscripts, and conference presentations
- Represent Clinical Development in internal governance meetings and external interactions
Requirements:
- 5-8+ years of oncology clinical development experience
- Demonstrated experience leading components of interventional clinical trials (Phase 1-3)
- Strong expertise in clinical trial design, execution, and data interpretation
- Deep understanding of oncology drug development; experience in metabolism, nutrition, or biomarker-driven approaches is a plus
- Working knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines, and global regulatory requirements
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence without authority
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving biotech environment
Preferred:
- Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MS, or equivalent) in life sciences, clinical research, or related field
Compensation Range: $150,000 - $200,000 (actual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications and location)
Working at FaethBenefits:
- Competitive salary and equity in a well-funded, clinical-stage biotech
- 100% remote work and flexible schedule
- Health, dental, and vision for you and your dependents
- Flexible time off
- Generous parental leave
- Traditional and Roth 401k
- Mission oriented, remote first culture
