Incyte

Senior Director Clinical Research Scientist

Incyte$140K — $180K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD, PharmD, or MD with 5+ years of relevant experience, or BS/MS with 10+ years of experience
  • Experience in early clinical development, clinical pharmacology, or a related discipline
  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the design, execution, and interpretation of clinical studies
  • Collaborate with Clinical Operations and Translational Sciences teams
  • Support the development of clinical documents and regulatory submissions
  • Analyze and interpret clinical safety and efficacy data
  • Maintain awareness of competitive landscape and emerging standards
  • Ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and regulatory requirements
  • Present data internally and contribute to external scientific communications

Benefits

  • Collaborative, science-driven environment
  • Opportunities for mentorship and team development
  • Exposure to the full product lifecycle from First-in-Human studies through approval
  • Engagement in high-visibility initiatives, including regulatory interactions
  • Flexibility with travel requirements (up to 20%)
Full Job Description
Position Overview

We are seeking a Clinical Scientist to join our Early Clinical Development Group at a level commensurate with experience (Associate Director through Executive Director).

This role is intentionally designed to attract both emerging leaders and experienced strategic contributors. Depending on level, you will contribute to or lead early clinical development and clinical pharmacology programs, with increasing ownership, strategic influence, and cross-functional leadership at more senior levels. You will have the opportunity to work across the full product lifecycle-from First-in-Human studies through approval and post-marketing-within a collaborative, science-driven environment that values curiosity, innovation, and continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities:

Core Responsibilities (All Levels)
  • Contribute to the design, execution, and interpretation of early clinical and clinical pharmacology studies
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical Operations, Translational Sciences, Quantitative Clinical Pharmacology, and Statistics
  • Support development of clinical documents including protocols, study reports, and regulatory submissions
  • Analyze and interpret clinical safety and efficacy data in collaboration with Medical and Scientific teams
  • Maintain awareness of competitive landscape and emerging standards of care
  • Ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, SOPs, and regulatory requirements
  • Present data internally and contribute to external scientific communications


Additional Responsibilities by Level

Associate Director
  • Lead components of clinical studies and contribute to program-level strategy
  • Draft and independently own sections of key clinical and regulatory documents
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to execute study deliverables
  • Present findings to internal teams

Director / Senior Director
  • Lead clinical studies and drive cross-functional execution
  • Contribute meaningfully to clinical development strategy
  • Serve as a scientific leader on project teams and influence decision-making
  • Mentor junior team members and contribute to team development

Executive Director
  • Provide strategic leadership across programs or therapeutic areas
  • Shape and drive clinical development strategy and represent programs to governance bodies
  • Influence portfolio-level decisions and external collaborations
  • Serve as a recognized subject matter expert internally and externally
  • Lead high-visibility initiatives, including regulatory interactions and scientific presentations


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements
  • PhD, PharmD, or MD with 5+ years of relevant experience, OR
  • BS/MS with 10+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience in early clinical development, clinical pharmacology, or a related discipline
  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment


Additional Experience by Level

Associate Director
  • Experience contributing to clinical studies and cross-functional teams
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret clinical data

Director / Senior Director
  • Proven experience leading clinical studies or key program components
  • Ability to influence cross-functional teams and contribute to strategy

Executive Director
  • Extensive experience leading clinical development programs
  • Strong track record of strategic leadership and influencing senior stakeholders
  • Experience representing programs in high-visibility settings (e.g., regulatory interactions, governance)


Preferred Qualifications (All Levels)
  • Experience in clinical pharmacology, immunology, or oncology
  • Strong scientific curiosity and a proactive, question-driven mindset
  • Ability to present complex data clearly and effectively


Additional Information

Willingness to travel up to 20% as needed (reasonable accommodations available)

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.

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About Incyte

Incyte is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of proprietary therapeutics. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware. Incyte's main focus is on oncology, inflammation, and autoimmunity. The company's flagship product, Jakafi, is a JAK1/JAK2 inhibitor used to treat myelofibrosis and polycythemia vera. Incyte has a number of other products in development, including itacitinib, a JAK1 inhibitor for the treatment of graft-versus-host disease, and pemigatinib, a FGFR inhibitor for the treatment of cholangiocarcinoma.
Learn more about Incyte
Size
2,094 employees
Market Cap
$17.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$295.7 million
Founded
1991
5 Year Trend
+22%
Revenue
$2.6 billion
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