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.