Clinical Scientist Jobs

Explore Clinical Scientist opportunities with Ladders, where you can find vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more. Clinical scientists help shape the development and evaluation of treatments by applying scientific expertise to clinical research, trial design, and the interpretation of medical data.

What Does a Clinical Scientist Do?

Clinical scientists contribute to research programs across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and healthcare organizations. Depending on the role, they may help develop clinical protocols, monitor study progress, analyze results, interpret safety and efficacy data, and communicate findings to colleagues and stakeholders. Their work supports evidence-based decisions throughout clinical development.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek advanced scientific or clinical training, relevant research experience, and familiarity with clinical trial methods and applicable regulations. Valuable skills include critical thinking, data interpretation, scientific writing, clear communication, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Requirements vary by employer, therapeutic area, and level of responsibility.

Clinical Scientist Career Opportunities

Clinical Scientist job titles and responsibilities vary across organizations. Opportunities may focus on a particular therapeutic area, phase of clinical development, or type of research. Search current listings to compare responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation, and find roles aligned with your experience and career goals.

Find Clinical Scientist Jobs on Ladders

Browse vetted Clinical Scientist jobs paying $100,000 or more on Ladders. Review opportunities from employers seeking experienced professionals, then use your expertise to pursue a role advancing clinical research and patient care.

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$127K - $159K *

Lead a dynamic Data Engineering team to develop innovative data solutions, supporting essential healthcare operations. Drive operational effectiveness, compliance, and collaboration while enhancing da...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Drive regulatory strategy across major programs, leading high-impact submissions and authority engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize clinical development and ensure complianc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$268K - $402K *

Advance your career by leading the Neuro-Oncology Medical Affairs team, driving US and global strategies, and ensuring alignment with clinical development and commercialization efforts to meet patient...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$500K+*

Join a dynamic team as a Remote Emergency Medicine Radiologist, interpreting STAT/ER cases with a flexible schedule. Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary environment, committed to quality care and...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Help us enhance operational efficiency as a Business Systems Analyst by analyzing systems, developing technology strategies, and implementing improvements that streamline processes and boost productiv...

Coral Gables, FLRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$135K - $160K *

Innovate LLM-powered systems and workflows, enhancing claims automation and customer guidance. Lead end-to-end product delivery, ensuring security and quality while collaborating with cross-functional...

Chicago, ILRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K - $260K *

Engage in shaping the future of healthcare by training AI models with your clinical expertise. Collaborate with a team to evaluate AI outputs, ensuring accuracy and safety in medical technology. Flexi...

California, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $350K *

Drive the development of cutting-edge AI infrastructure to enhance large-scale reinforcement learning and distributed training systems, optimizing performance and efficiency across various layers and...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage in early-stage drug discovery by triaging research requests, managing CRO partnerships, and ensuring seamless execution of outsourced projects. Leverage scientific expertise and Mandarin fluenc...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in CMC regulatory affairs, ensuring compliance for biologics and small molecules. Collaborate across teams to prepare high-quality submissions and strategies, imp...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$136K - $239K *

Unlock your potential by leading statistical programming efforts in clinical trials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze and report clinical data, ensuring compliance with industry stan...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$117K - $201K *

Advance the field of epidemiology by designing and executing real-world evidence studies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address evidence gaps and support product lifecycle needs, ensuring...

West Chester, PARemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $120K *

Elevate clinical trial success by providing expert oversight and guidance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, quality, and timely execution of monitoring activities while fo...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $156K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee complex software deployments, ensuring governance and stakeholder engagement across multiple sites. Drive successful outcomes for strategic customers while managing...

Tucson, AZRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$76K - $199K *

Drive sales and foster relationships in the healthcare sector by engaging customers through innovative strategies and effective communication, while leveraging analytical skills to enhance business op...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$92K - $133K *

Analyze healthcare data to drive 5-Star project success. Lead initiatives, conduct in-depth analysis, and ensure data accuracy while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance organizational performan...

Long Beach, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $190K *

Manage strategic sales relationships with national accounts to drive growth in value-based care. Collaborate with leadership teams, execute contract strategies, and support implementations to enhance...

RemoteRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $178K *

Pioneer a comprehensive Computer System Validation strategy across GxP systems. Collaborate with Quality and IT to drive compliance and data integrity while enhancing efficiency in validation processe...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$102K - $133K *

Unlock potential by optimizing clinical systems and driving informatics initiatives. This role combines strategy with hands-on support across EHR applications, fostering collaboration to enhance workf...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $224K *

Elevate patient outcomes by leveraging your expertise in CNS as a Medical Science Liaison. Collaborate with key stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives and deliver evidence-based insights that enh...

Boston, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in data analysis and psychometrics to drive innovative assessment solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance educational outcomes through advan...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$108K - $149K *

Advance the organization by establishing robust data and AI governance practices. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance, integrity, and responsible usage of data and AI assets, supporting both...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$86K - $116K *

Champion data-driven emergency response initiatives by leading analytics, ensuring quality assurance, and collaborating with global teams to enhance decision-making and program effectiveness in infect...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $100K *

Unlock insights by analyzing customer and operational data to enhance business outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop dashboards and reports that drive strategic decisions and im...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$117K - $235K *

Drive innovation in software and algorithms for high-volume data processing. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to develop real-time decision support systems and enhance remote sensing capabil...

Albuquerque, NMRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Clinical Scientist do?question toggle

    A Clinical Scientist applies scientific and clinical expertise to research and development. Responsibilities may include supporting clinical trial design, reviewing study data, assessing safety and efficacy, and communicating scientific findings.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Clinical Scientist jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for advanced education in a relevant scientific or clinical field, research or clinical trial experience, and strong data analysis and communication skills.

  • Where do Clinical Scientists work?question toggle

    Clinical Scientists may work for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, medical device manufacturers, contract research organizations, healthcare institutions, or other organizations involved in clinical research.

  • How much do Clinical Scientist jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation depends on factors such as experience, location, employer, and therapeutic area. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; review individual listings for salary details.

  • How can I find Clinical Scientist jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Clinical Scientist listings on Ladders to explore vetted opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more and compare roles by responsibilities, qualifications, and employer.