Senior Clinical Scientist – Oncology / Haematology
Contract: 6 months
Start: ASAP
Working model: 3 days per week onsite / Copenhagen
Therapeutic area: Oncology / Haematology
We are supporting a leading biopharmaceutical organisation with the appointment of a Senior Clinical Scientist on an initial 6-month contract.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a clinical development team supporting the advancement of innovative therapies within oncology and/or haematology. The successful candidate will contribute to the implementation of global development strategies and take a key role in the delivery and oversight of clinical trials across different stages of development.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead or co-lead one or more clinical trials within oncology and/or haematology.
- Work closely with Medical Directors and cross-functional teams to support the successful delivery of clinical development programmes.
- Contribute to clinical development strategies and clinical development plans for assigned trials and compounds.
- Support the preparation and review of key clinical and regulatory documentation, including protocols, informed consent forms, investigator brochures, safety updates, clinical study reports and regulatory submission materials.
- Provide scientific input into clinical trial design, implementation and execution.
- Contribute to the development of electronic case report forms and associated data management deliverables.
- Lead medical data review activities, including ongoing review of efficacy and safety data and preparation of data summaries to support clinical decision-making.
- Provide medical and scientific input into country and site selection and feasibility activities.
- Support engagement with Key Opinion Leaders and other external stakeholders.
- Prepare materials and coordinate internal and external committee meetings, including safety, dose escalation, data monitoring and steering committees.
- Work closely with clinical operations teams and CRO partners throughout study delivery.
- Contribute to study plans and act as a scientific/clinical liaison across project teams.
- Provide scientific input into publications and other scientific communications.
- Support investigator meetings, CRO/CRA training and site initiation activities where required.
- Contribute to the overall delivery of high-quality clinical development programmes within agreed timelines.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- A PhD, PharmD, MSc/MS or equivalent qualification in a medical, biological, pharmaceutical science or related discipline.
- At least 6 years' experience within clinical research, including a minimum of 3 years' experience in drug development.
- Previous experience within oncology and/or haematology clinical development is highly desirable.
- Experience working within a project-based, matrixed pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment.
- Strong understanding of clinical trial development and execution.
- Experience contributing to clinical and regulatory documentation and clinical development activities.
- Strong scientific, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- The ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary and international teams.
- Flexibility to travel when required.
This is an initial 6-month contract with an ASAP start and a requirement to work onsite 3 days per week.