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Associate Director or Director, Clinical Scientist

Kymera Therapeutics
Remote friendly (Greater Boston)
United States
$160,000 - $275,000 USD yearly
Clinical Research and Development

Role Summary

Associate Director or Director, Clinical Scientist will serve as the study-level Clinical Scientist in immunology, actively participating in program team meetings, vendor meetings, and data/safety monitoring committees. You will support the design of clinical trial protocols, synopses, and amendments, ensuring scientific integrity and alignment with regulatory standards, and prepare essential documents to support regulatory submissions.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the study level Clinical Scientist in immunology, actively participating in program team meetings, vendor meetings, and data/safety monitoring committees.
  • Support the design of clinical trial protocols, synopses, and amendments, ensuring scientific integrity and alignment with regulatory standards.
  • Conduct clinical data reviews, including safety monitoring activities, to ensure patient safety data accuracy and accuracy.
  • Collaborate with Translational Medicine to embed bioanalytical sampling (e.g., PK/PD, biomarker assays) into trial protocols; ensure data flow to functional groups for analysis.
  • Prepare and review essential documents such as medical monitoring plans, statistical analysis plans (SAPs), informed consent forms, and clinical study reports, supporting regulatory submissions.
  • Work within a matrix environment, collaborating with medical directors, regulatory affairs, translational medicine, clinical operations, statistics, and other departments to drive clinical development programs forward.
  • Data review and cleaning, review protocol deviations, monitor data, query resolution, analyze trends, and prepare clinical study reports and regulatory submission materials.
  • Present data and information to external investigators and internal stakeholders, contributing to meetings with governance bodies and regulatory authorities.

Qualifications

  • 4+ years in pharmaceutical clinical drug development, with experience in global clinical trials and program execution.
  • Proficiency in immunological diseases (e.g. Atopic dermatitis, Asthma) including an understanding of disease biology and treatment landscapes.
  • In-depth understanding of clinical development processes, regulatory requirements, and guidelines (FDA, EMEA, ICH, GCP).
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and excellent medical writing skills.

Education

  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree (MSc, PharmD, MD, PhD) in Life Sciences, Pharmacology, or related field.