Senior Director, Clinical Research Scientist
Incyte
July 01, 2026
Remote friendly (Wilmington, DE)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
Overview
This position provides clinical research support for assigned programs with Clinical Development physicians.
Responsibilities
- Maintain updated knowledge of the competitive landscape (MOA-similar assets and evolving standards of care) for indications of interest.
- Serve as a liaison to project teams, CROs, clinical sub-teams, and others.
- Act as clinical lead for study abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and manuscripts, ensuring inclusive/diverse representation.
- Build relationships with consultants and external experts to obtain feedback on protocol design.
- Represent Clinical Development on project teams.
- Monitor, review, and summarize safety and efficacy data in ongoing studies.
- Contribute to program strategy for assigned compounds/programs, including participation in clinical development plans.
- Draft and review clinical scientific documents (IND, IND amendments, Investigator Brochures, Annual Reports, and other Health Authority submissions).
- Develop protocols for clinical studies.
Qualifications / Requirements
- Willingness to travel up to 20% (as business needs require), with accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a dynamic environment.
- Oncology drug development experience preferred (not required).
- Several years of research experience with relevant drug development experience required (alternative drug development experience considered).
- Degree in scientific/life-sciences field or equivalent experience; Pharm.D. or Ph.D. valued but not required.
This position provides clinical research support for assigned programs with Clinical Development physicians.
Responsibilities
- Maintain updated knowledge of the competitive landscape (MOA-similar assets and evolving standards of care) for indications of interest.
- Serve as a liaison to project teams, CROs, clinical sub-teams, and others.
- Act as clinical lead for study abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and manuscripts, ensuring inclusive/diverse representation.
- Build relationships with consultants and external experts to obtain feedback on protocol design.
- Represent Clinical Development on project teams.
- Monitor, review, and summarize safety and efficacy data in ongoing studies.
- Contribute to program strategy for assigned compounds/programs, including participation in clinical development plans.
- Draft and review clinical scientific documents (IND, IND amendments, Investigator Brochures, Annual Reports, and other Health Authority submissions).
- Develop protocols for clinical studies.
Qualifications / Requirements
- Willingness to travel up to 20% (as business needs require), with accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a dynamic environment.
- Oncology drug development experience preferred (not required).
- Several years of research experience with relevant drug development experience required (alternative drug development experience considered).
- Degree in scientific/life-sciences field or equivalent experience; Pharm.D. or Ph.D. valued but not required.