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Associate Director - Clinical Scientist

Planet Pharma
Oxford
6 days ago
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🔬Clinical Scientist – Autoimmune & Inflammatory Diseases

📍Oxford, UK (Hybrid) Contract 12-18 months

💼Innovative Biotech – Immunology Focus


A leading biotech company focused onmodulating immune cell metabolismis seeking aClinical Scientistto join its clinical development team. This is a unique opportunity to shape early- to late-stage clinical programs and help advance novel small molecule therapies for chronic autoimmune and inflammatory conditions.


đź’ˇThe Opportunity

In this strategic and hands-on role, you’ll play a critical part in designing, executing, and guiding clinical trials. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional experts to help drive therapies from translational development through to regulatory submission.


🔍Key Responsibilities


Clinical Development & Strategy

  • Contribute to clinical development plans, indication selection, and dose selection strategies
  • Draft and review clinical study synopses and protocols (internally or via CROs)
  • Monitor competitive clinical landscape and provide strategic insights

Biomarker & Translational Integration

  • Lead the design and implementation of biomarker strategies supporting early-phase endpoints
  • Partner with translational and research teams to ensure scientific alignment

External Engagement

  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with KOLs and investigational sites
  • Provide scientific oversight to CROs, vendors, and consultants

Data Interpretation & Reporting

  • Oversee the review and interpretation of trial data
  • Collaborate with biostatistics and data science to draw meaningful conclusions
  • Ensure accuracy and quality of Clinical Study Reports (CSRs)

Regulatory & Safety Support

  • Contribute to regulatory submissions and agency interactions (e.g., Scientific Advice, Pre-IND)
  • Support safety review processes and adverse event assessments

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Provide clinical insight across functions including preclinical, regulatory, translational, and commercial
  • Help align clinical strategy with broader development and business goals


âś…Your Background


  • PhD or MDin a relevant scientific field
  • Demonstrated experience as aClinical Scientistin autoimmune or inflammatory disease programs
  • Strong background inclinical trial design and protocol development, ideally fromtranslational through Phase III
  • Expertise inimmunology, with preferred experience inatopic dermatitisorpsoriatic arthritis
  • Solid understanding ofregulatory processesand agency interactions
  • Experience working with small molecule therapies
  • Proactive, collaborative mindset with strong communication and analytical skills


🌟Why Apply?

Join a science-led biotech with an agile, purpose-driven culture. You'll contribute to truly innovative programs aimed at transforming treatment options for patients with chronic immune-driven diseases.

đź“©Apply Now

Ready to help shape the future of autoimmune disease treatment?

Submit your CV via LinkedIn or email me directly!


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