About the company

An innovative biotech organization dedicated to transforming the treatment landscape for neuropsychiatric disorders. Their mission is to develop next-generation therapies that address significant unmet needs in mental health. With a robust pipeline and a lead program advancing into late-stage clinical development, we are poised to make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives.

Role Overview

We are seeking an accomplished Clinical Scientist to join our Clinical Development team. This role will play a pivotal part in shaping and executing late-phase clinical trials (Phase 2–3) for programs targeting major depressive disorder (MDD) and other neuropsychiatric conditions. The ideal candidate brings deep scientific expertise, thrives in a dynamic environment, and has a proven track record of supporting complex clinical programs in neuroscience.

Key Responsibilities

Provide scientific leadership for Phase 2–3 clinical trials, ensuring alignment with study objectives and therapeutic strategy.
Partner with cross-functional teams—including Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Data Management, and Medical Monitoring—to drive trial execution and data integrity.
Conduct regular site engagement visits to foster strong investigator relationships and ensure scientific rigor at the site level.
Review and interpret clinical data to maintain consistency, quality, and adherence to protocol; contribute to blinded data reviews and interim analyses.
Support the development of core clinical documents, including study protocols, synopses, clinical study reports, and regulatory submissions (IND, NDA).
Collaborate with external experts and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to inform study design and enhance scientific credibility.
Participate in safety monitoring activities, including adverse event review and safety review meetings.
Contribute to scientific publications, abstracts, and presentations based on clinical trial outcomes.
Mentor and manage Clinical Scientist team members as the function scales.

Qualifications

Advanced degree (PhD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent) in a scientific or clinical discipline; specialization in neuroscience or psychiatry strongly preferred.
Minimum of 6 years’ experience in clinical development within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, with a focus on psychiatry or CNS disorders.
Demonstrated experience in late-phase clinical trials (Phase 2–3) for neuropsychiatric indications, ideally including MDD.
Strong knowledge of GCP, regulatory requirements, and clinical trial methodology.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to travel up to 20% for site visits and scientific meetings.

Preferred Experience

Direct interaction with KOLs and advisory boards in psychiatry or CNS.
Familiarity with depression rating scales (e.g., MADRS, HAM-D, PHQ-9).
Exposure to digital health tools, ePRO, or decentralized trial models.

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