Principal Clinical Scientist

Overview

As Principal Clinical Scientist, you will lead clinical studies end-to-end from protocol development to final study report, guiding scientific and operational aspects in partnership with CROs. You’ll act as the anchor between the program team and outsourced delivery partners, shaping how the study is executed within a full-outsource model. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and data-driven interpretation to ensure robust, regulatory-ready results. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence team setup and advance translational science in a global vaccine development context.

Responsibilities

• Own clinical studies end-to-end from protocol to final report
• Draft and take responsibility for study protocols and clinical study reports
• Manage day-to-day CRO relationships under a full-outsource operating model
• Collaborate with cross-functional study teams and maintain strong internal/external partnerships
• Contribute to scientific interpretation of clinical data and supporting documentation
• Build relationships across global teams (US, Australia)

Key requirements

• Hands-on experience with clinical studies (protocol development, execution, close-out)
• Experience writing clinical study protocols and clinical study reports
• Experience in a full-outsource / CRO-dependent operating model
• Collaborative, cross-functional working style

• collaborative
• relationship-building
• cross-functional communication
• clinical study design
• protocol development
• clinical study reporting

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