Principal Clinical Data Scientist

Overview

In this role you drive the CSAI function from study start-up to database lock, delivering scientific insights and data visualization to support data cleaning and interpretation in oncology-focused trials. You act as a subject-matter expert translating clinical knowledge into study data reviews and operational guidance for cross-functional teams. You lead CSAI services within study scopes, shaping data capture, review processes, and UAT to ensure high-quality study deliverables. You will collaborate across departments, manage risks, and support training and process improvements to uphold Precision’s standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the CSAI function on assigned projects per SOW
• Advise project teams on scientific data capture, review, and cleaning
• Develop and implement cross-functional data cleaning processes across departments
• Oversee data cleaning timelines and interim/final deliverables
• Coordinate Medical Monitor data reviews and scientific input for eCRF specs and edit checks
• Provide scientific input for EDC UAT and CSAI programming needs
• Communicate data review trends and CSAI needs to internal teams
• Identify study risks and manage CSAI-specific deficiencies
• Support CSAI budgeting, invoicing, and resource planning
• Maintain CSAI project plans, guidelines, and trackers
• Ensure eTMF documentation related to CSAI is complete
• Conduct holistic data reviews using programmed outputs (e.g., Smart Patient Profiles)
• Oversee and resolve queries in EDC systems
• Provide status updates on data review findings and issue escalation
• Lead CSAI UAT and development of CSAI outputs
• Deliver study-specific training for CSAI staff and sites
• Participate in study meetings and present CSAI topics
• Support data-related committees and sponsor interactions
• Contribute to SOP development and departmental trainings
• Support process improvement initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science or health-related field
• Minimum 8 years of clinical research experience
• Minimum 1 year of leadership experience
• Experience with electronic data capture systems
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Professional English (written and spoken)
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally occasionally

• strong communication
• organization and attention to detail
• customer service demeanor
• EDC systems experience
• data visualization software such as JReview
• statistical or data review capabilities

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