Clinical Scientist

 Position Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Clinical Scientist to join our clinical development team, focusing on the design, execution, and oversight of late stage clinical trials. The Clinical Scientist will play a critical role in advancing our clinical programs, ensuring the generation of high-quality data, and contributing to the successful submission of regulatory dossiers.

Responsibilities

Clinical Trial Design and Planning: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs, Biostatistics, and Regulatory Affairs, to design scientifically rigorous late stage clinical trials. Contribute to the development of study protocols, investigator brochures, informed consent forms, and other essential study documents.

Provide scientific input for trial endpoints, patient populations, and statistical analyses. Study Execution and Oversight: Act as the scientific lead for assigned late stage studies, ensuring adherence to clinical trial protocols and regulatory requirements. Provide ongoing scientific and clinical input during trial execution, including participation in investigator meetings, site initiation visits, study monitoring activities, and medical data review.

Review and interpret clinical trial data, ensuring consistency and alignment with study objectives. Address protocol-related questions from investigators and site staff. Regulatory and Compliance: Contribute to the preparation of regulatory submissions, including clinical study reports (CSRs) and documentation for Investigational New Drug (IND) and New Drug Application (NDA) filings.

Ensure clinical trial activities are conducted in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and applicable regulatory standards. Data Analysis and Reporting: Collaborate with the Biostatistics and Data Management teams to review and interpret study data, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Participate in the preparation of abstracts, presentations, clinical study reports, and manuscripts for scientific meetings and publications.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with cross functional team members to develop and execute clinical development strategies. Serve as a subject matter expert within the clinical team, providing scientific insights to support decision-making.  Qualifications:  BA/BS required with 10+ years of relevant experience Advanced degree in a scientific discipline (PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent) preferred.

Late-stage development/registrational study experience, and specifically filing experience i.e. BLA or NDA Comprehensive understanding of drug development processes and GCP guidelines. Proven ability to interpret and synthesize clinical and scientific data. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing regulatory documents and scientific publications.

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a specific therapeutic area (e.g., oncology, cardiology, endocrinology, or rare diseases) relevant to the company’s pipeline. Familiarity with regulatory requirements for global clinical trials, including FDA and EMA guidelines. Proficiency in using clinical trial management systems and other relevant software.

ProKidney is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other class protected by state or federal law.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for work visa or residency sponsorship.

ProKidney is a healthcare technology company specializing in developing innovative solutions for kidney disease management. With a commitment to revolutionizing renal care, ProKidney leverages cutting-edge technology and medical expertise to provide advanced tools and services that enhance patient outcomes and streamline healthcare processes in the field of nephrology.