Job Description
Job Description
Clinical Scientist :
Clinical Scientist, Manager Level
About Us :
Rivus Pharmaceuticals is a privately held pharmaceutical company located in Charlottesville, VA, that is dedicated to improving cardio-metabolic health by developing controlled metabolic accelerators (CMAs) that address the underlying metabolic risk factors for cardiovascular mortality and morbidity. We are looking for a new member to join our clinical team.
Job Description :
The Clinical Scientist will work closely with their supervisor and other members of the cross-functional study team to author and contribute to clinical development documents and facilitate execution of study activities and data summarization.
Duties :
- Clinical development strategic and tactical input
- Protocol development
- Reviews study related documents such as : medical monitoring plans, statistical analysis plans, data management plan, eCRF completion guidelines, data validation manuals, database UAT, etc.
- Trains and supports study team and CRO personnel regarding clinical aspects of trial
- Accountable to the Clinical Lead for the project for a specific trial for : first-line medical monitoring, raising and responding to investigator queries, writing safety narratives, analysis of trends of safety and efficacy, etc.
- Maintains and develops relationship with key study investigators, organizes steering committees, advisory boards, and data safety monitoring boards as required
- Identifies program, trial, or data risks, then creates and implements mitigation strategies
- Responsible, with input from Medical Monitors, Clinical Trial Management Biostatistics and Data Management for timely clinical data review and quality of deliverables
- Reports to supervisor and management on clinical trial findings and milestones
Skills and Qualifications :
Bachelors or nursing degree requiredAdvanced degree (Pharm D, PhD, or N.P.) preferred5-8 years of clinical research / development experience preferredMinimum of 5 years of industry experience in biotech or pharmaEffective communication (verbal & written) and presentation skills are essentialMust be able to work productively in a fast-paced collaborative environmentDemonstrated ability for critical thinking and sound decision-makingClinical experience with diabetes trials strongly preferredPrevious big pharma / biotech experience – phase II and III trialsAbility to travel to Charlottesville, VA on a quarterly basis or as required for important team meetingsDemonstrated ability to collaborate well with othersSelf-motivated and eager to learn new skills and contribute to the success of the organizationWillingness to “roll up sleeves” in a start-up environmentOther :
Compensation commensurate with experienceCompany offers a full suite of benefits including an incentive stock option program