Senior Clinical Research Scientist

Senior Clinical Scientist – Oncology / Haematology

Contract: Initial 6-month contract

Start: ASAP

Working model: Hybrid – 3 days per week onsite in Copenhagen / 2 days remote

Therapeutic area: Oncology / Haematology

We are supporting a leading biopharmaceutical organisation with the appointment of a Senior Clinical Scientist on an initial 6-month contract.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a clinical development team supporting the advancement of innovative therapies within oncology and/or haematology. The successful candidate will contribute to the implementation of global development strategies and take a key role in the delivery and oversight of clinical trials across different stages of development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or co-lead one or more clinical trials within oncology and/or haematology.
• Work closely with Medical Directors and cross-functional teams to support the successful delivery of clinical development programmes.
• Contribute to clinical development strategies and clinical development plans for assigned trials and compounds.
• Support the preparation and review of key clinical and regulatory documentation, including protocols, informed consent forms, investigator brochures, safety updates, clinical study reports and regulatory submission materials.
• Provide scientific input into clinical trial design, implementation and execution.
• Contribute to the development of electronic case report forms and associated data management deliverables.
• Lead medical data review activities, including ongoing review of efficacy and safety data and preparation of data summaries to support clinical decision-making.
• Provide medical and scientific input into country and site selection and feasibility activities.
• Support engagement with Key Opinion Leaders and other external stakeholders.
• Prepare materials and coordinate internal and external committee meetings, including safety, dose escalation, data monitoring and steering committees.
• Work closely with clinical operations teams and CRO partners throughout study delivery.
• Contribute to study plans and act as a scientific/clinical liaison across project teams.
• Provide scientific input into publications and other scientific communications.
• Support investigator meetings, CRO/CRA training and site initiation activities where required.
• Contribute to the overall delivery of high-quality clinical development programmes within agreed timelines.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• A PhD, PharmD, MSc/MS or equivalent qualification in a medical, biological, pharmaceutical science or related discipline.
• At least 6 years' experience within clinical research, including a minimum of 3 years' experience in drug development.
• Previous experience within oncology and/or haematology clinical development is highly desirable.
• Experience working within a project-based, matrixed pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial development and execution.
• Experience contributing to clinical and regulatory documentation and clinical development activities.
• Strong scientific, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary and international teams.
• Flexibility to travel when required.

This is an initial 6-month contract with an ASAP start, requiring 3 days per week onsite in Copenhagen and 2 days remote.