Clinical Research Scientist

Company Description

• Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences is hiring entry level candidates for several positions for contract research in Clinical trials of drugs, biologics and medical devices.

• We have a few immediate job opportunities available in Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance and Clinical Research field. We work with University hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and recruiting partners.

Job Description

Summary

• The Clinical Research Scientist (contractor) will work within the US Medical Affairs department and will be responsible for supporting the Scientific Director/Disease Lead within the hematology therapy area in developing medical affairs documents, contribute to ongoing medical affairs activities and clinical data review for ongoing MAST and registries. The specific activities will depend on the timing/needs of the specific team at that time.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assists Scientific Director and/or Disease Lead in making recommendations, taking action and providing medical input related to medical affairs projects.
• Assists the Scientific Director and/or Disease Lead to interface with project team members including: Medical/Clinical Operations, Commercial, Data Management, Statistics, Drug Safety, Regulatory and Project Management.
• Assists with review of data from ongoing MASTs and registries including: safety, primary/secondary efficacy variables, and laboratory data.
• Assists with preparation of key medical affairs documents (i.e. tactics, ad board slides, etc).
• Responsible for completion of milestones associated with specific projects (as assigned).

Skills/Knowledge Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in science required (advanced science degree a plus)Should have a bachelor’s degree in science (advanced science degree is a plus).
• Should have a basic understanding of hematology therapeutic areas.
• Should maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
• Should have a sufficient background of basic computer skills including Microsoft Office proficiency (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Medical literature database searching skills and experience is a plus.
• Should possess self-motivation and flexibility with regard to daily attendance, assignments, and deadlines.
• Should exhibit excellent interpersonal skills (written and verbal) in order to work effectively and efficiently as part of a team.
• Should be proficient at multitasking on multiple ongoing projects, with agility to course adjust/modify, and remain highly detailed oriented and with timely deliverables.
• Should be able to operationally function and communicate in a cross-functional matrix organization across various disease teams

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.