Director of Clinical Sciences / Clinical Scientist (Neuroscience / Psychiatry)

Position Summary:

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Clinical Scientists / Clinical Scientist to join our client’s Clinical Development team. This role will provide scientific oversight for ongoing clinical studies supporting the product pipeline and will play a critical role in advancing psychiatry and neuroscience programs. The position involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams and frequent engagement with investigators through site visits to ensure scientific alignment, protocol integrity, and high-quality data generation. The role also supports the development of strong scientific and business relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).

The ideal candidate has a strong clinical science background in neuroscience or psychiatry and thrives in a fast-paced biotech environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide scientific support and oversight for clinical studies across the product pipeline.
• Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Medical Monitoring, Data Management, Biostatistics, and external partners throughout the trial lifecycle.
• Conduct site visits to engage investigators, ensure scientific alignment, and support protocol execution.
• Review and interpret clinical data, including participation in blinded data reviews (BDA).
• Contribute to study synopses, protocols, clinical study reports, and regulatory submissions (INDs, NDAs).
• Participate in scientific advisory boards and KOL meetings.
• Support safety surveillance activities and safety review meetings.
• Assist with site selection and investigator engagement.
• Support scientific publications, abstracts, and presentations.
• Mentor or manage Clinical Scientist team members as the function grows.

Qualifications & Key Requirements:

• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent) in a scientific or clinical discipline; neuroscience or psychiatry focus preferred
• 6+ years in a Clinical Scientist role in biotech/pharma; management experience a plus
• Experience in psychiatry trials, including late-stage (Phase 2/3) development
• Strong understanding of GCP and regulatory requirements
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred:

• Experience with clinical KOLs, depression scales (MADRS, HAM-D, PHQ-9), digital endpoints, ePRO, or decentralized trials