Clinical Scientist / Innovative Trial Design
| Company | International Flavors & Fragrances |
|---|---|
| Location | Madison, WI, USA, Wilmington, DE, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | PhD, MD |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Advanced scientific degree preferred (MD, PhD, RD or equivalent) in medical, biological or pharmaceutical sciences
- Minimum 3 years of experience in clinical development or similar role with clinical trials within consumer healthcare, pharma or OTC required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Translational mindset with experience in developing human clinical trials from pre-clinical data and models
- Competency in regional clinical trial regulatory requirements
- Knowledge in clinical applications of microbiome-based products, botanicals and/or consumer healthcare ingredients in the areas of digestive, immune and metabolic health
- Collaborative work style, able to excel in cross-functional teams
- Comfortable challenging opinions and listening to alternative views
- Flexibility in terms of working hours since you will be working with individuals from different time zones
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development and timely execution of the Clinical Science strategy
- Develop and design clinical trials with a focus on innovative and novel approaches to demonstrate the benefit and safety of products within the IFF portfolio and pipeline
- Lead the development of clinical trial protocols when required, ensuring they meet scientific, regulatory, and ethical standards
- Apply and implement novel trial designs to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of clinical trials
- Establish relationships and engage with key stakeholders, including customers, key opinion leaders, scientific societies, and professional trade organizations to advance clinical development and IFF scientific leadership
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in trial design and execution
- Assist in the preparation and review of regulatory submissions related to clinical trials
- Monitor and understand the competitive landscape and engage in external scientific environment, bringing forth insights that inform clinical and/or R&D direction
- Partner with clinical innovation teams to create publication plan, collaborating in data interpretation and key message development
- Conduct all work in accordance with company ethics, regulatory, quality & safety standards, and SOPs
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in statistics preferred but not required