Thermo Fisher

Clinical Scientist

Shanghai, China Full time

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Responsiblities:

  • Assists with target research, potential indication research, and competitive landscape analysis for cell therapy programs
  • Supports the clinical input to the clinical development plan at early stages of the program under guidance of senior team members
  • Assists the science-to-man sub team (TSST) in integrating biology, translational and clinical science into the program strategy
  • Contributes to the preparation of internal governance presentations and slides for clinical trials
  • Supports the preparation of clinical data for governance presentations
  • Assists in the preparation of program level documents such as the Investigator's Brochure and Development Safety Update Report (DUSR)
  • Monitors medical & scientific literature for important developments and trends in cell therapy, summarizing key findings and their potential impact on program strategy with support from senior clinical scientists
  • Assists in providing clinical input to the development and review of data for pre-CDID compounds in collaboration with Bio-scientists and Translational scientists
  • Supports the review of publication content and contributes to publication strategy development
  • Supports the study lead and/or program physician in clinical aspects of study design and execution
  • Assists with the Clinical Development Plan (CDP) and Clinical Study Protocol development in alignment with the approved CDP
  • Supports clinical data review and interpretation at the study level with guidance from the study or program physician
  • Assists in the compilation and interpretation of data for dose escalation committee/safety review committee meetings
  • Supports the preparation of clinical and other data for governance and regulatory presentations
  • Provides medical and scientific support to specific studies as directed by the program clinical lead/study physician
  • Assists with protocol updates, amendments, and other strategic documents
  • Supports the review of Clinical Study Reports
  • Assists in developing investigator/site relationships to support site selection and study start-up activities
  • Supports the development and implementation of IIT and/or IND study strategy, serving as a liaison between the project team and external clinical research activities
  • Assists with investigator and site relationships for clinical proposal reviews, protocol review and approval
  • Helps identify and communicate risks, raises quality issues through appropriate channels, and maintains communications with key stakeholders
  • Supports senior clinical scientists in representing the project internally and externally with key external experts

Other:

  • Actively learns from and collaborates with cross-functional team members
  • Operates in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and relevant regulatory guidelines
  • Participates in continuous learning and professional development activities
  • Contributes to team knowledge sharing and documentation

Required Qualifications

Education:

  • Master's degree in Clinical Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or related field

Experience:

  • Minimum 1 year of experience in a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical company
  • Basic understanding of clinical drug development processes or medical research
  • Foundational knowledge of clinical practice and disease biology, with demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire new knowledge
  • Exposure to cell therapy, oncology, immunology, or related therapeutic areas (preferred)

Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong collaborative and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
  • Ability to synthesize scientific and clinical information from multiple sources
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills and solutions-oriented approach
  • Proficiency in scientific literature review and analysis
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced, matrix environment
  • Proficiency in English (written and verbal)
  • Experience with Microsoft Office suite and scientific databases

Desired Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of CAR-T or other cell therapy modalities
  • Experience in competitive landscape analysis
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, NMPA, etc.)
  • Understanding of GCP and ICH guidelines
  • Experience with clinical trial design or execution
  • Publications in peer-reviewed journals

What We Offer

  • Exposure to cutting-edge cell therapy development across multiple therapeutic areas
  • Mentorship from senior clinical scientists and therapeutic area leaders
  • Opportunity to contribute to the development of life-changing medicines
  • Professional development and career growth opportunities
  • Collaborative, innovative work environment