Senior Clinical Research Scientist
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Summary
This role focuses on clinical evidence generation and trial strategy rather than laboratory experimentation, bench research, or wet-lab activities. The role collaborates closely with the leadership of Clinical Affairs to assist in the development and execution of clinical strategy activities and clinical studies in support of the Surgical & Interventional Solutions Division (SIS) business unit portfolios, primarily focusing on clinical study design and execution involving the BioProtect Balloon Spacer.
Job description
Job Duties
- Provide support to the execution of evidence generation strategy that will drive the clinical evidence strategy for the Surgical & Interventional Solutions Division (SIS) business unit.
- Provide critical input into Business Development, R&D, and product development project (PDP) activities to inform decision-making on whether clinical evidence supports a product's value proposition.
- Participate in strategic and operating planning activities in partnership with the Global Clinical Leads, translating corporate and divisional initiatives into operational plans.
- Participate in clinical trial design (protocol and CRF development), execution (data collection, analysis, and interpretation), and closeout (final reporting).
- Oversee execution of Investigator Initiated Trials (IIT) and Collaborative Clinical Research (CCR) initiatives.
- Present clinical study updates to internal and external stakeholders; support publication strategies.
- Support regulatory submissions.
- Ensure clinical studies are conducted in compliance with relevant Olympus policies, procedures, regional and local regulatory requirements, and global guidelines and standards.
Job Qualifications
Required: BA/BS degree in life sciences or related field. Minimum of 8 years medical device industry experience post-degree preferably in Clinical Affairs/Operations, Medical Affairs within biotech industry. Experience translating marketing and commercial needs into clinical research and evidence-generation strategies and clinical trial design. Ability to think strategically, critically analyse and synthesize complicated data and scientific information. Demonstrated scientific writing ability. Ability to plan and organize project assignments of substantial variety and complexity. Ability to be innovative, resourceful, and work with minimal direction. Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment. Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization. Demonstrated ability to engage with external stakeholders; build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders, investigators, and research staff. Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail. Strong consulting, facilitation, and communication skills bridging between scientific and business priorities, to manage effective international and cross-divisional collaboration. Experience working in a global cross-functional team (functional/matrix) environment and knowledge and/or experience working with groups with varied cultural backgrounds and learning styles. Domestic and international travel up to 5-10%, including weekend and evening travel as needed. Scheduling flexibility to commit to a global weekly schedule (Tuesday – Wednesday – Thursday) navigating multiple time zones with extended hours into the early morning as well as late evenings.
Preferred: Advanced degree in life sciences, medicine or related field.
Requirements
- BA/BS degree in life sciences or related field
- Minimum of 8 years medical device industry experience post-degree
- Experience in Clinical Affairs/Operations or Medical Affairs within biotech industry
- Experience translating marketing and commercial needs into clinical research and evidence-generation strategies and clinical trial design
- Ability to think strategically, critically analyse and synthesize complicated data and scientific information
- Demonstrated scientific writing ability
- Ability to plan and organize project assignments of substantial variety and complexity
- Ability to be innovative, resourceful, and work with minimal direction
- Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Strong verbal and written communications
- Demonstrated ability to engage with external stakeholders and build relationships with key opinion leaders, investigators, and research staff
- Strong organizational and follow-up skills, attention to detail
- Strong consulting, facilitation, and communication skills
- Experience working in a global cross-functional team environment
- Domestic and international travel up to 5-10%
- Scheduling flexibility for global weekly schedule across time zones
- Preferred: Advanced degree in life sciences, medicine or related field
Benefits
- Competitive Salaries
- Annual Bonus
- 401(k) Matching
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing Programs
- Paid Vacation & Sick Time
- Paid Parental Leave
- Adoption Assistance
- 12 Paid Holidays
- On-Site Child Daycare
- Café
- Fitness Center
- Paid Volunteering
- Charitable Donation Match
- Employee Resource Groups
- Learning & Development Programs
- Paid Educational Assistance
Company overview
Olympus Corporation of the Americas is a leading global medical technology company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. As a pioneer in the medical device industry, Olympus specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced endoscopic solutions, minimally invasive surgical equipment, and diagnostic imaging systems. The company holds approximately 70% of the global endoscope market, with a comprehensive portfolio that includes gastrointestinal endoscopes, laparoscopes, bronchoscopes, urological devices, and video imaging platforms. With over 5,200 employees across North and South America, Olympus focuses on creating innovative medical technologies that enable early detection, diagnosis, and minimally invasive treatment of diseases. The company's products are used across multiple medical specialties including gastroenterology, pulmonology, urology, and general surgery, helping healthcare professionals improve clinical outcomes while reducing procedural costs. Olympus continues to invest heavily in research and development, digital healthcare solutions, and AI-powered diagnostic tools to maintain its leadership position in the medical technology sector.