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Director, Clinical Science Lead As a Clinical Science Lead, you will be a key figure in leading the clinical science perspective within global oncology development programs. You will create ...

$169K - $254K/yr

Director, Clinical Science Lead As a Clinical Science Lead, you will be a key figure in leading the clinical science perspective within global oncology development programs. You will create ...

Director, Clinical Science Lead As a Clinical Science Lead, you will be a key figure in leading the clinical science perspective within global oncology development programs. You will create ...

The Associate Director, Clinical Science will be accountable to jointly develop clinical program strategy and work collaboratively together with other functional representatives to assure that ...

Director - Clinical Science, Cronos Overview IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the life sciences and healthcare ...

Director, Clinical Science, Cronos

Bethlehem, PA · On-site

$79K - $107K/yr

Director - Clinical Science, Cronos Overview IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the life sciences and healthcare ...

OR · On-site

The Associate Director, Clinical Science will ensure the successful execution of clinical development programs and deliverables in partnership across the organization, with external vendors, and with ...

Clinical Science Lead, Oncology As a Clinical Science Lead, you will be a key figure in leading the clinical science perspective within global oncology development programs. You will create ...

Clinical Science Liaison

OR · Remote

$65K - $87K/yr

Position Summary Clinical Science Liaison (CSL) is a senior clinical leader responsible for delivering subject matter expertise that drives provider engagement, supports commercial strategy, and ...

Director - Clinical Science, Cronos Overview IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the life sciences and healthcare ...

Clinical Science Lead, Oncology As a Clinical Science Lead, you will be a key figure in leading the clinical science perspective within global oncology development programs. You will create ...

Clinical Science Liaison

Cary, NC · Remote

$60K - $81K/yr

Position Summary Clinical Science Liaison (CSL) is a senior clinical leader responsible for delivering subject matter expertise that drives provider engagement, supports commercial strategy, and ...

Clinical Science Liaison

Cary, NC · Remote

$60K - $81K/yr

Position Summary Clinical Science Liaison (CSL) is a senior clinical leader responsible for delivering subject matter expertise that drives provider engagement, supports commercial strategy, and ...

Clinical Science Liaison

OR · Remote

$65K - $87K/yr

Position Summary Clinical Science Liaison (CSL) is a senior clinical leader responsible for delivering subject matter expertise that drives provider engagement, supports commercial strategy, and ...

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How much do clinical science jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for clinical science in the United States is $121,346.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,500.00 and $181,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Clinical Scientist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Clinical Scientist, you need a solid grounding in biological or biomedical sciences, often supported by an advanced degree such as an MSc or PhD, along with relevant clinical laboratory experience. Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), specialized diagnostic equipment, and certifications like HCPC registration (in the UK) are typically required. Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for interpreting results and collaborating with healthcare teams. These competencies ensure accurate diagnostics, patient safety, and the advancement of medical research and treatments.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in Clinical Science roles, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in Clinical Science often encounter challenges such as managing complex clinical trial protocols, ensuring regulatory compliance, and coordinating effectively with cross-functional teams. Navigating changing study requirements and tight timelines can also be demanding. To address these challenges, it's important to stay organized, maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory guidelines, and foster strong communication with colleagues in clinical operations, data management, and regulatory affairs. Leveraging project management tools and proactively seeking clarification on study objectives can also help Clinical Scientists succeed in their roles.

What is the difference between Clinical Science vs Clinical Research Coordinator?

AspectClinical ScienceClinical Research Coordinator
Required CredentialsBachelor's or higher in life sciences, certifications like CCRP or CCRA often preferredBachelor's degree in health sciences or related field, often with certification like CCRP
Work EnvironmentPharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, research institutionsHospitals, clinics, research sites
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in industry and academia for drug development and clinical trialsPrimarily in clinical trial sites managing patient data and study logistics

Clinical Science professionals focus on designing, analyzing, and overseeing clinical trials, often working in labs or industry settings. Clinical Research Coordinators manage day-to-day trial operations at research sites, ensuring protocol adherence and patient safety. Both roles require similar credentials but differ in responsibilities and work environments.

What is clinical science?

Clinical science is a field of study that focuses on research and practices related to human health and disease, particularly as they apply to patient care. It involves the investigation of the causes, development, diagnosis, and treatment of illnesses through laboratory research, clinical trials, and patient-focused studies. Professionals in clinical science often work in hospitals, research institutions, or pharmaceutical companies, contributing to advances in medical knowledge and healthcare. The field bridges the gap between laboratory research and clinical practice, ensuring that scientific discoveries lead to improved patient outcomes.
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Infographic showing various Clinical Science job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 5% As Needed, 63% Full Time, 28% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 74% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 23% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $121,346 per year, or $58.3 per hour.
Director, Clinical Science Lead

Director, Clinical Science Lead

Bayer Inc.

Cambridge, MA • On-site

$169K - $254K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago


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8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 65 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

31st of 71 rated pharmaceutical


Job description

At Bayer we're visionaries, driven to solve the world's toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none' is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We're doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining 'impossible'. There are so many reasons to join us. If you're hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there's only one choice.

Director, Clinical Science Lead 

As a Clinical Science Lead, you will be a key figure in leading the clinical science perspective within global oncology development programs. You will create significant impact by safeguarding the quality and integrity of oncology studies and related medical data, optimizing decision-making, and enhancing drug development within a trial's framework. Assigned to highly complex and strategic priority clinical studies, you will provide scientific leadership to develop innovative protocol and study designs, ensuring a scientifically sound end-to-end study strategy.

 YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of the Clinical Science Lead are to:

  • Act as the scientific leader and primary clinical-science representative for the global program(s) assigned;
  • Perform scientific oversight of oncology clinical trials and ensure scientific integrity of the study from concept to final report. In this role, you will participate in the development of the Clinical Development Strategy and Plan and provide expertise to various deliverables necessary for effective and efficient execution for the program;
  • Plan and execute all matters related to data-driven decision making, focusing on patient centricity, urgency and speed ensuring a sound data-driven strategy. As such, the CSL is responsible for all clinical science related aspects and supports/partners with the Integrated Product Med Lead and other clinical trial scientists on overall study planning, preparation, management, evaluation, and documentation;
  • Promotes a creative and innovation-friendly collaboration between clinicians and scientists to evolve Early Clinical Development Oncology's unique value contribution and the development of a robust pipeline and thereby drives the development of a productive and fulfilled workforce by embracing a culture of creativity and innovation, while ensuring that capabilities are available and actively evolving;
  • Takes ownership for the entire Early Clinical Development Oncology team, fosters a culture of ownership in support of the strategy and in line with the Bayer's values. Empowers others and drives peer accountability across portfolio deliverables and beyond;
  • Can lead and drive ECDO-initiated (cross-)functional strategic initiatives in support of the overall ECDO, RED-ONC, Oncology and/or Bayer strategy;
  • Independently leads self-empowered matrix teams in-line with Bayer's VACC leadership standards by enabling, empowering, and supporting colleagues in a high-performance environment under a culture of psychological safety. He/She takes accountability for the respective team outcomes.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required qualifications:

  • Advanced degree in health/life science-related field;
  • Outstanding drug development expertise;
  • Ability to acquire knowledge of different diseases and therapeutic areas;
  • Relevant global health authority interactions and current knowledge of regulatory review and responses;
  • In-depth knowledge of GCP/ICH, FDA, EMA, and other relevant guidelines and regulations;
  • Adapts quickly to and promotes change and fosters innovation, sets the right priorities, seizes strategic opportunities, and adheres to high standards;
  • High energy with focus and vision; self-motivated with a high sense of ownership, urgency, proactive and solution-oriented, flexible entrepreneurial and open-minded approach to new and creative ideas;
  • Focuses on outcomes - independently defines and proactively delivers on highest and aspirational pipeline, team, talent and organizational impact outcomes;
  • Acts, learns fast and evolves: works in 90-days cycles, applies learnings very fast and continually develops;
  • Co-creates for customers: remains close to the customer - envisions, proactively conceptualizes and co-creates solutions for their needs.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Advanced degree in health/life science-related field with a minimum of 4 years of industry experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech business;
  • Oncology experience.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $169,700.00- $254,500.00. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant).  Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.

This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant's location, market data/ranges, an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least 06/12/2026.

    YOUR APPLICATION      

Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Health for all, Hunger for none, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer. 
To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.
Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below. 

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Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of healthcare and nutrition. We design our products and services to help people and planet thrive by supporting efforts to address the unprecedented global challenges presented by a growing and aging global population. At Bayer, we’re committed to drive sustainable development and generate a positive impact with our businesses. Through bold ideas and unprecedented insights, we’re pioneering new possibilities that advance life for all of us. That means reimagining how we care for ourselves and one another by empowering everyday health, improving approaches to patient care, and finding better ways to nourish our communities around the world.

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