Clinical Research Scientist

  • BioFire Diagnostics, Inc.
  • Salt Lake City, Utah
  • Full Time

The Clinical Research Scientist leads the execution of the clinical studies that make up the company’s clinical evidence generation program. In this role, you will execute clinical studies and/or programs worldwide in accordance with strategy, project plans, approved budget and resource allocations following applicable regulatory and standard operating procedures.

The Clinical Research Scientist collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, including Medical Scientists, Biostatistics & Data Management, Medical Writers, and Marketing to generate impactful clinical evidence that supports the company’s strategy. This role is crucial in maintaining our commitment to scientific excellence and patient-centric approaches within the competitive global healthcare landscape.

This position can also be located in Durham, North Carolina

Primary Duties

  1. Contributes to the development and leads the implementation of study strat egy with internal stakeholders

  2. Contributes to the development of the study synopsis

  3. Leads the development of study plan for non-registrational studies (Simple)

  4. Leads the development of BIR /CIR study proto cols for non-registrational studies (Simple)

  5. Review IIR study proto cols

  6. Lead site selection activities

  7. Serves as G lobal Medical Affairs point of contact with external resources and contacts at various management levels concerning clinical operations or scheduling of specific phases of clinical studies

  8. Functionally responsible for all clinical monitoring activities throughout study

  9. Manages clinical study agreements

  10. Manages the coordination of logistics and training needed to execute studies

  11. Outline and communicate safety issues and planned mitigations in collaboration with internal stakeholders

  12. Assures clear external/internal team communication, process documentation, and compliance with BMX and departmental processes along with GCP

  13. Contributes to the assessment of processes and establishing plans for improvements

  14. Manage s IIR study execution / follow-up with little to no supervision

  15. Define and manage study budget

  16. Accountable for the delivery of documentation to meet study milestones

  17. Coordinates the creation of the study database/CRF and reviews data/analysis with cross-functional teams

  18. Contributes to or leads the development of study abstract and/or poster in collaboration with internal stakeholders

  19. Contributes to peer-reviewed journal publication of study results in collaboration with internal stakehold ers

  20. All other duties as assigned.

Experience

  1. Ba chelor's degree in a life science field (biology, chemistry, medical/clinical laboratory technologist etc. ) required

  2. Master ’ s or PhD preferred

  3. 5+ years of experience conducting in vitro diagnostics and/or medical device clinical research with responsibilities for managing all major aspects of strategic planning, organization, implementation and delivery of clinical studies.

Experience with the management of timelines, deliverables, and milestones

Experience with budget oversight, risk mitigation, and clinical data review

Understands the US and European Medical Testing environments and relevant professional societies and guidelines ( e.g. FDA, CE-Mark IVD Directives, CAP, CLIA, WHO, IASLC, ASCCP, etc.)

Proven track record of writing clinical study plans and study protocols

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  1. Strong computer skills including word processing and use of spreadsheets . Skills with database and project management software desirable.

  2. Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders in a highly matrixed global environment

  3. Good communication skills

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Job ID: 487399175
Originally Posted on: 7/30/2025

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