Principal Scientist (Director), Clinical Research, Immunology

Location: Hybrid role available in Rahway, New Jersey; San Francisco, California; or Upper Gwynedd, Pennsylvania, United States. The posting is for US, Canada, and Puerto Rico residents; visa sponsorship is not available. Domestic relocation is indicated.

Salary: $255,800–$402,700 per year for the primary location; annual bonus and long-term incentive may also apply.

Company

hirify.global develops investigational medicines and clinical research programs in immunology and related disease areas.

What you will do

• Lead strategic planning and direction of clinical research for investigational immunology compounds, with emphasis on late-stage development.
• Manage the clinical development lifecycle, including indication selection, study design, initiation, execution, monitoring, analysis, regulatory filing, and publication.
• Evaluate preclinical and translational research to develop early clinical plans and Investigational New Drug applications.
• Support business development assessments and develop strategies and operational plans for clinical trials.
• Analyze clinical findings to support safety, efficacy, new drug applications, clinical study reports, and publications.
• Collaborate with regulatory, statistical, manufacturing, commercialization, internal, and external research teams; supervise Clinical Scientists when required.

Requirements

• M.D., D.O., M.D./Ph.D., or D.O./Ph.D.
• At least 5 years of clinical and/or development experience in academia, clinical medicine, and/or corporate clinical development.
• Demonstrated scientific scholarship and achievement.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Knowledge and experience relevant to clinical development, clinical research, clinical trial planning, immunology, and rheumatology.

Nice to have

• Experience designing and executing Phase 2 or Phase 3 clinical trials in rheumatologic diseases.
• Experience identifying strong scientific and operational investigators and building collaborations with external rheumatology experts.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement with approximately 25% business travel.
• Medical, dental, vision, and other insurance benefits for employees and families.
• Retirement benefits including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, compassionate leave, and sick days.
• Inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives, respectful challenge, and collective problem-solving.

Hiring process

• Applications are accepted through the hirify.global careers portal; current employees and contingent workers use designated internal application routes.
• Accommodation support is available during the hiring process for US and Puerto Rico residents.