Associate Director Clinical – Science & Medicine at Signant Health

As part of our team, your main responsibilities will be:

• Support strategic initiatives for the Science and Medicine department and DHS group, contributing to the alignment of scientific activities with business objectives and corporate goals. Play a critical role in accelerating business development by collaborating closely with the Sales team to define and execute high-impact strategies that increase win rates and secure new opportunities.
• Manage and develop junior clinical scientists, fostering a culture of scientific excellence, innovation, and professional growth.
• Support the Director and leadership team by contributing to departmental planning, cross-functional initiatives, and key projects.
• Contribute to thought leadership initiatives, including scientific publications, presentations, and external collaborations to enhance the company’s scientific reputation.
• Work with business development, marketing, and commercial teams to support partnerships, client engagements, and scientific communications.
• Ensure scientific and clinical quality in project execution and interpretation, providing guidance on clinical and scientific issues and provide review of methodologies and deliverables.
• Represent the company at selected Investigator’s meetings, scientific conferences, industry meetings, and with stakeholders, serving as a scientific expert.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Product Development, and Regulatory Affairs, to implement clinical and scientific activities aligned with business goals.
• Monitor scientific trends, industry developments, and competitive activities to inform departmental priorities and support the company’s scientific position.
• Support strategies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards while maintaining scientific integrity across projects.

Decision making and influence:

• Exercises sound decision-making on scientific implementation and prioritization to balance scientific quality with business objectives

• Influences project teams by effectively communicating scientific concepts and their business implications
• Provides reliable scientific guidance that informs departmental initiatives and project direction
• Contributes to innovation through evaluation of relevant technologies, methodologies, and therapeutic approaches
• Develops relationships with scientific peers, academic institutions, and industry partners to support company’s scientific initiatives

You’ll need to bring: 

Essential:  

• MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent advanced degree in a relevant scientific or medical field.
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in clinical research, pharmaceutical industry, or healthcare.
• At least 3 years in a scientific or clinical management role.
• Demonstrated record of scientific contributions and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Solid understanding of clinical research methodologies and industry practices.
• Developing leadership abilities with experience managing scientific professionals.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Analytical thinking and developing business awareness.
• Collaborative approach with strong interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to scientific integrity and ethical standards.

Desirable:

• Experience in therapeutic areas aligned with company’s focus (e.g., CNS, oncology, neurology, rare diseases)
• Experience with digital health technologies, AI applications in clinical research, or innovative research methodologies
• Experience in cross-functional project leadership
• Background in clinical development or medical affairs
• Understanding of regulatory requirements in clinical research