Clinical Scientist
COMPANY OVERVIEW
AIRNA is a biotechnology company with a mission to be the leading RNA editing company delivering precision therapies to patients with rare and common diseases.
AIRNA is harnessing advances in genetics to develop transformative RNA-editing medicines that improve human health. Unsere firmeneigene Plattform basiert auf bahnbrechenden Forschungsergebnissen von Pionieren in diesem Bereich und den Mitbegründern des Unternehmens Thorsten Stafforst (Universität Tübingen) und Jin Billy Li (Stanford University) und ermöglicht optimale Potenz, Sicherheit und Verabreichung. AIRNA entwickelt eine robuste Pipeline von therapeutischen Kandidaten, die funktionelle Heilung für schwere oder chronische Krankheiten bieten sollen, indem sie schädliche genetische Varianten reparieren oder nützliche Varianten einführen, die eine optimale Gesundheit fördern.
AIRNA has raised $245 million in financing from a world-class syndicate of investors including Arch Venture Partners, Forbion, Venrock Healthcare Capital Partners, RTW Investments, Nextech Invest, and ND Capital. We value teamwork, resilience, excellence, human, and health, and have a diverse team at both our headquarters in Cambridge, MA and our research operations in Tübingen, Germany.
JOB OVERVIEW
The Clinical Scientist supports the design, execution, and analysis of clinical trials that are part of AIRNA’s RNA editing platform. Working closely with Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, and external clinical trial site staff, the clinical scientist will ensure scientific integrity and operational excellence in AIRNA’s clinical trials.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Clinical Trial Design & Protocol Development
- Assist in or lead the design of clinical study protocols and amendments
- Write or contribute to study-related documents (e.g., IB, informed consent forms, CRFs, recruitment materials)
- Study Execution Support
- Provide scientific and clinical input during trial conduct
- Monitor data for consistency, completeness, and potential safety/efficacy signals
- Collaborate with CROs, sites, and internal teams to resolve study-related issues
- Build relationships with sites including PIs and clinical trial site staff, supporting their start up activities and patient recruitment activities
- Data Analysis & Interpretation
- Review clinical trial data in collaboration with data management and biostatistics
- Interpret data in the context of the disease, target, and competitive landscape
- Contribute to clinical study reports and documentation for regulatory submissions
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Clinical Operations, Medical Monitors, Pharmacovigilance, and Regulatory Affairs
- Participate in clinical development plan creation and updates
- Present study results and strategy to internal stakeholders and internal governance bodies
- Regulatory & Safety Input
- Support preparation of INDs, NDAs, CTAs and other regulatory documents
- Provide input into safety review processes and risk-benefit assessments
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Advanced degree in life sciences or health discipline (PhD, PharmD, MD, or MS with relevant experience)
Experience:
- 2–6+ years of industry experience in clinical development and/or clinical operations
Skills:
- Strong knowledge of ICH GCP and clinical trial methodology
- Ability to critically evaluate scientific data and literature
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across functions
Preferred Attributes:
- Experience in rare disease, including pulmonary/hepatic diseases
- Familiarity with working with and supporting clinical trial sites for study start-up and recruitment
- Working knowledge of clinical trial site monitoring
- Ability to travel to clinical trial sites and build relationships with PIs and clinical trial site staff
LOCATION: This is a remote position that will require travel to sites. A candidate based in Europe/UK is preferred.
To apply for for this position, please send your cover letter and CV to careers@airna.com.