Mid Level Clinical Research Scientist Jobs
Mid level clinical research scientist jobs go to scientists ready to own study execution end to end, mentor junior coordinators, and make protocol decisions with limited oversight. Openings are concentrated across Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Science & Research, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with 50% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like Elanco, Incyte Corporation, and Anteris Technologies hiring at this level now.
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Perform advanced-level statistical analysis at all phases of a research project, from protocol development and study design through data analysis and writing up and reporting results
- Evaluate research studies, recommend statistical procedures, and prepare statistical plans independently, including, but not limited to, hypothesis tests, regression models, meta-analysis and survival analysis to analyze the data.
- Prepare comprehensive statistical reports to communicate findings with investigators. Prepare statistical components of presentations, abstracts, study protocols, and manuscripts.
- Describe statistical methods and results to fellow biostatisticians/methodologists as well as to broader audiences with less statistical expertise such as research faculty and staff.
- Program and create datasets using SAS, R, SQL or Python; combine multiple raw data sets, execute data cleaning and quality control procedures, and derive analytic variables as a data scientist. Perform complex programming using advanced options in SAS procedures and macros, or R/SQL/Python features
- Serve on institutional committees such as the DSMB (Data Safety Monitoring Board), and create and present biostatistics education sessions
- Lead and supervise team of biostatisticians and data scientists and manage assigned projects. Mentor and train junior staff, including delegating assignments and providing project guidance as needed
- Provide expertise and guidance to investigators at all phases of the research process, from protocol development to study design, dataset analysis, interpretation and publication of results.
- Learn new statistical methods independently as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Education
- Master's Degree in a research or related field involving statistical analyses (Required) or
- Doctorate Degree (Required)
Work Experience
- 5+ years experience in research and statistical analysis (Required) and
- Record of successful publication history (Required)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Ability to prioritize the work of multiple projects.
- Experience in a team setting. (Preferred proficiency)
- Knowledge of GCP and FDA guidelines.
- Demonstrate ability to multi-task independently and manage time effectively.
- Ability to understand and communicate statistical analyses and results to others.
- Computer and programming skills: Word, Excel, and a statistical programming language such as SAS, R, Python or SQL.
Licenses and Certifications
- Certification in Human Subjects Protection (CITI) (Required Upon Hire)
Physical Demands
- Standing Occasionally
- Walking Occasionally
- Sitting Constantly
- Lifting Rarely up to 20 lbs
- Carrying Rarely up to 20 lbs
- Pushing Rarely up to 20 lbs
- Pulling Rarely up to 20 lbs
- Climbing Rarely up to 20 lbs
- Balancing Rarely
- Stooping Rarely
- Kneeling Rarely
- Crouching Rarely
- Crawling Rarely
- Reaching Rarely
- Handling Occasionally
- Grasping Occasionally
- Feeling Rarely
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
- Repetitive Motions Frequently
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently
Travel Requirements
- 10%
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Mid Level Clinical Research Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level clinical research scientist job?
Position your existing experience around ownership, not just participation. Highlight studies you managed from protocol development through data lock, regulatory submissions you contributed to, and any cross-functional work with biostatistics, medical affairs, or operations teams. Applications that show you drove outcomes rather than supported them stand out at this level. Tailor every submission to the therapeutic area and phase focus listed in the job description.
Which companies hire mid level clinical research scientists?
Companies hiring mid level clinical research scientists right now include Elanco, Incyte Corporation, and Anteris Technologies, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad mix of pharmaceutical manufacturers, contract research organizations, biotechnology firms, and medical device companies scaling their clinical development pipelines.
Are there remote mid level clinical research scientist jobs?
Yes, though availability depends on the study type and sponsor requirements. About 50% of mid level clinical research scientist openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with fully remote roles more common in data management, regulatory writing, and monitoring oversight functions than in site-facing or lab-based positions.
How do I move up to a mid level clinical research scientist role?
The path from entry level to mid level comes from accumulating real ownership over time. Early career, focus on mastering GCP compliance, building site management competency, and contributing to regulatory documents. As you deepen your therapeutic area knowledge and demonstrate you can manage a study timeline with minimal hand-holding, you build the profile that mid level job descriptions describe. Measurable contributions, such as protocol deviations reduced or timelines held, make that progression visible to hiring teams.
Which industries hire the most mid level clinical research scientists?
Mid Level clinical research scientist roles concentrate in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Science & Research, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they operate active late-phase or post-market clinical programs that require experienced scientists who can manage complexity without heavy senior oversight.