Mid Level Senior Clinical Research Scientist Jobs

Mid level senior clinical research scientist jobs go to scientists ready to own study protocols end to end, provide guidance to junior colleagues, and drive data-driven decisions with limited day-to-day oversight. Openings are split across on-site, hybrid, and remote settings in Technology & Software, Artificial Intelligence, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Google, Egon Zehnder, and Microsoft hiring at this level now.

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Open roles126+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerGoogle
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type79% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Senior Staff ML Researcher - LLM Algorithmic Optimization
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Senior Staff ML Researcher - LLM Algorithmic Optimization
d-Matrix
Santa Clara, California
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
ML (Machine Learning)
$155k - $235k/yr
Master's degree in physics

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Seattle Children's
Clinical Research Scientist
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Clinical Research Scientist
Seattle Children's
Seattle, Washington
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Support
Laboratory Science
$46 - $70/hr
On-Site
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative Certification (CITI)
5,001-10,000

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Applied Cybersecurity AI Researcher
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Applied Cybersecurity AI Researcher
Lazarus Enterprises
Boston, Massachusetts
Cybersecurity
Product Management
Security Engineering
$180k - $200k/yr

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Wealth Management Executive Researcher
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Wealth Management Executive Researcher
AMS
New York, New York
Account Management
Business Development
Business Strategy
$90k - $119k/yr
5,001-10,000

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AI Researcher / ML Engineer (ASR & Speech Specialist)
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AI Researcher / ML Engineer (ASR & Speech Specialist)
Lilt- Lega Italiana per la Lotta contro i Tumori
San Francisco, California
Cloud Engineering
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Remote (US)
Master's degree

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Mid Level Senior Clinical Research Scientist Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Google
    Google11
  • Egon Zehnder
    Egon Zehnder7
  • Microsoft
    Microsoft5
  • Amazon
    Amazon5
  • Palo Alto Networks
    Palo Alto Networks5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software51
  • Artificial Intelligence20
  • Consulting & Professional Services13
  • Retail9
  • Staffing & Recruiting8

Mid Level Senior Clinical Research Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a mid level senior clinical research scientist job?

Position your experience around independent project ownership: highlight trials or studies you led from protocol design through data analysis, regulatory submissions you contributed to, and cross-functional teams you coordinated. Tailor your application to show depth in a therapeutic area or methodology, and quantify outcomes where possible. Employers at this level want evidence you can execute with minimal oversight, not just support a senior scientist.

Which companies hire mid level senior clinical research scientists?

Companies hiring mid level senior clinical research scientists right now include Google, Egon Zehnder, and Microsoft, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Hiring at this level covers large pharmaceutical and biotech firms, contract research organizations, and medical device companies that run ongoing clinical programs and need scientists who can manage study operations independently.

Are there remote mid level senior clinical research scientist jobs?

Yes, though availability depends on the study phase and sponsor requirements. About 21% of mid level senior clinical research scientist openings are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with fully remote roles more common in data management, regulatory affairs support, and medical writing functions than in roles requiring direct site oversight or lab work.

How do I move up to a mid level senior clinical research scientist role?

Growth into a mid level senior clinical research scientist role comes from accumulating end-to-end ownership on at least one or two clinical studies, building fluency in ICH-GCP guidelines and regulatory submissions, and demonstrating measurable impact such as reducing protocol deviation rates or accelerating site activation timelines. Gaining experience across multiple therapeutic areas or study phases, and taking on informal mentorship of coordinators, signals readiness for this level.

Which industries hire the most mid level senior clinical research scientists?

Mid Level senior clinical research scientist roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Artificial Intelligence, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they run large, complex clinical pipelines that require experienced scientists who can manage protocols and vendor relationships without constant senior supervision.