Clinical Research Scientist – Dermatology, Aesthetic Medicine & Product Research

Company Overview

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Job Summary

The Clinical Research Scientist will be responsible for the scientific planning, execution, analysis, and reporting of clinical research studies conducted within the dermatology clinic and product research division. This role is essential in supporting evidence generation for dermatological treatments, cosmetic procedures, skincare products, cosmeceuticals, nutraceuticals, and medical devices. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with dermatologists, clinical research staff, product development teams, and external collaborators to design and execute high-quality research projects while ensuring compliance with ethical, scientific, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Research Planning and Study Execution: Design, coordinate, and execute clinical research studies, observational studies, product evaluation studies, and investigator-initiated research projects.
• Product Research and Scientific Validation: Plan and conduct efficacy and safety evaluations of various dermatology products and generate scientific evidence to support product claims and marketing communications.
• Data Management, Data Cleaning, and Statistical Analysis: Develop and maintain clinical research databases, perform data cleaning, conduct statistical analyses, and prepare analysis-ready datasets.
• Clinical Outcomes and Imaging Assessments: Coordinate collection and evaluate clinical outcome measures, ensuring quality and standardization of clinical photography.
• Scientific Writing and Publications: Prepare clinical study reports, research summaries, abstracts, and support investigators with publication planning.
• Regulatory, Ethics, and Quality Compliance: Prepare and manage submissions to Institutional Ethics Committees, ensure compliance with ICH-GCP guidelines, and maintain study master files.
• Research Strategy and Innovation: Identify emerging trends in dermatology, propose new research initiatives, and establish collaborations with academic and industry partners.

Qualifications

• Essential Educational Qualifications:
  • MS or MSc in Clinical Research
  • PharmD
  • MPharm in relevant disciplines
  • MSc in various life sciences fields (Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, etc.)
  • Master of Public Health (MPH)
  • MTech in Biotechnology or Biomedical Engineering
• Desirable Clinical Qualifications: Preference for candidates with MBBS, BDS/MDS, BAMS, BHMS, or BUMS.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with advanced data analysis software (SPSS, R, STATA, SAS).
• Familiarity with Electronic Data Capture (EDC) Systems and clinical photography software.
• Certifications such as ICH-GCP, Clinical Data Management, Biostatistics, Medical Writing, Regulatory Affairs, and Pharmacovigilance.

Experience

• Essential: Minimum of 2 years in clinical research, clinical trials, product evaluation studies, clinical data management, or healthcare research.
• Preferred: Experience in dermatology, aesthetic medicine, and scientific publications.

Environment

• Work within a dermatology and aesthetic medicine clinic, product research and innovation division, and clinical research unit.
• Expect collaborative interactions with dermatologists, research staff, product development teams, sponsors, and academic partners.

Salary

Competitive compensation based on qualifications, experience, and scientific expertise.

Growth Opportunities

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Benefits

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