Title: Scientific & Innovation Lead
Purpose of the role
To lead and shape CLINIGMA’s qualitative innovation agenda, with a particular focus on advancing in-trial interview methodology and translating patient-experience data into trusted, decision-ready evidence.
Key responsibilities
Scientific and methodological leadership
- Set and drive a focused scientific roadmap for qualitative in-trial research, including study design, analysis, interpretation and reporting.
- Advance approaches to capturing and interpreting the trial patient voice, including symptom experience, functioning, quality of life, treatment experience, tolerability and trial participation.
- Develop scientifically defensible ways to connect interview findings with COAs, biomarkers and other clinical-trial data, while preserving the integrity and meaning of qualitative evidence.
- Lead or contribute to methodological research, publications, conference outputs and external collaborations that strengthen CLINIGMA’s scientific authority.
Innovation and technology partnership
- Work in close partnership with the CTO, AI and data-engineering teams, programmers and academic collaborators to identify high-value innovation opportunities.
- Shape the scientific requirements, governance and validation approach for technology-enabled qualitative methods, including AI-supported analysis where it adds value.
- Test, evaluate and translate new approaches into practical, scalable solutions for use in client programmes.
Client and commercial contribution
- Act as a senior scientific partner to pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients, helping them incorporate patient-experience evidence into clinical development and evidence strategies.
- Act as Scientific Lead on selected client projects, providing senior scientific oversight from study design through interpretation and reporting.
- Lead or support strategic client discussions, scientific workshops, proposals and thought-leadership activity.
- Remain hands-on in selected studies and proposals to build sponsor relationships, recognise unmet needs and ensure innovation remains grounded in delivery.
Internal scientific leadership
- Work alongside the CSO and Science Leadership Team to embed methodological excellence and objective-driven scientific quality across CLINIGMA.
- Coach colleagues through scientific problem-solving and contribute to capability development in qualitative research and patient-experience evidence.
- Help build an ambitious, collaborative scientific environment.
To apply, please send your CV and a short covering note explaining your interest in the role to Job@CLINIGMA.com
Scientific & Innovation Lead in England employer: CLINIGMA
Clinigma is an exceptional employer that champions patient-centred evidence generation, offering a fully remote work environment that fosters collaboration among a diverse, international team. With a strong commitment to scientific excellence and continuous innovation, employees benefit from opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and the chance to contribute to impactful research that shapes healthcare development. Join us in making a meaningful difference in clinical research while enjoying the flexibility and support of an ISO 9001:2015-certified organisation.
