Job Information
Kelly Services Medical Writer / Clinical Research Scientist in Irvine, California
Clinical Scientist
As a Clinical Scientist/Medical Writer in the Surgical Vision platform, you will be part of a high-functioning team with core expertise in ophthalmology and medical device research. You'll be an integral part of your cross-functional project teams, devising clinical strategy and completing key deliverables to deliver new products that drive the business. This role is best suited for clinically trained people who practice critical thinking, who are inventive, efficient, and methodical, with a desire to work in industry. Together with your team, you'll bring new technologies to doctors and their patients.
Key Responsibilities:
Represent Clinical Science in cross-functional project team meetings, provide project team requirements as needed, with input/guidance from senior function members.
Align with Clinical Operations team (study managers, CRAs) on project status/updates and identify issues or impact to project timelines as appropriate.
Plan, design, and develop/write documents required for clinical projects, including protocol outlines, protocol procedures, and reports.
Draft, revise, and perfect written materials in alignment with colleagues and partners to produce scientific publications, including conference posters, KOL presentations, and technical or promotional documents.
Operate in accordance with functional and enterprise SOPs; ensure training is current.
Evaluate and interpret clinical research data to ensure timely and accurate data analysis to be presented in a way that fairly and accurately reflects study results.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field is required, advanced clinical degree is preferred (OD or MD, or equivalent)
Required:
Minimum 4 years of work experience
Experience in clinical or scientific research
Strong writing ability
Basic knowledge of statistics
Proficient with computers and software, especially MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint
Preferred:
Strong background in ophthalmology & optics
Experience in class III medical device research
Solid understanding of industry regulatory and compliance requirements
Well-versed in delivering clear, concise written and verbal communication
Able to work effectively as part of a cross-functional global team
Other:
- Able to travel up to 25% (domestic and international)
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
Why Kelly ® Science & Clinical?
Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.
About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.
Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.