Clinical Research Scientist - MS Center of Excellence
Department: Arthritis & Clinical Immuno
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Position Overview & Responsibilities
The OMRF Multiple Sclerosis Center of Excellence is seeking a Clinical Research Scientist. The Clinical Research Scientist will play a key role in the planning, execution, and dissemination of clinical research. This individual will oversee clinical trials to ensure regulatory compliance, participant safety, effective recruitment, and high standards of data integrity. They will contribute to the scientific mission by designing innovative research proposals and securing external funding through competitive grant submissions. In addition, the Clinical Research Scientist will lead data analysis efforts to support presentations at scientific conferences and publications in peer-reviewed journals. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Clinical Trials Management
  • Coordinate and execute all phases of clinical trials, including site initiation, patient recruitment, data collection, monitoring, and closeout.
  • Ensure compliance with protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), regulatory requirements, and institutional policies.
  • Collaborate with regulatory and clinical research coordinators to support smooth trial operations.
• Research Design and Grant Submission
  • Develop innovative research proposals by identifying novel scientific questions.
  • Prepare and submit grant applications to federal, state, and private funding agencies.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to develop budgets, timelines, and strategic plans for grant-supported studies.
• Data Analysis and Dissemination
  • Oversee statistical data analysis and interpretation of research findings.
  • Create scientific deliverables including abstracts, posters, and presentations for conferences.
  • Author and co-author manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Clinical Research, Public Health, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in grant writing and securing research funding.
• Proven record of scientific publications and conference presentations.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient in statistical analysis tools and research data management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Potentially add other soft skills like must be patient focused, professionalism w/ diverse populations, and working well independently and with a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in clinical research including 3 years in a supervisory or project management role
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial regulations and ethical guidelines.

OMRF Overview
Founded in 1946, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is among the nation's oldest, most respected independent, nonprofit biomedical research institutes. OMRF is dedicated to understanding and developing more effective treatments for human diseases, focusing on critical research areas such as Alzheimer's disease, cancer, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and cardiovascular disease. OMRF follows an innovative cross-disciplinary approach to medical research and ranks among the nation's leaders in patents per scientist.
Located in Oklahoma City, a city that offers a dynamic and flourishing downtown area, with low cost of living, short commute times and a diversified economy, OMRF has been voted one of the Top Workplaces since the inception of the award. This achievement has been accomplished thanks to OMRF individuals who share a unified understanding that our excellence can only be fully realized with a collective commitment to our mission, ". . . so that more may live longer, healthier lives." Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to this mission.
OMRF Benefits
We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits to full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision insurance, minimum 8% company retirement contribution, vacation and sick leave, and paid holidays. All employees have access to our onsite cafe, free onsite fitness center with access to personal trainer, free parking and much more! Relocation assistance available for those located 50 miles outside of Oklahoma City metro. Learn more about our benefits here.
OMRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To apply, visit https://omrf.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-opening.php?req=3448180&req_loc=876972&&#job

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