[Hiring] Scientific Strategy Lead @Clario

Role Description

Serves as a cross functional and analytic leader, responsible for driving operational improvements, value creation, and business performance within the medical and scientific office and across the division. Acting as a central integrator across science, product, commercial, and operations functions, the position provides data-driven insights, strategic recommendations, and execution leadership to shape differentiated solutions and accelerate organizational growth.

• Leads the development and application of analytics, metrics frameworks, and strategic initiatives to enhance decision-making, strengthen competitive positioning, and advance the organization’s scientific and operational capabilities.
• Plays a critical role in aligning stakeholders around a unified scientific strategy and enabling execution through cross-functional coordination.
• Translate complex data into actionable insights to guide strategy, optimize performance, and improve decision-making across the organization.
• Lead the design, implementation, and adoption of analytical tools, including dashboards and reporting platforms, to enhance transparency and scalability.
• Drive standardization of performance measurement frameworks and reporting practices across the department.
• Support the development and execution of scientific strategies that enable growth, differentiation, and long-term value creation.
• Lead strategic initiatives, including development of business cases, analytical models, and performance tracking frameworks.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, delivering insights that inform investment decisions and departmental priorities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making.
• Partner cross-functionally to align marketing messaging, operational priorities, and execution with division goals.
• Facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing across teams to build a cohesive, high-performing scientific ecosystem.
• Lead complex, cross-functional growth initiatives, gaining stakeholder buy-in across a matrixed organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, engineering, or a science-related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years of experience in scientific or technical roles within the clinical trials or life sciences industry.
• Deep knowledge of healthcare and/or clinical trial environments.
• Advanced analytical reasoning and data interpretation skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to influence diverse, cross-functional stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and drive alignment in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Proven experience developing, launching, and measuring the success of strategic initiatives.
• Executive presence with strong presentation and storytelling capabilities.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple competing priorities effectively.
• Positive, collaborative mindset with a strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work in the United States in a remote or hybrid environment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Flexible work arrangements.

Company Description

At Clario, a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, we are transforming clinical trials through data, insights, and innovation. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of science, analytics, and strategy in a highly collaborative, global environment.

Clario is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.