Incyte Posted May 26, 2026

Senior Director Clinical Research Scientist

Wilmington, Delaware Type not listed
Clinical Research Senior Director
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About this opportunity

Overview Incyte is a global, science-driven biopharmaceutical company recognized for its strong growth and deep commitment to advancing therapies in Hematology, Oncology, and Immunology. With a diverse and expanding early pipeline, Incyte is shaping the next generation of targeted and immune-based therapies. Our strength lies in our ability to combine scientific insight with clinical execution, transforming discoveries into impactful medicines for patients worldwide. We are a company in motion, growing, evolving, and investing in early development as a core engine of innovation. At Incyte, every idea begins with science, and every scientist plays a part in shaping what comes next. The Role As a Senior Director Clinical Scientist within Early Clinical Development, you will play a central role in the design, execution, and interpretation of early-phase clinical studies for innovative programs across Incyte’s expanding portfolio. You will operate at the interface of science and strategy, shaping development plans that translate molecular innovation into clinical value. Working in partnership with physicians, discovery scientists, and cross-functional experts, you will influence key decisions that determine the trajectory of our investigational assets. This position offers the opportunity to work on first-in-class and best-in-class compounds, driving programs that represent the future of Incyte’s pipeline and the next wave of progress for patients worldwide. This position is responsible for working with the physicians within Clinical Development to provide clinical research support for programs as assigned by phase or therapeutic area: Maintain updated knowledge of competitive landscape in regard to assets with similar MOA and/or evolving standards of care for indications of interest. Serve as liaison to project teams, CRO's, Clinical sub-teams, and others. Clinical lead for study abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and manuscripts for assigned studies, ensuring inclusive and diverse representation in all materials. Develop relationships with appropriate consultants and external experts and utilize these relationships to obtain feedback on protocol design. Represent clinical development on project teams. Monitor, review and summarize safety and efficacy data in ongoing studies. Contribute to the development of program strategy for assigned compounds/programs including participation in the preparation of clinical development plans Drafting and review of clinical scientific documents such as IND, IND amendments, Investigator Brochures, Annual Reports and other Health Authority submissions. Development of protocols for clinical studies. Qualifications Degree in scientific/life-sciences field or equivalent experience. Advanced degrees such as Pharm.D. or Ph.D. are valued but not required. Minimum of several years of experience in research with relevant drug development experience are required. Alternative drug development experience will be considered. Experience in oncology drug development is preferred, but not required, to encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Willingness to travel up to 20% or as business needs require, with accommodations available for individuals with disabilities. Strong analytical skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a dynamic environment. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required. We Respect Your Privacy Learn more at: http://www.incyte.com/privacy-policy The Incyte hiring organization processes your personal data to manage your job application in order to enter into an employment relationship with you if you are the successful candidate. During the process, you may be asked to respond to questions that will screen out your application if you do not meet certain objective criteria required by the job. You can learn more about this process here. You may have the right to access, delete, restrict, edit, move, or object to the use of your personal data. You may also have a right to report concerns to the authority responsible for data privacy in the country where the position is based or where you live or work. You can learn more about Incyte’s data protection practices here. 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Job details

Seniority
Senior Director
Function
Clinical Research
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Wilmington, Delaware
Employment type
Not listed

How this role compares

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We currently track 4 comparable Senior Director Clinical Research roles across 3 biopharma companies.

4Comparable roles tracked
3Currently active
3Companies hiring similar roles
1Countries represented

Salary context

2 of 4 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

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Lowest disclosed · Senior Director, Clinical Research, Atherosclerosis · Merck $173,200/yr – $272,600/yr
Highest disclosed · Director - Clinical Research Scientist · Lilly $177,000/yr – $338,800/yr
Peer group range $222,900 – $257,900 (median $240,400)

Where these roles are based

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Seniority mix

4 of 4 peers have a known seniority level

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Director2

Therapeutic area mix

0 of 4 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

No peers with a known therapeutic area yet.

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Merck Rahway, New Jersey, United States of America Senior Director
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Incyte Wilmington, Delaware Senior Director
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Incyte Wilmington, Delaware Director
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Senior Director, Clinical Research, Atherosclerosis
Merck · Rahway, New Jersey, United States of America · Senior Director
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Incyte · Wilmington, Delaware · Senior Director
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Director, Clinical Research Scientist IAI
Incyte · Wilmington, Delaware · Director
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Lilly · Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America · Director
Function Therapeutic area Adjacent seniority Country
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