Position:ContractClinical Science Specialist Contract duration:6+ months Location:Portugal (Remote) Start date:ImmediatelyGeorge Higginson is partnered with a fast-growinglate-stage biotech company developing innovative therapies in immunology and inflammatory diseasesis looking to appoint aClinical Science Specialistto join their Development team.With multiple programs progressing throughlate Phase II and Phase III clinical trials, the business is entering a pivotal stage of growth and is expanding its Clinical Development group to support ongoing global studies and future regulatory milestones.Reporting to aSenior Medical Director, this individual will play a key role inclinical trial design, study oversight, data interpretation, and cross-functional collaboration across global development programs.Key Responsibilities: Providestrategic clinical science supportacross assigned clinical studies and development programs. Contribute toclinical trial design and protocol developmentfor global Phase II–III studies. Conductclinical review and interpretation of study data, identifying trends, outliers, and protocol deviations. Act as akey liaison between clinical development, clinical operations, CROs, and medical monitoring teams. Support development of core clinical documentation includingprotocols, CRFs, informed consent forms, and clinical study reports. Contribute toregulatory documentation and responses to health authority queries. Assist in preparation ofinvestigator meeting materials, presentations, and study communications. Supportscientific engagement activities, including interactions with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), congress preparation, and publications. Maintain deepscientific expertise in the relevant therapeutic area, monitoring emerging data and competitive landscape. Contribute tocontinuous improvement of clinical development processes and systems .Requirements: MSc or PhD in a scientific discipline(life sciences or related field). Experience working withinbiotech or pharmaceutical drug development environments. Direct experience supportingPhase II and/or Phase III clinical trials. Strong understanding ofGxP and global regulatory requirementswithin clinical development. Demonstrated ability tointerpret clinical data and communicate insights to cross-functional stakeholders. Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to workindependently and collaboratively in global teams .Why Join? Join ahigh-growth biotech at a pivotal stage of development. Work oninnovative immunology programs addressing significant unmet medical needs. Collaborate with anexperienced leadership team and globally recognized scientific experts. Opportunity to play ahigh-impact role in late-stage clinical development and regulatory milestones .If this could be of interest, feel free to reach out directly or apply for a confidential discussion.